Nightingale Care Home

Nightingale Care Home is a residential care home in Dereham, Norfolk (NR20 3LQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Nightingale Care Home

Nightingale Care Home is a residential care home in Dereham, Norfolk. We support older adults and younger adults, including many people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We try to run a home rather than an institution, and the difference shows in small things. People get up when they wake rather than when a rota says so. They keep their own furniture and photographs about them. They decide whether the afternoon is a sociable one or a quiet one, and whether they want the door open or shut. For those living with dementia, we find that a steady rhythm to the day and a calm, uncluttered setting do more good than almost anything else. We ask families early for the details of a person's life, the work they did, where they grew up, the music they like, how they take their tea, and we use all of it. It is what allows staff to make sense of what somebody is telling us on a difficult afternoon. Respite stays suit families needing a break, people recovering after time in hospital, and anybody who would like to try the home before committing. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please arrange a visit and come and see how the place feels.

Care provided at Nightingale Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Nightingale Care Home

Where is Nightingale Care Home located?

Nightingale Care Home is a residential care home in Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3LQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Nightingale Care Home provide?

Nightingale Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Nightingale Care Home's CQC rating?

Nightingale Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Nightingale Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Nightingale Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Nightingale Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Nightingale Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Nightingale Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Nightingale Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Nightingale Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Nightingale Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Nightingale Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Nightingale Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Nightingale Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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