Care Homes for Older People in and around Dereham

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Dereham

The average costs for older person care homes in and around Dereham can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

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Browse 30 Dereham Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.4
Total 1,798 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,241 per week

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Meadow House Nursing Home

Norwich Road, Swaffham PE37 8DD

10.3 miles from centre of Dereham

10145 Reviews

13 1

"Residents are always well cared for. The staff are always friendly and chatty, not only to those they care for but also to the residents..."Read all 145 reviews

from £1,850 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Meadow House offers dedicated care for people with a physical disability, specialising in care for people with multiple sclerosis. This purpose built, single storey Home opened in 1989 and has built up... Read more

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Oak Manor

Scarning, Dereham NR19 2PG

2.2 miles from centre of Dereham

9.9100 Reviews

12 3

"This home and the love and level of care is completely incomprehensible unless you experience this first hand. The whole staff team are..."Read all 100 reviews

from £1,750 / weekSize 61 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Located in Scarning, a delightful village in Dereham, Oak Manor provides residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end of life care. Residents... Read more

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Windmill House

14 Browick Road, Wymondham NR18 0QW

10.5 miles from centre of Dereham

9.9168 Reviews

19 1

"I am consistently overwhelmed by the outstanding care and professionalism of all the team, especially Maria, manager...."Read all 168 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 59 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Windmill House is pleasantly located in the Wymondham area of Norfolk, with scenic gardens and countryside surroundings, in order to achieve an environment in which a relaxing retirement can be enjoyed... Read more

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York House

47 Norwich Road, Dereham NR20 3AS

0.4 miles from centre of Dereham

9.9122 Reviews

12 2

"My Aunts 100 Birthday celebration was a great success due to the dedication of all the staff. The chef provided food which was exceptional..."Read all 122 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 43 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

York House is situated in the pleasant market town of Dereham, not far from Norwich and the Norfolk coast. The home provides an excellent choice of accommodation, offering rooms with ensuite facilities... Read more

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Lincoln House Care Home

Dereham Road, Dereham NR20 4LT

2.2 miles from centre of Dereham

9.8108 Reviews

12 1

"I could not be happier with the care my mum received. She has now passed but ALL staff were helpful and friendly. The manager was very..."Read all 108 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Castlemeadow Care Group

Lincoln House Care Home provides a versatile range of care packages, taking a person-centred approach towards residential, nursing and respite packages, at the same time as being able to offer skilled... Read more

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Bilney Hall Care Home

East Bilney, Fakenham Road, Dereham NR20 4AL

4.9 miles from centre of Dereham

9.8104 Reviews

"Today is our wedding anniversary! The staff set up a special decorated table in the Garden Room. Cathy had had her hair plaited in an..."Read all 104 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Bilney Hall offers a splendid environment for gracious living. The Hall dates back to the 19th century yet its luxurious facilities are very much 21st century. Generous single rooms, all with en-suite... Read more

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Thorp House Nursing Home

Church Road, Griston, Watton, Thetford IP25 6QA

9.2 miles from centre of Dereham

9.882 Reviews

"My mother in law has been in Thorp house around 18 months and has always received excellent care. We recently had a scare with her being..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 41 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Thorp House Nursing Home provides a safe and stimulated environment where 24 hour qualified staff as well as a highly skilled care staff are here to assist with all your requirements. Thorp House do not... Read more

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Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home

Buckingham Close, Norwich Road, Thetford IP25 6WL

8.3 miles from centre of Dereham

9.789 Reviews

"I have been Volunteering here for 9 months and love it. The staff welcomed me into the home and made me feel very comfortable. The..."Read all 89 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 73 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home is a purpose built care home providing a friendly and supportive environment for older people requiring general or dementia nursing care. The home is situated in the bustling... Read more

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Sanford House Nursing Home

Danes Fort Drive, Swanton Road, Dereham NR19 2SD

0.5 miles from centre of Dereham

9.786 Reviews

12 1

"I spent from 3 June 2026- 10 June 2026 at Sandford House Nursing Home and have nothing but the highest praise for all staff; for their..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,006 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Caring Homes Group

Sanford House is located in a quiet residential area of Dereham, providing the highest standard of nursing and nursing dementia care for up to 40 elderly people on a short and long term basis. As the... Read more

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Taverham Grove

Beech Avenue, Taverham NR8 6HP

10.3 miles from centre of Dereham

9.713 Reviews

20 2

"Since the moment my sister, aunt and I, stepped into Taverham Grove we knew it was the best place for our mum to live once she could no..."Read all 13 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

Taverham Grove Care Home, located in the village of Taverham, west of Norwich, provides short-term respite care and longer term support for older people, including people living with dementia. The... Read more

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Holmwood House Care Centre

40 White Cross Road, Swaffham PE37 7QY

10.7 miles from centre of Dereham

9.7106 Reviews

"The care and dedication shown to my relative, by all the staff is second to none. Her life has been transformed in a very short time. The..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,325 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Holmwood House Holdings

Holmwood House is located within walking distance of Swaffham town centre, set within acres of beautiful grounds, an extended Grade II listed building dating from 1846. Many of the original features... Read more

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Shipdham Manor

Chapel Street, Shipdham, Thetford IP25 7LB

3.9 miles from centre of Dereham

9.6109 Reviews

11 1

"I found Shipdham Manor well run. The staff were very caring and very alert to quickly act on residents needs. The food was good and staff..."Read all 109 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 42 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Shipdham Manor, which is more than 200 years old, may have a lot of history but offers facilities very much in keeping with the twenty-first century. Shipdham Manor in Shipdham is well-situated to... Read more

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Melton House Care Home

47 Melton Road, Wymondham NR18 0DB

9.9 miles from centre of Dereham

9.648 Reviews

"Excellent staff members, very attentive to Mums needs, likes and dislikes she is unable to verbally communicate them. Chef provides a daily..."Read all 48 reviews

Size 32 rooms

Melton House Care Home, located in the charming town of Wymondham, Norfolk, offers a warm and welcoming environment where your loved ones can truly feel at home. Their dedicated staff, known for their... Read more

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Woodstock

The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham NR20 4DT

2.6 miles from centre of Dereham

9.448 Reviews

12 1

"We find this care home excellent. My father has been a resident here for a year now and settled in really quickly and feels safe and well..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,195 / weekSize 28 rooms

Group/Owner Advinia Healthcare Ltd

Woodstock is a care home situated in the small, attractive village of Gressenhall, four miles from Dereham and twenty miles from Norwich. Woodstock offers personalised residential care to 28 residents... Read more

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Hassingham House Care Centre

Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich NR9 4JB

7 miles from centre of Dereham

9.459 Reviews

12 1

"My sister is so settled. The home is so clean and tidy. Staff are so welcoming. I see the home manager on each visit she is always..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 46 rooms

Group/Owner Forest Healthcare

Welcome to Hassingham House Care Centre in Hingham, Norfolk. Situated in a pretty Georgian market town Hassingham House offers 24-hour neurological and spinal injury nursing care for those over the age... Read more

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Lyles House

7 The Street, Hindolveston, Dereham NR20 5AS

10.5 miles from centre of Dereham

9.159 Reviews

17 3

"A lovely homely place! All the staff are always welcoming and show a caring affinity to the residents. Staff always make themselves..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 20 rooms

Lyles House is located in the picturesque village of Hindolveston in North Norfolk and offers residential care for older people and for those with dementia. The home has 20 rooms, 14 of these are... Read more

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Hill Barn Care Home

Church Lane, Sparham, Norwich NR9 5PP

6.5 miles from centre of Dereham

9.828 Reviews

"Dad had settled so well into this care home. The staff interact so well with him and make sure they have time to chat aswell as provide..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 27 rooms

Group/Owner Ashley Care Group

Welcome to Hill Barn Care Home, a beautiful barn conversion in the quiet village of Sparham. Hill Barn has ensuite bedrooms, homely 'countryside feel' communal areas and gardens for enjoyment all year... Read more

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Dorrington House (Dereham)

28 Quebec Road, Dereham NR19 2DR

0.5 miles from centre of Dereham

9.878 Reviews

"I have been a close friend of a resident since we met in The Salvation Army in Sheringham where we were both soldiers - also we were both..."Read all 78 reviews

from £955 / weekSize 45 rooms

Group/Owner Dorrington House

Dorrington House (Dereham) is a purpose-built facility that is located close to the town centre, with ample parking and one acre of established gardens. All rooms are ground floor single with en-suite... Read more

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Dorrington House (Watton)

73 Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford IP25 6DH

8.7 miles from centre of Dereham

9.799 Reviews

"My husband has been in Dorrington House Watton for 2 years now, suffering with Alzheimer's & Dementia. Unfortunately he is almost..."Read all 99 reviews

from £955 / weekSize 52 rooms

Group/Owner Dorrington House

Dorrington House at Watton is a purpose-built home for older people, established in July 1999. Accommodation is provided in single rooms with en-suite facilities and communal areas include a bright... Read more

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Holly Cottage

32 The Street, Hindolveston, Dereham NR20 5BU

10.4 miles from centre of Dereham

9.78 Reviews

"The care provided by all staff at Holly Cottage to my brother is excellent. He benefits from the stimulating activities provided and I am..."Read all 8 reviews

Size 12 rooms

Holly Cottage is a family-owned residential care home. Both directors have over 30 years of combined experience in specialist care. It is a home to only 12 people at a time, which benefits from a... Read more

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St Nicholas House

Littlefields, Dereham NR19 1BG

0.2 miles from centre of Dereham

9.129 Reviews

12 1

"I am very happy with my mother's care at St Nicholas House. All Staff are friendly and helpful and work very hard to ensure the residents..."Read all 29 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Norse Care (Services) Ltd

St Nicholas House is a thirty-eight bedroom home from Norse Care, dedicated to personalised care programmes and committed to the dignity of all clients. The home also offers a six bedded specialist... Read more

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Nightingale Care Home

Church Lane, Welborne, Dereham NR20 3LQ

5.2 miles from centre of Dereham

8.813 Reviews

"What a lovely home and wonderful carers . My Dad came to Nightingales in February this year and we feel so happy with the care he receives..."Read all 13 reviews

from £1,190 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Norfolk Care Homes

Nightingale Care Home is situated in the picturesque village of Welborne, which is seven miles from the market town of Dereham. The home specialises in residential dementia care for the elderly and... Read more

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Ailwyn Hall Care Home

Berry's Lane, Honingham, Norwich NR9 5AY

6.6 miles from centre of Dereham

8.422 Reviews

"My wife has been at Ailwyn Hall for 10 months now. Initially she was very anxious and her personal care was very difficult, taking 3 carers..."Read all 22 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 41 rooms

Group/Owner Ashley Care Group

A quiet care home designed for peaceful living in dignity and comfort Forget large, commercial 100-bed care homes in the city. This is a close-knit community, set against the breathtaking countryside... Read more

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Hazeldown

21 High Street, Foulsham, Dereham NR20 5RT

7.7 miles from centre of Dereham

8.31 Reviews

Size 18 rooms

Group/Owner Devaglade Ltd

Hazeldown provides residential care to up to 18 people living with a mental health condition. Located in a period building in the picturesque village of Foulsham, Norfolk, the home is surrounded by... Read more

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Sutherlands

136 Norwich Road, Wymondham NR18 0SX

10.6 miles from centre of Dereham

5.328 Reviews

"I have nothing but great admiration for Sutherlands Care Home (Wymondham). My mother has now been a resident there for a year. The care she..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 52 rooms

Group/Owner East Anglia Care Homes Ltd

Sutherlands is a modern, purpose built care home that offers a range of care services for its residents who have physical disabilities or those living with dementia. Within the home residents live in... Read more

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Baysfield Gardens

Eden Way, Wymondham NR18 9JB

10.5 miles from centre of Dereham

from £1,475 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Crystal Care Collection

Baysfield Gardens Care Home in Wymondham offers luxury residential, dementia, and respite care. Baysfield Gardens incorporates sustainable features such as eco-friendly technologies and energy-efficient... Read more

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Ashill Lodge Care Home

Watton Road, Ashill, Thetford IP25 7AQ

8.7 miles from centre of Dereham

8.821 Reviews

Size 35 rooms

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Quebec Hall

Quebec Road, Dereham NR19 2QY

1 miles from centre of Dereham

Size 22 rooms

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The Crown Rest Home

Station Road, Little Dunham, King's Lynn PE32 2DJ

7.6 miles from centre of Dereham

9.724 Reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 18 rooms

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Eckling Grange

Norwich Road, Dereham NR20 3BB

1.1 miles from centre of Dereham

1 Reviews

from £1,001 / weekSize 60 rooms

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Older Person Care Home costs in and around Dereham

Average older person care home costs in and around Dereham by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 11 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Dereham.

Type of Care Provided	Dereham	Norfolk	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,241	£1,241	£1,308	£1,313
Residential Dementia Care	£1,280	£1,243	£1,338	£1,343
Nursing Care	£1,560	£1,456	£1,570	£1,555
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,666	£1,452	£1,585	£1,576
All Care Types	£1,241	£1,239	£1,319	£1,326

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Dereham Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 17 care homes with fees listed.

£1,241 per week

Same as Norfolk average
5.4% below England average
5.8% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 13 care homes with fees listed.

£1,280 per week

3.0% above Norfolk average
4.5% below England average
4.9% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.

£1,560 per week

7.1% above Norfolk average
0.6% below England average
0.3% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 4 care homes with fees listed.

£1,666 per week

14.7% above Norfolk average
5.1% above England average
5.7% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Dereham?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Dereham, including 5 Nursing Homes & 25 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Dereham have the highest Review Score?

Oak Manor, York House & Lincoln House Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Dereham.

Which older person care homes in Dereham offer Nursing Care?

Oak Manor, Lincoln House Care Home & Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home are some of the 5 Nursing Homes in Dereham.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Dereham?

There are 20 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Dereham including Oak Manor, York House & Lincoln House Care Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Dereham?

Respite Care is offered by 21 elderly care homes in Dereham including Oak Manor, York House & Lincoln House Care Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Dereham have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 24 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Dereham have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.