Eckling Grange
Residential care home · Dereham
Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3BB
Run by Eckling Grange Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01362 692520
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 October 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Eckling Grange
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-115269346
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Eckling Grange
Eckling Grange combines residential care, retirement housing and support for people living with mild to moderate dementia. Its charity-led setting is shaped by a Christian mission, with accommodation ranging from independent bungalow living to higher-dependency care.
Residents can access pastoral support, weekly hymn singing and Sunday services, alongside Bible studies, prayer groups and visiting speakers. Care and pastoral teams work together to support practical needs and spiritual life, while residents from different church traditions and backgrounds are welcomed. Eckling Grange provides Christian residential care and retirement housing within a community setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dereham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut HouseDereham | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| York HouseDereham | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sanford House Nursing HomeEast Dereham | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maple Tree Care LimitedDereham | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maple Tree Care LtdDereham | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Christian care and retirement community
- Support for mild to moderate dementia
- On-site pastoral programme
Suits: Older people seeking Christian residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3BB
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Questions families ask
Is this a Christian care home?
Yes. They provide a Christ-centred residential environment with fellowship, worship and pastoral support, welcoming residents from various church traditions and backgrounds.
Do they care for people with dementia?
Yes. They support residents living with mild to moderate dementia in a familiar environment designed for safety, comfort and reassurance.
What levels of care do they provide?
They provide support ranging from independent bungalow living to high-dependency and specialist dementia care.
How much does Eckling Grange cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Eckling Grange 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.