Summerville House
Residential care home · Kings Lynn
Fenway, Heacham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7BH
Run by ARMSCARE Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2020
- 7.4Our score
- Beds26
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01485 572127
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 April 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Summerville House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-146824964
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Summerville House
Summerville House offers residential care for older people and those living with dementia in a peaceful setting in Heacham. The home provides a retirement environment near the coast, with opportunities for residents to visit local attractions including Norfolk Lavender, Hunstanton, Sandringham House and the Sea-Life Aquarium.
The wider ArmsCare service also provides day care, respite care and care breaks across its homes, including meals, activities and packages shaped around individual preferences. Summerville House’s setting is the clearest practical feature, with residents able to enjoy a peaceful setting near Heacham’s beaches while receiving ongoing residential support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Kings Lynn
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca CourtKings Lynn | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fridhem Rest HomeKings Lynn | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Millbridge Care HomeKings Lynn | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Phoenix HouseKings Lynn | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The CloseKings Lynn | 1.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by ARMSCARE Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk LodgeHunstanton | Good | 7.4 | |
| Driftwood HouseHunstanton | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| 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
- Peaceful Heacham setting
- Local outings and attractions
- Day and respite care across ArmsCare
Suits: Older people seeking residential care near the coast
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Fenway, Heacham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7BH
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Questions families ask
Can residents go on outings from Summerville House?
Yes. Residents have opportunities to visit places including Norfolk Lavender, the Sea-Life Aquarium and Princess Theatre in Hunstanton.
Who organises activities and trips for residents?
Their activity coordinator arranges trips and provides activities in the homes, including pampering sessions and musical events.
How much does Summerville House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Summerville 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.