SENSE Holmlea

Logo of SENSE Holmlea, a care home in Dereham, Norfolk, offering learning disability and autism support and sensory impairment support.

SENSE Holmlea is a residential care home in Dereham, Norfolk (NR19 1JL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About SENSE Holmlea

Sense Holmlea is a residential care home in Dereham, Norfolk, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people living with sight or hearing loss, including people who are deafblind. We also offer respite stays. Supporting somebody whose sight and hearing are both affected is a specialist job, and it starts with communication. How a person takes in information and makes themselves understood shapes everything else we do, so we learn each individual's way of doing it, whether that is through touch, signs on the hand, objects, symbols, residual sight or hearing, or the way they behave. We write it down properly, we take advice from families and from specialist colleagues, and we make sure everyone who supports that person knows it. Beyond that, this is somebody's home. People choose how their rooms look, have a real say in the shopping and the meals, and decide how their week is spent, with the practical support they need to get out and do things rather than wait for things to come to them. Predictable routines and clear information given in good time matter enormously. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and professionals are welcome to visit.

Care provided at SENSE Holmlea

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about SENSE Holmlea

Where is SENSE Holmlea located?

SENSE Holmlea is a residential care home in Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does SENSE Holmlea provide?

SENSE Holmlea is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is SENSE Holmlea's CQC rating?

SENSE Holmlea is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does SENSE Holmlea offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about SENSE Holmlea

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

No. SENSE Holmlea is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. SENSE Holmlea 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. SENSE Holmlea 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

SENSE Holmlea 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 SENSE Holmlea. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

Explore more

More care homes in Dereham

Browse all care homes in Dereham.