Care Homes in NR29
The NR29 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 288 beds, falling under Norfolk council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 6 are rated Good. 5 homes currently require improvement.
About care in NR29
NR29 covers the Broadland parishes of Potter Heigham, Rollesby, and the eastern Norfolk Broads — a rural area where care homes serve scattered agricultural and tourist communities. The 12 CQC-registered care homes here hold 288 beds, but the quality profile warrants careful attention: while 1 is rated Outstanding and 6 are Good, 5 Require Improvement — a significantly elevated rate for a district of this size. Dementia and physical disability care are the principal specialisms. Norfolk County Council commissions adult social care for the area. Families should examine the specific concerns raised in CQC inspection reports for the five Requires Improvement homes before considering those providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the NR29 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in NR29, offering a combined 288 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in NR29 have?
Of the 12 care homes in NR29: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 5 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in NR29?
Ealing House Residential Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in NR29, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 17 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the NR29 postcode?
The NR29 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 NR29?
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