Care Homes for Older People in and around Fakenham

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Fakenham

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

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Browse 30 Fakenham Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 1,547 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,195 per week

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Meadow House Nursing Home

Norwich Road, Swaffham PE37 8DD

14 miles from centre of Fakenham

10145 Reviews

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"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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Engelhard Lodge Care Home

Paul Engelhard Way, Cawston, Norwich NR10 4FB

13.8 miles from centre of Fakenham

1072 Reviews

"My wife and I were so fortunate to have found Engelhard Lodge for my sister. She moved in some four years ago after suffering from dementia..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 36 rooms

Engelhard Lodge Care Home offers residential care in the village of Cawston, only around 11 miles from Norwich. It is a 4 award winning Home. The home has 36 bedrooms, each with en suite facilities.... Read more

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Oak Manor

Scarning, Dereham NR19 2PG

11.1 miles from centre of Fakenham

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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Heath Lodge

Nightjar Road, Holt NR25 6GA

11.8 miles from centre of Fakenham

9.959 Reviews

10 3

"My mum seems to be so well looked after which is exactly what you want for your parent. Every member of staff is happy to help and clearly..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,637 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Heath Lodge is a care home in Holt providing 24-hour residential and dementia care on both a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end-of-life care. The home is dedicated to delivering... Read more

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King's Court Nursing Home

Hempstead Road, Holt NR25 6DQ

11.5 miles from centre of Fakenham

9.950 Reviews

12 1

"Kings Court is very special. The care my partner received was 5 stars. You have an amazing nursing team and he wanted for nothing - every..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

King's Court Nuring Home, in the historic town of Holt, is the embodiment of outstanding care delivered in an elegant and luxurious environment - combining superb facilities designed with residents' wellbeing... Read more

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York House

47 Norwich Road, Dereham NR20 3AS

11.2 miles from centre of Fakenham

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

10.3 miles from centre of Fakenham

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

6.4 miles from centre of Fakenham

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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Sanford House Nursing Home

Danes Fort Drive, Swanton Road, Dereham NR19 2SD

10.7 miles from centre of Fakenham

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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Holmwood House Care Centre

40 White Cross Road, Swaffham PE37 7QY

14.4 miles from centre of Fakenham

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

13.9 miles from centre of Fakenham

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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Woodstock

The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham NR20 4DT

8.6 miles from centre of Fakenham

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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Lyles House

7 The Street, Hindolveston, Dereham NR20 5AS

7 miles from centre of Fakenham

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

11.3 miles from centre of Fakenham

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

10.7 miles from centre of Fakenham

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 (Wells)

Westfield Avenue, Wells-next-the-sea NR23 1BY

8.7 miles from centre of Fakenham

9.747 Reviews

"My lovely sweet carefree mum has been cared for at Dorrington House for a relatively short time (3 months). I cannot fault the care she..."Read all 47 reviews

from £955 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Dorrington House

Dorrington House Wells is one of three facilities owned by the care provider that specialises in modern care methods for older people and those living with dementia. Social services rates, self funders... Read more

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Holly Cottage

32 The Street, Hindolveston, Dereham NR20 5BU

7 miles from centre of Fakenham

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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Scarborough House

Clubbs Lane, Wells-next-the-sea NR23 1DP

8.7 miles from centre of Fakenham

9.37 Reviews

"I have lived at Scarborough House for nearly 2 years and its the best decision I have ever made, I am happy and contented here the staff..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 17 rooms

Group/Owner Imperial Care Homes Ltd

Scarborough House is a small, low-dependency residential care home in Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk - a Victorian building on a real street, just a quarter of a mile from the sea, where a small group... Read more

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Woodspring House

43 Bridge Street, Fakenham NR21 9AX

0.1 miles from centre of Fakenham

9.227 Reviews

"We are incredibly fortunate that mum was able to spend her last two years at Woodspring House. She received excellent care from staff who..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 28 rooms

Woodspring House is a family owned Residential Care Home situated in the North Norfolk market town of Fakenham, specialising in dementia care, residential and respite care. Experienced carers aim to... Read more

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St Nicholas House

Littlefields, Dereham NR19 1BG

11.1 miles from centre of Fakenham

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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Cranmer House

Norwich Road, Fakenham NR21 8HR

0.5 miles from centre of Fakenham

8.492 Reviews

12 1

"My husband has just spent 18 nights in Cranmer House whilst I was on holiday. He was quite reluctant to go but the kindness and..."Read all 92 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 36 rooms

Group/Owner Norse Care (Services) Ltd

Cranmer House is a comfortable accommodation adapted for short-term care needs, having been thoroughly refurbished to support independent living and the practice of skilled care. Respite care provision... Read more

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Hazeldown

21 High Street, Foulsham, Dereham NR20 5RT

7.5 miles from centre of Fakenham

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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Oakwoods Care Home

103 Norwich Road, Fakenham NR21 8HH

0.3 miles from centre of Fakenham

8.030 Reviews

"My mother and father were local to Fakenham and both started their residency at Oakwoods at the same time in Nov 2025. Mother, in her late..."Read all 30 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 43 rooms

Oakwoods Care home in Fakenham in Norfolk delivers high quality care. Considerate, trained staff give residents support and respect. Residents have social activities to suit their interests and... Read more

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Swaffham House

Jack Boddy Way, Swaffham PE37 7HJ

13.9 miles from centre of Fakenham

5.44 Reviews

"During my Aunt's stay in the above home, I found that their care of my Aunt, she was treated with care and dignity and with alot of..."Read all 4 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 75 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Swaffham House, located in the pleasant community of Swaffham in Norfolk, is purpose-built to suit a variety of care needs, including people with dementia care and physical frailties or disabilities. The... Read more

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Field View

Hayes Lane, Fakenham NR21 9EP

0.5 miles from centre of Fakenham

from £1,000 / weekSize 17 rooms

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Letheringsett Hall

Church Lane, Letheringsett, Holt NR25 7AR

10.4 miles from centre of Fakenham

from £1,000 / weekSize 20 rooms

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Docking House

Station Road, Docking, King's Lynn PE31 8LS

10.8 miles from centre of Fakenham

8.23 Reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 39 rooms

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Quebec Hall

Quebec Road, Dereham NR19 2QY

10.2 miles from centre of Fakenham

Size 22 rooms

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The Crown Rest Home

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

10.7 miles from centre of Fakenham

9.724 Reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 18 rooms

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Eckling Grange

Norwich Road, Dereham NR20 3BB

11.5 miles from centre of Fakenham

1 Reviews

from £1,001 / weekSize 60 rooms

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Older Person Care Home costs in and around Fakenham

Average older person care home costs in and around Fakenham 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 4 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Fakenham.

Type of Care Provided	Fakenham	Norfolk	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,195	£1,241	£1,308	£1,313
Residential Dementia Care	£1,236	£1,243	£1,338	£1,343
Nursing Care	£1,588	£1,456	£1,570	£1,555
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,739	£1,452	£1,585	£1,576
All Care Types	£1,195	£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 Fakenham Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 21 care homes with fees listed.

£1,195 per week

3.8% below Norfolk average
9.5% below England average
9.9% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 11 care homes with fees listed.

£1,236 per week

0.6% below Norfolk average
8.3% below England average
8.7% below UK average

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

£1,588 per week

9.1% above Norfolk average
1.1% above England average
2.1% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 3 care homes with fees listed.

£1,739 per week

19.8% above Norfolk average
9.7% above England average
10.3% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Fakenham?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Fakenham, including 6 Nursing Homes & 24 Residential Care Homes.

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

Oak Manor, King's Court Nursing Home & York House are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Fakenham.

Which older person care homes in Fakenham offer Nursing Care?

Oak Manor, King's Court Nursing Home & Lincoln House Care Home are some of the 6 Nursing Homes in Fakenham.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Fakenham?

There are 20 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Fakenham including Oak Manor, King's Court Nursing Home & York House.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Fakenham?

Respite Care is offered by 24 elderly care homes in Fakenham including Oak Manor, King's Court Nursing Home & York House.

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

There are 23 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

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

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.