Hickathrift House

Residential care home · Wisbech

217 Smeeth Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, PE14 8JB

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

  • GoodCQC · May 2019
  • Our score
  • Beds54
  • Type of careResidential
  • Phone01945 430636

Last updated:

Latest inspection

GoodCQC
  • Inspected on 21 May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

What the inspectors rate

  • SafeGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • CaringGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • Well-ledGood
Regulator
Care Quality Commission
Registered as
Hickathrift House
Status
Registered in England
Latest rating
Good
Register number
1-125856040

From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.

About Hickathrift House

Hickathrift House sits within Barchester Healthcare’s care-home service, offering a setting for residents who may need residential, dementia or respite care. Barchester describes support built around independence, personal preferences and 24-hour assistance, with care types selected according to individual needs rather than a single standard pathway.

Food is a practical part of daily life. Locally sourced meat and vegetables are freshly prepared and cooked on the premises on the day, while menus can include seasonal meals and modified textures. Residents and families can contribute to food choices through regular meetings. The wider setting also includes activities and social spaces, making locally sourced meat and vegetables a concrete feature for families considering everyday hospitality as part of care.

Care on offer

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Compared with Wisbech

Nearest

NameDistanceOfficial ratingOur scorePrice
Coopers MillWisbech2.4 milesGood7.4
Dove CourtWisbech3.2 milesGood8.0
Rose LodgeWisbech3.5 milesGood8.0
THE CHESTNUTS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMEWisbech3.5 milesGood8.0
Glennfield Care HomeWisbech3.6 milesGood8.0

Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

NameOfficial ratingOur scorePrice
Rose LodgeWisbechGood8.0
Werrington LodgePeterboroughGood8.0
Braeburn LodgePeterboroughGood8.0
Longueville CourtPeterboroughGood7.4
Hampton Grove Care HomePeterborough
The CedarsBourne
WoodgrangeBourneGood8.0
BayleafHuntingdon
Hilton Park - OaklandsCambridgeGood8.0
Hilton Park Care CentreCambridgeGood8.0
Chater LodgeRutlandGood7.4
Tixover HouseRutlandOutstanding8.8

What stands out

What stands out

  • Fresh meals cooked on site
  • Modified-texture dishes
  • Personalised mix of independence and support

Suits: Families comparing residential or dementia care with strong dining provision

Types of care

Also works on: residential

Location

217 Smeeth Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, PE14 8JB

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Questions families ask

How much does Hickathrift House cost?

The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Hickathrift 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 Hickathrift 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.

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