Dementia care homes in Breckland

Updated

Breckland has 33 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 10 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 19 Good, 6 Requires improvement and 2 Inadequate. 3 homes are not rated yet. Norfolk council paid on average £1,129 a week for a residential care place and £1,199 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Breckland (52)

Breckland at a glance

33on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good19
  • Requires improvement6
  • Inadequate2
  • Not yet rated3
  • 73% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.4 / 10
  • Types of care97% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

Homes in Breckland are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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33 dementia care homes in Breckland

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Ford Place Nursing Home

Run by Stow Healthcare Group Limited

Ford Street, Thetford, IP24 2EP
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Ford Place Nursing Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. Each resident can choose from three suite levels, with generous accommodation, furnishings, a private telephone line and access to communal facilities.

Daily life combines organised music and arts activities with quieter time and individual support.

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The Beeches

Run by Black Swan International Limited

West Harling Road, East Harling, Norwich, NR16 2NP
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 46 residents in Norwich, run by Black Swan International Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Westfields

Run by Norse Care (Services) Limited

Westfield Road, Swaffham, PE37 7HE
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 51 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Westfields provides residential care, short-term respite and day care in Swaffham for older people, including people living with dementia. Residents have their own rooms, communal living and dining areas, secluded gardens and a varied programme of activities and events.

Short stays can support recovery from illness or surgery, give a family carer time away or help someone explore longer-term care.

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Ashill Lodge Care Home

Run by Ashill Lodge Care Limited

Watton Road, Ashill, Thetford, IP25 7AQ
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Men and women aged 65 and over can receive elderly frail care, dementia care, respite care and companionship at Ashill Lodge Care Home. The home welcomes people from all cultural, racial and social backgrounds and focuses on privacy, dignity, independence and choice.

Care is tailored to individual requirements, with support intended to maintain a safe and discreet setting without loss of dignity.

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Bilney Hall

Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited

East Bilney, Dereham, NR20 4AL
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential and respite care at Bilney Hall supports older people, including those living with dementia. The home is surrounded by six acres of landscaped grounds in East Bilney, providing space for permanent care and shorter stays.

Its registered service provides residential support, while Healthcare Homes also identifies nursing and dementia care across its wider services.

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Eckling Grange

Run by Eckling Grange Limited

Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3BB
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

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.

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Hill Barn Care Home

Run by Hewitt-Hill Limited

Church Lane, Sparham, Norwich, NR9 5PP
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 27 residents in Norwich, run by Hewitt-Hill Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Holmwood House Care Centre

Run by Holmwood House Care Limited

40 White Cross Road, Swaffham, PE37 7QY
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 62 residents in Swaffham, run by Holmwood House Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Lancaster House

Run by Four Crest Care (Watton) Limited

2 Portal Avenue, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6HP
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 31 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 31 residents in Thetford, run by Four Crest Care (Watton) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Lincoln House Care Home

Run by Lincoln House Care Home Ltd

Woodgate Lane, Swanton Morley, Dereham, NR20 4LT
GoodCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Lincoln House Care Home combines residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a modern single-storey home near Dereham. It supports older people and adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairment or mental health needs.

The home sits beside a retirement living community, with a GP practice and pharmacy adjacent. Residents have access to activities, accessible en-suite rooms and nutritious meals, while care plans respond as needs…

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Mill House & Cottages

Run by Prime Life Limited

Great Ryburgh, Fakenham, NR21 0ED
GoodCQC · Apr 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Mill House & Cottages supports older people and adults living with dementia or mental health needs in a residential care setting. PrimeLife also provides residential nursing care across its wider group of homes.

Residents can receive round-the-clock assistance for longer stays, short breaks or convalescence. PrimeLife provides information about funding and NHS Continuing Healthcare, while its care approach is tailored to individual needs and…

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Quebec Hall Limited

Run by Quebec Hall Limited

Quebec Hall, Quebec Road, Dereham, NR19 2QY
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Older people can find residential care at Quebec Hall Limited in a Grade II listed hall and bungalow complex just outside Dereham. The Christian care home has accommodation for up to 22 residents and combines historic surroundings with a smaller, family-style setting.

Day visitors can use a service that includes lunch and tea, with supervised bathing also available.

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Red House Residential Home

Run by Randale Care Limited

Norwich Road, Kilverstone, Thetford, IP24 2RF
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 15 residents in Thetford, run by Randale Care Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Redgate House Residential Home

Run by Randale Care Limited

Green Lane, Thetford, IP24 2EZ
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

A purpose-designed 20-bedroom dementia care home in Thetford, Redgate House Residential Home supports people living with dementia and common age-related impairments. Its environment is intended to support confidence, freedom and independence while providing a secure setting for companionship.

Residents can use communal spaces, gardens and activities, while the home also welcomes elderly people from the local community for day or part-day visits.

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Sanford House Nursing Home

Run by Sanford House Limited

Danesfort Drive, Swanton Road, East Dereham, NR19 2SD
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Sanford House Nursing Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care in a setting arranged around a beautiful courtyard garden. The home supports older people and younger adults with dementia-related needs, with care delivered through Caring Homes’ person-centred approach.

Residents can take part in exercise, reminiscence and music activities, with gardening, baking and outings also available.

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Shipdham Manor

Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited

Chapel Street, Shipdham, IP25 7LB
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 42 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Shipdham Manor provides residential and respite care for older people in a care home setting. The home is registered for residential care without nursing and its recognised care scope includes dementia, older people and younger adults. Its wider group also provides nursing, dementia and respite services across the South and East of England.

The home is presented as a residential setting in the Norfolk countryside, with care intended for people…

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Thorp House

Run by Althea HealthCare Limited

Church Road, Griston, Thetford, IP25 6QA
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 41 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Thorp House provides nursing, residential and dementia care in the village of Griston near Watton. The home supports residents in a peaceful setting with decorated bedrooms, living areas and a country garden, while staff are on duty around the clock.

Care programmes are shaped around residents’ histories, interests and preferences, with activities, trips out and visiting entertainers forming part of daily life.

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Woodstock Care Home Limited

Run by Woodstock Care Home Limited

The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, NR20 4DT
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

Woodstock Care Home Limited supports older people, younger adults and people living with dementia or sensory impairment in Dereham. The home’s care provision includes residential care, while its wider service offer also covers day care and respite care for families arranging regular or temporary support.

Woodstock belongs to Advinia Health Care, whose care homes provide residential, dementia, nursing and respite services across the UK.

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Dorrington House (Dereham)

Run by Dorrington House

28 Quebec Road, Dereham, NR19 2DR
GoodCQC · Jan 2019
  • Responsive Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

In Dereham, Dorrington House provides residential care for older people and people living with dementia. The home is part of a family care group whose purpose-built homes are designed to be easier to move around for people with limited mobility.

The wider service includes long and short stays, as well as support for carers needing a break from a day or two to a longer respite period.

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Oak Manor Nursing Home

Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD

Oak Manor, Dereham Road, Scarning, Dereham, NR19 2PG
GoodCQC · May 2022
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 61 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Oak Manor Nursing Home offers residential, nursing and dementia care for older people in a purpose-built setting. Respite and end-of-life care are also available, with nursing dementia support for changing or more complex needs.

Residents can use the cinema room, conservatory and garden, with garden-view rooms, a hair salon and couple’s suites among the listed facilities.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Breckland?

33 dementia care homes in Breckland are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which dementia care homes in Breckland are rated Outstanding?

Ford Place Nursing Home, The Beeches and Westfields.

How much does a care home cost in Breckland?

Norfolk council paid on average £1,129 a week for residential care and £1,199 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,397 and £1,338. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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