Learning disability care homes in South Norfolk

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South Norfolk has 15 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 8 Good, 2 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 South Norfolk (37)

South Norfolk at a glance

15on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate2
  • Not yet rated1
  • 71% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.4 / 10
  • Types of care87% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in South 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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15 learning disability care homes in South Norfolk

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Hassingham House Care Centre

Run by Hassingham Limited

Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4JB
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Hassingham House Care Centre supports people aged 65 and over through nursing and residential care, including dementia care for those with complex medical needs. The home also provides neurological care for adults over 30 with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and spinal injuries. Respite, recuperative, palliative and end-of-life care are available.

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Cascade (Hurst House)

Run by Cascade (Charlton House) Limited

95 Grove Avenue, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0HZ
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Norwich, run by Cascade (Charlton House) Limited. Supports learning disabilities, younger adults and children.

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Cascade (Cohen House)

Run by Cascade (Cohen House) Limited

55 Norwich Road, Norwich, NR5 0EQ
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Cascade (Cohen House) provides residential and supported living care for children and adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. Its approach brings together health and wellbeing, community and social inclusion, and education to support greater independence.

The service works with local authorities, care co-ordinators and community nurses, alongside social workers and therapists, to co-ordinate support around…

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Claxton House

Run by Atlanta Healthcare Limited

Church Lane, Claxton, Norwich, NR14 7HY
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 15 residents in Norwich, run by Atlanta Healthcare Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Kittens Lane

Run by Orwell Housing Association Limited

5 Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norwich, NR14 6JU
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Housing and care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities is part of Orwell Housing’s wider provision connected with Kittens Lane. The home’s registered scope covers residential care without nursing.

Orwell’s wider services include support for people with learning disabilities, housing and care for older people, and temporary supported housing for people facing homelessness or domestic abuse.

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Millpool

Run by Mrs Alison Messenger

4 Stockyard Close, Harleston, IP20 9FG
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 1 bed
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 1 resident in Harleston, run by Mrs Alison Messenger. Supports learning disabilities.

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Oakwood House Care Home

Run by Oakwood House (Norwich) Ltd

Old Watton Road, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7TP
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Oakwood House Care Home provides round-the-clock nursing and residential support in Norwich for adults whose needs may change over time. Its purpose-built setting is designed for adults at different stages of life, with care plans shaped around individual health requirements, preferences and routines.

Residents have private bedrooms, including rooms with garden or woodland views, and access to communal areas such as a library, garden room and…

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Springfield House

Run by Calm Futures Norfolk Ltd

89 Norwich Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich, NR9 4BU
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Springfield House provides supported living for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and complex behaviours. The service also supports people who benefit from a trauma-informed approach to care. It works with housing providers and Registered Social Landlords to develop bespoke supported living properties, with residents involved in choosing a home that suits their needs.

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The Hollies and Hollies Lodge

Run by Eastern Healthcare Ltd

Brick Kiln Lane, Morningthorpe, Norwich, NR15 2LH
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 24 residents in Norwich, run by Eastern Healthcare Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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The Oaks

Run by Red Oaks Care Ltd

The Oaks, The Rosery, Mulbarton, Norwich, NR14 8AL
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 6 residents in Norwich, run by Red Oaks Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Lynfield

Run by Kingsley Care Homes Limited

22 Norwich Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2JL
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2021
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Lynfield provides contemporary residential support for people with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and mental health concerns. Individualised plans are developed around strengths, abilities, lifestyles and aspirations, with the service encouraging community involvement and the development of practical skills.

Residents have a key worker for personalised assistance and skill development, while the home offers access to facilities including…

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Sutherlands Nursing Home

Run by East Anglia Care Homes Limited

136 Norwich Road, Wymondham, NR18 0SX
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 52 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Sutherlands Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care for older people, including specialist dementia nursing, end-of-life and palliative care, respite and convalescent care. Registered nurses work with trained support staff to assist people with complex nursing needs as well as personal care.

The purpose-built home is arranged in four suites with 52 rooms, each suite having its own dining, recreational and bathing facilities.

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The Pastures

Run by FitzRoy Support

1-4 The pastures, Yarmouth Road, Hales, NR14 6AB
InadequateCQC · Jul 2024
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Nursing
  • 13 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 13 residents in Hales, run by FitzRoy Support. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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Heywoods Grange

Run by Heywoods Grange Limited

Burston Road, Diss, IP22 5SX
InadequateCQC · Aug 2026
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Inadequate
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Diss, run by Heywoods Grange Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Cascade Peters House

Run by Cascade (Charlton House) Limited

Townhouse Road, Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5BY
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Norwich, run by Cascade (Charlton House) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

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.

How many learning disability care homes are there in South Norfolk?

15 learning disability care homes in South Norfolk are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in South Norfolk are rated Outstanding?

Hassingham House Care Centre and Cascade (Hurst House).

How much does a care home cost in South 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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