Mental health care homes in North Norfolk

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North Norfolk has 16 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 6 Good, 6 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 2 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 North Norfolk (55)

North Norfolk at a glance

16on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement6
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated2
  • 50% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score6.8 / 10
  • Types of care94% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in North 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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16 mental health care homes in North Norfolk

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Kevlin House

Run by Hollycoombe Healthcare Ltd

66-68 Norwich Road, North Walsham, NR28 0DX
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Kevlin House provides residential care for older people, with particular support for those living with dementia. Residents can remain engaged in daily life, continue lifelong hobbies and take part in activities designed around their interests and abilities.

The home is part of Rhencullen Care Group and follows a person-centred approach intended to support independence, autonomy and personal growth.

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Brackendale House

Run by Prime Life Limited

1-3 St Peter's Road, Sheringham, NR26 8QY
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Substance misuse

Residential care at Brackendale House covers older people and adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and substance misuse needs. The home is part of PrimeLife, whose services include residential and residential nursing care across its homes.

The wider care offer includes dementia care, respite care and supported living, with support available around the clock in residential settings.

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Dalmeny House

Run by Dalmeny House Limited

2 The Boulevard, Sheringham, NR26 8LH
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 14 residents in Sheringham, run by Dalmeny House Limited. Supports mental health and younger adults.

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Heath Lodge Care Home

Run by Danforth Care No.2 Limited

Heath Lodge, Nightjar Road, Holt, NR25 6GA
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Heath Lodge Care Home offers residential, dementia and respite care for older people in Holt, with end-of-life care also available. The purpose-built home provides daily activities and spaces including a cinema room, conservatory and garden.

Residents can use the café, library, hair and beauty salon, reminiscence room and spa bathroom. Care needs are assessed before admission, including mobility, personal care, dietary requirements and religious…

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Prime Life Limited - 32 South Street

Run by Prime Life Limited

32 South Street, Sheringham, NR26 8LL
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Substance misuse

Prime Life Limited provides residential care and residential nursing care for older people and adults with mental health needs, younger adults and substance misuse needs. Its homes are designed for people who find living alone difficult, with support available around the clock and accommodation adapted to varied care requirements.

PrimeLife also provides information about care costs, funding options and NHS Continuing Healthcare, including…

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Tamar House

Run by Tamar Healthcare Ltd

6 Vicarage Road, Cromer, NR27 9DQ
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Tamar House provides tailored residential care for people who need additional support, with particular experience in dementia care. The home is designed around individual wishes and aims to help residents remain engaged, continue lifelong hobbies and take part in activities suited to them.

Life at the home is presented as a family-feel setting for residents and visitors, with facilities and activities intended to keep people busy and connected.

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The Gables

Run by Keys Hill Park Limited

34 Church Road, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8UG
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 3 residents in Norwich, run by Keys Hill Park Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Holly Cottage

Run by Dons Care Limited

32 The Street, Hindolveston, Dereham, NR20 5BU
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 12 residents in Dereham, run by Dons Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Honeysuckle Cottage

Run by Mrs Jennifer Grego

The Street, Sutton, Norwich, NR12 9RF
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2024
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 4 residents in Norwich, run by Mrs Jennifer Grego. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Rosedale House

Run by Mrs Jennifer Grego

9 Howards Hill, Cromer, NR27 9BL
Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 2 residents in Cromer, run by Mrs Jennifer Grego. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and sensory impairment.

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Swanton House Care Centre

Run by Swanton Care & Community Limited

Dereham Road, Swanton Novers, NR24 2QT
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 49 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Swanton House Care Centre supports people with varied and complex needs within a nursing home setting. Its registered scope includes older people, learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and younger adults.

The care model is person-centred and focused on greater independence and community living. Support is tailored to individual needs and aspirations, with flexibility for people whose requirements extend beyond standard…

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Newhaven

Run by Mrs Jennifer Grego

19 Emerys Close, Northrepps, NR27 0NE
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Inadequate

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 4 residents in Northrepps, run by Mrs Jennifer Grego. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Elsenham House

Run by Elsenham House Limited

49-57 Station Road, Cromer, NR27 0DX
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Elsenham House offers a 36-bed residential setting for adults with mental health or challenging behaviour needs. Enquiries can come from probation, social services, local authorities and health services, with an interview used to assess suitability before a placement proceeds.

Residents can access counselling, education and lifelong learning, as well as practical workshops covering nutrition, cooking and social skills.

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Sun Court Nursing Home

Run by Luminous Care Group Limited

1 Morris Street, Sheringham, NR26 8JX
InadequateCQC · Feb 2024
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Inadequate
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Nursing
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 29 residents in Sheringham, run by Luminous Care Group Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Heath Lodge Care Home

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Heath Lodge, Nightjar Road, Holt, NR25 6GA
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Heath Lodge Care Home supports older people with residential, dementia, respite and end of life care in Holt. The purpose-built home combines daily care with activities and facilities including a cinema room, garden, café and hair and beauty salon.

Its care needs assessment considers mobility, personal care, dietary requirements and religious or cultural needs before support is agreed.

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Sunny Court

Run by Sunny Court Residential Limited

13 Vicarage Road, Cromer, NR27 9DQ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 10 residents in Cromer, run by Sunny Court Residential Limited. Supports mental health and younger adults.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in North Norfolk?

16 mental health care homes in North Norfolk are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which mental health care homes in North Norfolk are rated Outstanding?

Kevlin House.

How much does a care home cost in North 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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