Breckland has 15 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 10 Good and 4 Requires improvement. 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).
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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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Residential care home for 4 residents in Attleborough, run by Empanda Care & Support Ltd CIC. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.
Supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, 8 Acres helps residents build skills, grow in confidence and gain greater independence through person-centred residential care. Its support is shaped around an agreed package of care and the individual’s goals.
The service is part of National Care Group, whose wider model includes supported living, residential care, progression planning and more managed environments when needs…
Residential care home for 4 residents in Dereham, run by Maple Tree Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Residential care home for 5 residents in Dereham, run by Maple Tree Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
For disabled adults with learning disabilities and sensory impairment, SENSE Holmlea forms part of Sense’s wider support network. The organisation works with people with complex needs through residential care, day services, community support and accessible activities.
Support can connect daily living with independence, communication, friendship and participation.
Residential care home for 8 residents in Attleborough, run by Number Seven Healthcare Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.
Run by Black Swan International Limited
12 Westfield Road, Toftwood, Dereham, NR19 1JBWestfield House provides residential care in Dereham for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and supports residents around daily life, personal choice and continuing interests.
Meals are freshly cooked and can accommodate special dietary needs. Residents may eat in the dining room or privately in their rooms, while activities are shaped around individual…
Residential care home for 6 residents in Dereham, run by Link House Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Run by Royal Mencap Society
6 Lamberts, Thetford, IP24 2EESupport for people with a learning disability sits at the heart of Royal Mencap Society’s work, alongside help for families and carers. The organisation provides advice and information on health, housing and education, helping people understand services and plan for greater independence. Its Thetford listing is identified as 6 Lamberts (Foxglove).
Families planning for the future can use Mencap’s Wills and Trusts service, while healthcare…
Run by Royal Mencap Society
51a Elm Road, Thetford, IP24 3HLInspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 8 residents in Thetford, run by Royal Mencap Society. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Run by Defiant Enterprises Limited
The Laurels, West Carr Road, Attleborough, NR17 1AAThe Laurels Care Home provides residential care in Attleborough, specialising in round-the-clock dementia care, care for frail people and respite care. The home supports both short stays and longer placements, with care and supervision intended to help residents remain safe and supported when family members cannot provide care.
Its approach centres on residents’ needs and interests, with an open-door policy and invitations for families to meet…
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.
Residential care at Walnut House supports people with learning disabilities within Autism Anglia’s wider services for autistic children and adults. The organisation helps people build confidence, develop independence and use practical skills across residential, supported living and community settings.
Its services include opportunity centres, outreach and support for families.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Kalmia & Mallow provides residential support for up to 13 men and women who are autistic or have a learning disability, including people who may also have complex needs. The home is registered to support older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities without nursing care.
Based in Watton, the service combines a residential setting with opportunities for social and recreational activities.
Run by Conquest Care Homes (Norfolk) Limited
2a Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, NR20 3AAThe Oaks & Woodcroft offers residential support for 12 men and women with a primary learning disability diagnosis in Mattishall, Norfolk. The home is based in a village setting and also describes support for autistic people and others with communication and physical support needs.
Residents are supported in a homely environment that aims to combine safety with independence and quality of life.
Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.
Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.
Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.
Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.
15 learning disability care homes in Breckland are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
Oak Trees (Respite).
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.
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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