Driftwood House
Residential care home · Hunstanton
Lynn Road, Hunstanton, PE36 5HL
Run by ARMSCARE Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds28
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01485 532241
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 February 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Driftwood House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-13462313288
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Driftwood House
Dementia care, respite support and residential care for older people form the core of Driftwood House’s documented service. The home is part of Armscare, a Norfolk care group whose wider offer includes care homes around King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.
The provider also describes day-care breaks with activities, meals and bespoke packages, alongside live-in home care and specialist support. Driftwood House is registered for dementia care and older people. Its documented role therefore combines residential support with access to the group’s wider short-term care services, while the available material does not establish specific rooms or fees for this home.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hunstanton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk LodgeHunstanton | 0.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Gorselands Residential HomeHunstanton | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Merrimore HouseHunstanton | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Nightingale LodgeHunstanton | 0.3 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Beach ViewHunstanton | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by ARMSCARE Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk LodgeHunstanton | Good | 7.4 | |
| Summerville HouseKings Lynn | Good | 7.4 | |
| Docking HouseKings Lynn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Terrington LodgeKing's Lynn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitehaven Residential Care HomeSheringham | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Dementia care focus
- Day-care breaks with meals
- Bespoke respite packages
Suits: Older people needing dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Lynn Road, Hunstanton, PE36 5HL
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Questions families ask
How much does Driftwood House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Driftwood 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 Driftwood 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.