Dorrington House (Watton)
Residential care home · Watton
73 Norwich Road, Watton, IP25 6DH
Run by Dorrington House
- Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2022
- 6.2Our score
- Beds52
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01953 883882
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 October 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Dorrington House (Watton)
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-116723392
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Dorrington House (Watton)
Dorrington House supports older people and people living with dementia through long-term and short-term residential care. The Watton home is part of a small group of purpose-built homes designed to be easier to navigate for people with reduced mobility.
The group also supports carers who need a break, whether for a day, a few hours or a longer period. Its homes have gardens and are situated close to town-centre amenities, while the Watton service provides a residential setting for people needing ongoing daily support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Watton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster HouseThetford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kalmia & MallowThetford | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Buckingham Lodge Care HomeThetford | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Thorp HouseThetford | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashill Lodge Care HomeThetford | 2.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Dorrington House
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington House (Dereham)Dereham | Good | 7.4 | |
| Dorrington House (Wells)Wells-next-the-Sea | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Long and short-term care
- Purpose-built accessible homes
- Respite support for carers
Suits: Older people needing long-term or short-term care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
73 Norwich Road, Watton, IP25 6DH
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Questions families ask
How much does Dorrington House (Watton) cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Dorrington House (Watton) 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 Dorrington House (Watton) 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.