Downham Grange
Downham Grange is a nursing home in Downham Market, Norfolk (PE38 9PA). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Downham Grange
Downham Grange is a nursing home in Downham Market, Norfolk, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for older people and younger adults, support residents living with dementia, and offer respite stays for shorter periods of nursing care. Having nurses on site means health needs can be met here as they change, so people do not have to move on at the point when familiar surroundings matter most. We manage long term conditions, provide wound and continence care, and offer end of life care with dignity and as little disruption as possible. We must be open about our most recent inspection. The Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement overall. We did not dispute the findings. We accepted them, put an improvement plan in place and are working through it, with closer oversight of the areas the inspectors raised. We would far rather tell you this ourselves and let you judge the progress for yourself. What we are aiming for has not changed. Residents decide when to get up, where to spend their time and what they eat, meals are cooked on the premises, and our dementia care rests on knowing each person's history and habits. Families are welcome and kept closely informed. Please visit and ask us the difficult questions.
Care provided at Downham Grange
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 July 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Downham Grange
Where is Downham Grange located?
Downham Grange is a nursing home in Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Downham Grange provide?
Downham Grange is registered to provide nursing and 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 Downham Grange's CQC rating?
Downham Grange 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 July 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Downham Grange provide dementia care?
Yes. Downham Grange supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Downham Grange offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Downham Grange offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Downham Grange
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Downham Grange 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?
Yes. Yes. Downham Grange is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Downham Grange 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. Downham Grange 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
Downham Grange 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Downham Grange. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.