Dementia care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Updated

King's Lynn and West Norfolk has 30 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 14 Good, 12 Requires improvement and 2 Inadequate. 1 home is 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk (42)

King's Lynn and West Norfolk at a glance

30on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement12
  • Inadequate2
  • Not yet rated1
  • 52% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score6.7 / 10
  • Types of care97% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in King's Lynn and West Norfolk on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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30 dementia care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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Nightingale Lodge

Run by Black Swan International Limited

8 Austin Street, Hunstanton, PE36 6AL
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Nightingale Lodge provides residential care, respite care and longer-term support for up to 29 older residents, including people living with dementia. Residents can help choose activities and continue hobbies, with individual and group sessions planned around their interests.

Freshly cooked meals cater for special dietary needs and residents can choose to eat in the dining room or in their own rooms.

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Amberley Hall Care Home

Run by Athena Care Homes (Gaywood) Limited

55 Baldock Drive, Kings Lynn, PE30 3DQ
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Nursing
  • 106 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Amberley Hall Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people in King’s Lynn. The purpose-built home includes 24-hour care, meals, non-alcoholic drinks and most activities as part of its everyday provision. Residents can also take part in events and social opportunities connected with the local community.

The home’s programme is designed around continuing engagement, with activities and events helping residents maintain…

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Docking House

Run by ARMSCARE Limited

Station Road, Docking, Kings Lynn, PE31 8LS
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Docking House supports older people and people living with dementia through residential care in the Armscare group’s Norfolk homes. The wider organisation also offers respite care and day care, with activities, meals and bespoke packages available through its care-home services.

Armscare describes a regulated elderly-care service across Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, with Docking House forming part of that local group.

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Hickathrift House

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

217 Smeeth Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, PE14 8JB
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

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…

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High Haven

Run by Norse Care (Services) Limited

Howdale Road, Downham Market, PE38 9AG
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential and dementia care at High Haven supports older people who need help living safely while retaining familiar routines and interests. The home provides full-time stays, short-term care and specialist support for people living with dementia.

Each resident has a private room, with communal lounges, dining rooms and large gardens for everyday life.

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Kings Lynn Residential Home

Run by Black Swan International Limited

Kettlewell Lane, King's Lynn, PE30 1PW
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Kings Lynn Residential Home provides short-term respite care and longer-term residential support for up to 41 residents, including people living with dementia. Communal lounges and a dining room support daily routines, while a private enclosed garden offers space for residents, relatives and visitors.

Meals are freshly cooked and can accommodate special dietary needs, with residents choosing whether to eat socially in the dining room or privately…

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Millbridge Care Home

Run by Integrated Nursing Homes Limited

4 Lynn Road, Heacham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7HY
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Millbridge Care Home combines residential, nursing and dementia care for older people who need support with daily life, mobility, personal care or changing health needs. The registered nursing home also offers respite, rehabilitation support and palliative end-of-life care.

Residents can follow personal routines while accessing meals, housekeeping, laundry, activities and communal facilities.

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Terrington Lodge

Run by ARMSCARE Limited

2 Lynn Road, Terrington St Clements, King's Lynn, PE34 4JX
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care without nursing is available at Terrington Lodge for older people and people living with dementia. The home is part of Armscare, whose wider organisation also describes respite and day care at care homes, alongside other forms of home support.

For families, the service is relevant when a relative needs a permanent care setting or a shorter break with care, activities and meals.

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Woodlands

Run by Norse Care (Services) Limited

Grimston Road, South Wooton, Kings Lynn, PE30 3HU
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 41 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Woodlands offers short-term respite and full-time residential care for older people, including specialist support for people living with dementia. The home is in South Wootton near King’s Lynn and supports privately funded, self-funded and local-authority-funded arrangements.

Residents are supported to maintain routines, interests, friendships and independence, with wellbeing coordinators and care staff helping them take part in meaningful…

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Beach View

Run by EvoCare Ltd

2 Lincoln Square, Hunstanton, PE36 6DL
GoodCQC · Mar 2020
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 25 residents in Hunstanton, run by EvoCare Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Diamond House

Run by Diamond House Care Home Limited

Bennett Street, Downham Market, PE38 9EJ
GoodCQC · Apr 2018
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 42 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 42 residents in Downham Market, run by Diamond House Care Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Norfolk Lodge

Run by ARMSCARE Limited

32 Kings Lynn Road, Hunstanton, PE36 5HT
GoodCQC · Jul 2022
  • Caring Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Norfolk Lodge supports older people and people living with dementia in Hunstanton through residential care and day-care breaks. Day care combines care, activities, meals and packages shaped around individual needs, wishes and preferences.

The home is part of Armscare, a Norfolk care group with homes across the King’s Lynn and West Norfolk area.

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Summerville House

Run by ARMSCARE Limited

Fenway, Heacham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7BH
GoodCQC · Apr 2020
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

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,…

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The Close

Run by Norfolk Care Limited

The Close Residential Home, 53 Lynn Road, Snettisham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7PT
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 30 residents in Kings Lynn, run by Norfolk Care Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Victoria Hall

Run by Victoria Hall Care Home Ltd

New Road, Shouldham, King's Lynn, PE33 0DF
GoodCQC · Nov 2021
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Victoria Hall provides residential care for adults living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other conditions. The home has 37 single-occupancy bedrooms across three units, with TV lounges, dining areas, conservatories and gardens. Residents can personalise their rooms with photographs and other belongings.

Daily life includes painting, board games and music, with visits from musicians and local choirs.

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Delph House

Run by 365 Care Homes Limited

Wisbech Road, Welney, Wisbech, PE14 9RQ
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Delph House offers residential care for older people in a 22-room home with expansive grounds and countryside views. Its setting in Welney, Norfolk, supports a quieter form of senior living with outdoor space and access to the surrounding landscape.

The home is part of 365 Care Homes, whose wider approach combines modern technology with trained staff and an inclusive environment.

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Downham Grange

Run by Kingsley Care Homes Limited

Clackclose Road, Downham Market, PE38 9PA
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Downham Grange provides nursing, residential and respite care for older people, including those living with dementia. The purpose-built home is close to Downham Market and combines 24-hour staffing with individual care programmes shaped around residents’ histories, interests and requirements.

Residents have access to visiting health professionals including district nurses, chiropodists, GPs and opticians, while bedrooms include nurse call bells.

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Driftwood House

Run by ARMSCARE Limited

Lynn Road, Hunstanton, PE36 5HL
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Dementia care, respite support and residential care for older people form the core of Driftwood House’s documented service. The home is part of Armscare, a Norfolk care group whose wider offer includes care homes around King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.

The provider also describes day-care breaks with activities, meals and bespoke packages, alongside live-in home care and specialist support.

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Fridhem Rest Home

Run by Fridhem Rest Home Limited

79 Station Road, Heacham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7AB
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2021
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 25 residents in Kings Lynn, run by Fridhem Rest Home Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Goodwins Hall Care Home

Run by Athena Care Homes (Kings Lynn) Limited

Goodwins Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 5PD
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 78 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Goodwins Hall Care Home combines residential, dementia and nursing care with a setting designed for everyday comfort. Residents can use landscaped gardens, shared areas and a programme of activities, while the home’s care team supports older people who need help with daily living or more complex needs.

Food is prepared through seasonal menus, with dietary requirements accommodated and snacks available during the day.

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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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk?

30 dementia care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which dementia care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk are rated Outstanding?

Nightingale Lodge.

How much does a care home cost in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?

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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