Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Baysfield Gardens Care Home is a residential care home in Wymondham, Norfolk (NR18 9JB).
Newly registered with the CQC, August 2026. No inspection rating has been published yet.
About Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Baysfield Gardens Care Home is a residential care home in Wymondham, supporting older people and younger adults from across Norfolk, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability. We think of ourselves as part of the town rather than a building set apart from it. People who move in have usually lived locally for years, and keeping those threads intact matters: the same newspaper, the same church, visitors who can walk round rather than make an expedition of it. The daily work is practical. Personal care given calmly and in private. Medication managed properly. Meals cooked here and served at a table. Help to move about safely for those who need it, with the right equipment and staff who know how each person prefers to be assisted. Beyond that we try to leave as much as possible in people's own hands, because choosing when to get up, what to wear and how to spend an afternoon is no small matter when a great deal else has been taken away. Dementia runs through much of what we do. Familiarity and calm work; correction does not. Relatives usually hold the detail that unlocks a difficult hour and we ask for it at the start. The Care Quality Commission has not yet given us an overall rating. The most useful thing you can do is turn up, have a cup of tea, and talk to the people who live here rather than to a brochure.
Care provided at Baysfield Gardens Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 66 residents
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Baysfield Gardens Care Home compares in South Norfolk
Measured against the 43 care homes registered in South Norfolk. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 66 places. Larger than 39 of the 43 homes. The local average is 31 places.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 32 of the 43 homes (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- August 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 43 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 43 homes, 24 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 35 of the 39 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in South Norfolk.
The local picture: South Norfolk
What the numbers say about care for older people in South Norfolk, in Norfolk.
What care costs in Norfolk, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,015 | £1,421 to £1,708 (East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582.) |
| Nursing care | £1,146 | £1,800 to £2,126 (East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 (East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 (East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 20,400. Rising to 24,300 by 2035, up 19%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,400. Rising to 8,500 by 2035, up 57%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,400 by 2035, up 30%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 53%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Norfolk as a whole is 66%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 58. Norfolk average is 71.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 11 changed owner, covering 99 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Norfolk: 86%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Who pays, across Norfolk (estimate): 35% council, 37% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 11 August 2026, less than a year ago.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 20 August 2026.
- Run by
- Crystal Care Homes Wymondham Limited, which runs this service only.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Windmill Surgery, 0.7 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, 6.3 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham Station, 0.7 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Baysfield Gardens Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, 6.3 miles away
It is about 6.3 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Windmill Surgery, 0.7 miles away
- Wymondham Medical Partnership, 1.1 miles away
- Attleborough Surgery, 4.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Market Place Dental Practice, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Peppermint Dental Centre Ltd, 1.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Church Street Dental Practice, 4.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Wymondham Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
- Boots, 1.1 miles away
- Boots, 4.1 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Wymondham Station, 0.7 miles away
- Spooner Row Station, 2 miles away
- Attleborough Station, 4.7 miles away
Around Baysfield Gardens Care Home
- H: Baysfield Gardens Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Where is Baysfield Gardens Care Home located?
Baysfield Gardens Care Home is a residential care home in Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9JB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Baysfield Gardens Care Home provide?
Baysfield Gardens Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Baysfield Gardens Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Baysfield Gardens Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does Baysfield Gardens Care Home have?
Baysfield Gardens Care Home is registered for up to 66 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Baysfield Gardens 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. Baysfield Gardens 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?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
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. Baysfield Gardens 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
Baysfield Gardens 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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Baysfield Gardens Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Dementia Care at Baysfield Gardens Care Home
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is 6.3 miles away in a straight line. Dementia runs through much of what this home does, by its own account, and it states plainly that familiarity and calm work while correction does not. Relatives are described as usually holding the detail that unlocks a difficult hour, asked for at the start. No inspection has taken place since the registration in August 2026, so your own visit does the testing. Ask how distress is handled and whether any part of the building is secured. Ask how staffing continuity is managed and what happens as dementia advances.
Residential Care at Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Norfolk usually pays about £750 to £900 a week, while fees in the East run from £1000 to £1350. Residential care means everyday living support with no nursing on site, so meals, personal care, medication and company fall to care staff. The GP and community nursing team handle clinical needs, which is the line between residential and nursing care. The kitchen holds the top food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, shared by 35 of the 39 local homes that have one. Since the council rate sits below the private range, establish early who would pay any top up. Ask how the home judges when residential care is no longer enough.
Older Person Care at Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Sixty six places make Baysfield Gardens larger than 39 of the 43 homes nearby, where the average is 31. Registered for older person care, the home describes personal care given calmly and in private, medication managed properly, and meals cooked there and served at a table. It says it thinks of itself as part of Wymondham rather than a building set apart from it. Keeping local threads intact, the same newspaper or the same church, is given as part of that. Ask how many staff are on duty overnight across 66 places. Ask whether choosing when to get up and what to wear really stays with the resident.
Younger Adults at Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Wymondham Station is 0.7 miles from the home, as are the surgery and the pharmacy. Younger adults are on the registration alongside older people, and in 66 places the older group will dominate. Age appropriate company and activity are therefore fair things to ask about. Ask who under 65 lives there and what fills their week.
Physical Disability at Baysfield Gardens Care Home
Thirty two of the 43 homes nearby are rated Good or Outstanding, which this one has yet to be measured against. Physical disability is among its registered categories, and the home names the right equipment and staff who know how each person prefers to be assisted. Ask to see the bathroom and transfer equipment for the room offered.
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