Care Homes in NR19
The NR19 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 300 beds, falling under Norfolk council. 10 are rated Good. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in NR19
NR19 covers the Dereham area of Norfolk — a market town in mid-Norfolk with a significant older population and a care home market serving a wide rural catchment. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 300 beds: ten are rated Good and one is Not Yet Rated, making NR19 one of the more consistently well-rated districts in Norfolk. Norfolk County Council administers adult social care; Norfolk has historically faced challenges with care provider market sustainability in rural areas, so families commissioning council-funded care should verify current provider contracts. The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (approximately 15 miles) and Watton Community Hospital are the most relevant acute facilities. NR19's rural setting offers care home residents a quieter pace of life with access to Norfolk countryside, but visiting families should be prepared for longer journey times from Norwich or other urban centres. The single Not Yet Rated home merits individual assessment. Overall NR19 offers families a reliable base for care home search in mid-Norfolk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NR19 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in NR19, offering a combined 300 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NR19 have?
Of the 11 care homes in NR19: 0 are rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NR19?
Oak Manor Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in NR19, holding a CQC rating of Good with 61 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NR19 postcode?
The NR19 postcode area falls under Norfolk. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in NR19?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Norfolk's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data