The Willows
Residential care home · Attleborough
School Lane, Besthorpe, Attleborough, NR17 2LH
Run by Westward Care Homes Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2025
- 6.8Our score
- Beds19
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01953 451542
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 16 April 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Willows
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-141340747
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Willows
The Willows provides residential care and support for working-age adults with learning disabilities in a care home setting. It is registered to support people with learning disabilities and younger adults, with care planned around individual needs and agreed support packages.
As part of National Care Group, the service can work with families, local authorities and NHS commissioners from assessment through to ongoing support. Its wider approach includes suitable accommodation, skills development and greater independence, with more managed environments available when needs increase. The focus is on helping adults with complex needs build confidence, take part in daily life and pursue personal goals within a structured residential setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Attleborough
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairland HouseAttleborough | 1.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| St EdmundsAttleborough | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St ElmosAttleborough | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brooklyn House Nursing HomeAttleborough | 1.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Oak Trees (Respite)Attleborough | 1.6 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 |
Also run by Westward Care Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AcresAttleborough | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support planned from assessment onwards
- Accommodation matched to changing needs
Suits: Working-age adults with learning disabilities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
School Lane, Besthorpe, Attleborough, NR17 2LH
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Questions families ask
Who does The Willows support?
The Willows is part of a provider supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses, acquired brain injuries, Prader-Willi Syndrome and autism.
How is support planned at The Willows?
Support follows a person-centred approach from assessment through to an agreed support package, with the aim of helping people reach their potential and live their best life.
How much does The Willows cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Willows for its weekly fee. As a guide, Norfolk council paid on average £1,397 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.