Sensory impairment care homes in South Norfolk

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South Norfolk has 9 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 5 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 7 Good and 1 Inadequate. 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

9on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good7
  • Inadequate1
  • 89% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care67% offer dementia
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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9 sensory impairment 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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De Lucy House

Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust

40 Victoria Road, Diss, IP22 4HZ
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

De Lucy House provides residential and dementia care for older people in Diss, with support focused on familiarity, dignity, routines and individual preferences. Its dementia provision uses smaller 15-bed units, secure external doors and keypad systems to create a calmer, more familiar setting.

The service also offers respite care and flexible trial stays, with personal care, meals and communal activities included during a stay.

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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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Walcot Hall Nursing Home

Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited

Walcot Hall, Walcot Green, Diss, IP22 5SR
GoodCQC · Dec 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 42 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Walcot Hall Nursing Home combines residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people in Diss. Large rooms have en-suite facilities and patio doors leading directly outside, while the purpose-built extension includes accessible accommodation with lift and wheelchair access.

Residents can join activities such as gardening, music and movement, with one-to-one sessions arranged when requested.

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Windmill House

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

Browick Road, Wymondham, NR18 0QW
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Residential
  • 59 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Windmill House provides residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for older people and younger adults. The home’s care model begins with an assessment of each resident’s needs, preferences, routines and life history, helping staff arrange appropriate support from the start.

Residents can personalise their rooms with familiar belongings and take part in activities and community events.

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Carleton House Care Home

Run by Minton Care Hotels Ltd

Rectory Road, East Carleton, Norwich, NR14 8HT
GoodCQC · Feb 2020
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 27 residents in Norwich, run by Minton Care Hotels Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home

Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited

The Green, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norwich, NR15 1TH
GoodCQC · Jul 2022
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 36 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Care home with nursing for 36 residents in Norwich, run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited. Supports older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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The Mayfields Care Home

Run by The Paddocks Care Home Ltd

Swan Lane, Tharston, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2UY
GoodCQC · May 2020
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

The Mayfields Care Home supports older people and people living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. It offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care through Castlemeadow Care, with rooms arranged across two floors and communal areas designed for shared daily life.

Every resident room is ensuite, while the home also has spacious light-filled communal areas and a landscaped courtyard garden with seating accessed…

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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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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in South Norfolk?

9 sensory impairment care homes in South Norfolk are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment care homes in South Norfolk are rated Outstanding?

Hassingham House Care Centre.

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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