Dorrington House (Wells)
Residential care home · Wells-next-the-Sea
Westfield Avenue, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1BY
Run by Dorrington House
- GoodCQC · Jul 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01328 710861
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 July 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Dorrington House (Wells)
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-116723407
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Dorrington House (Wells)
Long-term and short-term residential support for older people and people living with dementia is available at Dorrington House (Wells). The purpose-built Wells home is designed to make movement easier for less able residents and sits within walking distance of the town centre.
Residents can use more than three-quarters of an acre of gardens, while families and carers can arrange temporary support for a day, a few hours or a short break. Dorrington House has been involved in care since 1979, with its homes situated in town centres and offering parking. Funding advice is available for existing self-funded residents.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wells-next-the-Sea
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough HouseWells-next-the-Sea | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Field ViewFakenham | 8.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Cranmer HouseFakenham | 8.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oakwoods Care HomeFakenham | 8.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Wensum WayFakenham | 8.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Dorrington House
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington House (Dereham)Dereham | Good | 7.4 | |
| Dorrington House (Watton)Watton | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Purpose-built accessibility
- Gardens of over three-quarters of an acre
- Short breaks for carers
Suits: Older people needing short or long-term care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Westfield Avenue, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1BY
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Questions families ask
How much does Dorrington House (Wells) cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Dorrington House (Wells) 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 (Wells) 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.