Dorrington House (Dereham)
Residential care home · Dereham
28 Quebec Road, Dereham, NR19 2DR
Run by Dorrington House
- GoodCQC · Jan 2019
- 7.4Our score
- Beds45
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01362 693070
Inspectors asked it to improve: Responsive
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 January 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Dorrington House (Dereham)
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-116723378
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Dorrington House (Dereham)
In Dereham, Dorrington House provides residential care for older people and people living with dementia. The home is part of a family care group whose purpose-built homes are designed to be easier to move around for people with limited mobility.
The wider service includes long and short stays, as well as support for carers needing a break from a day or two to a longer respite period. Homes have gardens and parking, and the Dereham location is in the town centre. Families can explore ongoing care or shorter arrangements, with short-stay support depending on availability.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dereham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link HouseDereham | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Sanford House Nursing HomeEast Dereham | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Nicholas HouseDereham | 0.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Quebec Hall LimitedDereham | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Walnut HouseDereham | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Dorrington House
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington House (Watton)Watton | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Dorrington House (Wells)Wells-next-the-Sea | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Purpose-built homes
- Long and short stays available
Ask about
- Short-stay support depends on the home’s availability
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
28 Quebec Road, Dereham, NR19 2DR
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Questions families ask
Does Dorrington House offer short-term respite care?
Yes. They offer short stays for carers who need a break, some sleep, time for a special occasion or a few hours to manage daily tasks.
How long has Dorrington House been providing care?
They have been involved in care since 1979, when their first home opened in Wormegay for 24 residents.
How much does Dorrington House (Dereham) cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Dorrington House (Dereham) 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.