The Paddocks Care Home

The Paddocks Care Home is a nursing home in Swaffham, Norfolk (PE37 7NP). It holds a CQC rating of Inadequate.

About The Paddocks Care Home

We are The Paddocks Care Home, a nursing home in Swaffham, Norfolk. We care for older people and younger adults needing nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we take respite stays as well as permanent residents. Having qualified nurses on site at every hour is the practical difference between us and a residential home. Changes in a resident's health are picked up by staff who already know them, a move elsewhere is rarely necessary when a condition shifts, and care at the end of life can be given here, among familiar people, when that is what somebody and their family want. Where dementia and a sensory impairment occur together, which happens often, we check the simple explanation before the complicated one. A hearing aid that has stopped working accounts for a great deal that would otherwise be recorded as confusion, and a room somebody cannot make sense of will unsettle anyone. For residents with a physical disability the practical details matter most. Enough time that a transfer is unhurried, equipment set up as it should be, and asking the person how they prefer it managed rather than assuming we know better. The rest is ordinary life, which we work at protecting. People keep their own routines and belongings, choose how they spend the day, and see visitors without arranging it first.

Care provided at The Paddocks Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Paddocks Care Home

Where is The Paddocks Care Home located?

The Paddocks Care Home is a nursing home in Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7NP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Paddocks Care Home provide?

The Paddocks Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Paddocks Care Home's CQC rating?

The Paddocks Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Inadequate following its last inspection on 9 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Paddocks Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does The Paddocks Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Paddocks Care Home

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

Yes. The Paddocks 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?

Yes. Yes. The Paddocks Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Paddocks 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. The Paddocks 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

The Paddocks 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 The Paddocks Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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