Nursing Homes in Dereham
Dereham has 3 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good. All 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Dereham at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Dereham, to help you judge the options below.
- Norfolk County Council pays, residential care: £1,015 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
- Care home beds filled across Norfolk: 86%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 80. Norfolk average is 71.
- People aged 75 and over: 20,600. Rising to 24,300 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 277 beds.
- Who pays, across Norfolk (estimate): 35% council, 37% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,400 by 2035, up 29%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,400. Rising to 8,400 by 2035, up 56%
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Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Dereham
Before comparing homes it is worth establishing where the money will come from, because the answer changes which homes are realistic. Three routes can apply, and it is common for two of them to run at the same time.
The care needs assessment
Any adult who appears to need care and support may request an assessment, whatever their savings, and there is no charge for it. A practitioner records what the person still manages alone, what has become unsafe, and what level of registration would meet the need. Norfolk County Council is the authority responsible for carrying out that assessment and for arranging funded support where the national eligibility criteria are met. A financial assessment then examines income and capital in order to set the contribution due. Ask for both outcomes in writing, since they anchor every conversation that follows.
Fees, the nursing contribution and continuing healthcare
Nursing home fees are quoted weekly and generally cover the room, meals, personal care and nursing, while hairdressing, chiropody and outings are billed separately. Where a resident has assessed nursing needs, the NHS pays a contribution towards the nursing element directly to the home, and it is worth checking how that is shown on the invoice. Where health needs are the main reason for the placement rather than one factor among others, an assessment for continuing healthcare may be appropriate, and a hospital or community team can begin it. Read the contract closely for the notice period, how increases are set, and what remains payable while a resident is in hospital.
Choosing Between the Three Homes and What to Check
The homes listed here are Sanford House Nursing Home, Lincoln House Care Home and Oak Manor Nursing Home, and all three currently hold a Good rating. A short list is an advantage rather than a limitation, because each can be examined properly instead of skimmed.
Nursing cover through the day and the night
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, and what the home does when a nurse calls in sick at short notice. Ask what happens when a resident deteriorates in the early hours and at what point an ambulance would be called rather than the situation managed on site. Ask how medication is reviewed and how the home works with the local surgery and community teams. Those answers describe daily reality far better than any brochure does.
Reading the reports and visiting well
Three homes sharing a rating can still be quite different places, so read all three inspection reports and give particular attention to the sections on staffing and on how each home responds when something goes wrong. Arrive near a mealtime, because staffing shows itself at busy moments rather than quiet ones. Notice whether residents are occupied through the afternoon, whether call bells are answered without fuss, and whether staff use names without checking a board. Ask how often the care plan is reviewed and how the home keeps families informed between those reviews.
3 nursing homes in Dereham
- Sanford House Nursing Home · Danesfort Drive, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2SD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanford House Limited
We at Sanford House Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of East Dereham, Norfolk. Our welcoming home provides a safe and supportive environment for adults who need round the clock nursing support,...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lincoln House Care Home · Woodgate Lane, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4LT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Lincoln House Care Home Ltd
Lincoln House Care Home is a nursing home in Dereham, Norfolk, providing nursing and personal care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. We care for residents living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Oak Manor Nursing Home · Oak Manor, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2PG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
Here at Oak Manor, we are proud to be a trusted nursing home at the heart of the Dereham community in Norfolk. We provide a genuine home for the people who live with us, and everything we do is shaped around making daily life as...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Norfolk, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. | £1,015 | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £1,146 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785. | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 |
| Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940. | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Lincoln House Care Home, 21 June 2022, Good
- Oak Manor Nursing Home, 10 May 2022, Good
- Sanford House Nursing Home, 23 October 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Sanford House Nursing Home, 23 October 2019, Good
- Oak Manor Nursing Home, 10 May 2022, Good
- Lincoln House Care Home, 21 June 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Dereham
How many nursing homes are there in Dereham?
Dereham has 3 CQC registered nursing homes: 3 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Dereham?
Norfolk County Council pays an average of £1,015 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. 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.
Which nursing homes in Dereham were inspected most recently?
Lincoln House Care Home (21 June 2022), Oak Manor Nursing Home (10 May 2022) and Sanford House Nursing Home (23 October 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.