Docking House
Residential care home · Kings Lynn
Station Road, Docking, Kings Lynn, PE31 8LS
Run by ARMSCARE Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds39
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01485 518243
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 September 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Docking House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-146824910
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Docking House
Docking House supports older people and people living with dementia through residential care in the Armscare group’s Norfolk homes. The wider organisation also offers respite care and day care, with activities, meals and bespoke packages available through its care-home services.
Armscare describes a regulated elderly-care service across Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, with Docking House forming part of that local group. Its dementia focus makes it relevant to families seeking residential support where daily care and a stable home environment are needed.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Kings Lynn
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbridge Care HomeKings Lynn | 5.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Phoenix HouseKings Lynn | 5.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The CloseKings Lynn | 5.3 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Rebecca CourtKings Lynn | 5.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Summerville HouseKings Lynn | 5.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by ARMSCARE Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville HouseKings Lynn | Good | 7.4 | |
| Norfolk LodgeHunstanton | Good | 7.4 | |
| Driftwood HouseHunstanton | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Terrington LodgeKing's Lynn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitehaven Residential Care HomeSheringham | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Part of a Norfolk care group
- Dementia care focus
- Day-care packages across the group
Suits: Older people seeking residential or dementia care in Norfolk
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Station Road, Docking, Kings Lynn, PE31 8LS
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Questions families ask
How much does Docking House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Docking House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Norfolk council paid on average £1,129 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Docking House whether it takes residents funded by Norfolk council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.