Best Care Homes in Norfolk (2026)
325 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faldonside Lodge | Outstanding | Residential | 15 |
| Highwater House | Outstanding | Residential | 22 |
| Chiswick House | Outstanding | Residential | 32 |
| Meadow House Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 38 |
| Hassingham House Care Centre | Outstanding | Nursing | 46 |
| Badgers Wood | Outstanding | Residential | 37 |
| Munhaven | Outstanding | Residential | 20 |
| Westfields | Outstanding | Residential | 51 |
| Ealing House Residential Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 17 |
| Oak Trees (Respite) | Outstanding | Residential | 4 |
| New Boundaries Group - 331 Fakenham Road | Outstanding | Residential | 5 |
| St John's House | Outstanding | Residential | 60 |
| The Beeches | Outstanding | Residential | 46 |
| Cascade (Charlton House) | Outstanding | Residential | 8 |
| Kevlin House | Outstanding | Residential | 15 |
| Ford Place Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 55 |
| Nightingale Lodge | Outstanding | Residential | 29 |
| Church Green Lodge | Good | Nursing | 6 |
| Pine Lodge | Good | Nursing | 3 |
| Engelhard Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Lakeshore Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 35 |
| Burgh House Residential Care Home Limited | Good | Residential | 53 |
| Quebec Hall Limited | Good | Residential | 22 |
| Point House | Good | Residential | 22 |
| Woodspring House | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Cresta Lodge | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Manor House | Good | Residential | 47 |
| HoneySuckle Lodge | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Ingham Old Hall Care Home | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Cranleigh | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Coopers Mill | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Claxton House | Good | Residential | 15 |
| Eckling Grange | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Klair House | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Callum House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| High Oaks | Good | Residential | 19 |
| The Rookery | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Strawberry Field | Good | Residential | 4 |
| St Brannocks | Good | Residential | 8 |
| The Old Rectory - Hevingham | Good | Residential | 9 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Norfolk
With 325 care homes in Norfolk, families have 202 well-rated options to choose from. 86 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 60 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 265 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Norfolk care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, learning disability care, physical disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Norfolk?
Norfolk has 325 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 10,377 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Norfolk?
Norfolk has 17 Outstanding-rated care homes and 185 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Norfolk?
Norfolk has 60 nursing care homes and 265 residential homes, including 187 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, learning disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Norfolk?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Norfolk?
Norfolk Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.