The Shires
Residential care home · North Walsham
Bacton Road, North Walsham, NR28 0RA
Run by Independence with Care Ltd
- GoodCQC · Apr 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01692 402875
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 April 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Shires
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-126424895
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Shires
The Shires is a residential care home in North Walsham (North Norfolk), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 7 residents. It is run by Independence with Care Ltd. The CQC register lists care for older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with North Walsham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsham GrangeNorth Walsham | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Furze Hill HouseNorth Walsham | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Halvergate HouseNorth Walsham | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Rose MeadowNorwich | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kevlin HouseNorth Walsham | 1.3 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 |
Also run by Independence with Care Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worstead LodgeNorth Walsham | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Bacton Road, North Walsham, NR28 0RA
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Questions families ask
How much does The Shires cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Shires 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 The Shires 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.