Driftwood House

Driftwood House is a residential care home in Hunstanton, Norfolk (PE36 5HL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Driftwood House

Driftwood House is a residential care home in Hunstanton, caring for older people from across west Norfolk and the coast. We provide permanent residential places and planned respite stays, and we support residents living with dementia. We aim for a home that feels domestic. Meals people look forward to, familiar faces, sea air within reach and enough time in the day for a proper conversation. Residents keep their own routines as far as they are able, and preferences about food, bedtimes and company are treated as decisions rather than requests. For residents living with dementia we work from life history. Knowing a person's trade, their family, their habits and what has always comforted them tells us more about how to support them than any general guidance. When someone becomes distressed we look for the cause rather than reaching for a standard response. We should be direct about our last inspection. The Care Quality Commission rated us as requires improvement. We are working through the findings rather than explaining them away, with closer scrutiny of care records and risk assessments, more structured supervision and training for our staff, and clearer checks that what we plan is what actually happens each day. We would rather set that out plainly than have families hear it from somewhere else. Please visit us, ask hard questions and speak to the people who live here.

Care provided at Driftwood House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Driftwood House

Where is Driftwood House located?

Driftwood House is a residential care home in Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5HL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Driftwood House provide?

Driftwood House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Driftwood House's CQC rating?

Driftwood House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 25 February 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Driftwood House provide dementia care?

Yes. Driftwood House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Driftwood House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Driftwood House

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

Yes. Driftwood House 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. Driftwood House 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. Driftwood House 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?

No. Driftwood House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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

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

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