Care Homes for Older People in and around Swaffham

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Swaffham

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

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Avg. Review Score 9.1
Total 1,863 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,234 per week

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Meadow House Nursing Home

Norwich Road, Swaffham PE37 8DD

0.7 miles from centre of Swaffham

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 / week38 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

8.7 miles from centre of Swaffham

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 / week61 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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Thorp House Nursing Home

Church Road, Griston, Watton, Thetford IP25 6QA

9.8 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.982 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 / week41 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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York House

47 Norwich Road, Dereham NR20 3AS

11.4 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.8119 Reviews

12 2

"The staff are well trained and really care about every single resident, nothing is too much trouble for them! The atmosphere is relaxed and..."Read all 119 reviews

from £1,100 / week43 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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Bilney Hall Care Home

East Bilney, Fakenham Road, Dereham NR20 4AL

10.3 miles from centre of Swaffham

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 / week64 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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Lincoln House Care Home

Dereham Road, Dereham NR20 4LT

12.8 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.8105 Reviews

12 1

"I feel that my mum is very well looked after, the care staff are always friendly, polite & attentive despite having so much to do, and so..."Read all 105 reviews

from £1,200 / week60 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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Sanford House Nursing Home

Danes Fort Drive, Swanton Road, Dereham NR19 2SD

11.2 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.886 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 / week40 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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Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home

Buckingham Close, Norwich Road, Thetford IP25 6WL

9 miles from centre of Swaffham

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 / week73 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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Holmwood House Care Centre

40 White Cross Road, Swaffham PE37 7QY

0.3 miles from centre of Swaffham

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 / week62 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

8.9 miles from centre of Swaffham

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 / week42 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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Downham Grange Nursing Home

Clackclose Road, Downham Market PE38 9PA

13.2 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.588 Reviews

7 1

"I wanted to sincerely thank all the staff who have cared for our mum at The Grange whilst on respite over the last 3 months . The staff..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,150 / week62 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Downham Grange provides accommodation in a peaceful environment for those in need of residential, nursing and dementia care. The home has been designed and built to a high standard with its residents'... Read more

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Hassingham House Care Centre

Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich NR9 4JB

13.5 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.459 Reviews

13 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

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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Woodstock

The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham NR20 4DT

10.3 miles from centre of Swaffham

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 / week28 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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St Leonards Court

6 St Leonards Street, Mundford, Thetford IP26 5HG

9.4 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.365 Reviews

12 1

"My Nan has been at st Leonard's for a year and as a family we are very pleased with the care she is receiving! She settled in very well..."Read all 65 reviews

from £1,170 / week25 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

St Leonards Court is designed for the special needs of elderly people with dementia. Their rooms are tastefully decorated and provide residents with a quality environment for enjoyment of life in later... Read more

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Carrstone House Care Home

159 Bexwell Road, Downham Market PE38 9LJ

12.7 miles from centre of Swaffham

8.87 Reviews

16 2

"Since mum has moved into Carrstone House, as a family we have found Charmaine and the rest of the team to be very kind, caring and..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,150 / week72 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Opening its doors in November 2024, Carrstone House Care Home will offer expert residential, respite and memory care within a warm and homely environment. Residents' well-being will be top priority... Read more

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Dorrington House (Dereham)

28 Quebec Road, Dereham NR19 2DR

10.9 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.778 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 / week45 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

8.3 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.799 Reviews

"My lovely dad has been in Dorrington House now, for 3 years , since mum passed away. We didn't expect him to last long after the loss of..."Read all 99 reviews

from £955 / week52 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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Westfields

Westfield Road, Swaffham PE37 7HE

0.3 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.688 Reviews

12 1

"My father spent 2 weeks at Westfields while work was being carried out at his home. He enjoyed his stay at this time, being able to chat..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,050 / week51 rooms

Group/Owner Norse Care (Services) Ltd

Westfields, in Swaffham, is a comfortable residential care home that has been tailored towards the needs of older people with care needs, with scenic surroundings and a quality team of carers. Norse... Read more

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Feltwell Lodge

Lodge Road, Feltwell, Thetford IP26 4DR

11.6 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.419 Reviews

3 1

"I have the greatest respect for all the staff and management at Feltwell Lodge. This includes carers, cleaners, handymen. The staff have..."Read all 19 reviews

from £1,300 / week45 rooms

Group/Owner Suffolk Serenity Living Ltd

Feltwell Lodge is a former Victorian hunting lodge set in 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens situated in South Norfolk between Feltwell and Methwold. Feltwell Lodge is registered for 45 clients... Read more

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High Haven

Howdale Road, Downham Market PE38 9AG

13.2 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.159 Reviews

12 1

"Mum seemed happy/content with her stay in High Haven she loved all the staff & made friends with several lovely residents there. We as a..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,050 / week40 rooms

Group/Owner Norse Care (Services) Ltd

High Haven has been purpose-built to provide skilled and versatile care for older people with a wide range of health needs, accomplished by professional carers who take pride in supporting the privacy... Read more

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St Nicholas House

Littlefields, Dereham NR19 1BG

10.8 miles from centre of Swaffham

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 / week38 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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The Paddocks

45 Cley Road, Swaffham PE37 7NP

0.1 miles from centre of Swaffham

7.961 Reviews

14 1

"My sister Carol is being well looked after. She always is clean and well dressed when we visit. The staff are very kind and helpful always..."Read all 61 reviews

from £1,000 / week100 rooms

Group/Owner Castlemeadow Care Group

The Paddocks is located in the centre of Swaffham, a beautiful and tranquil Norfolk town with plenty of shops and cafes as well as a weekly market. Swaffham is situated 12 miles east of Kings Lynn and... Read more

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Lower Farm Care Home with Nursing Home

126 Grimston Road, South Wootton, King's Lynn PE30 3PB

13 miles from centre of Swaffham

8.320 Reviews

"Such excellent staff, from nurses to administration everyone cares and supports residents and families. My mum is in excellent hands here..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,000 / week46 rooms

Group/Owner Archers Healthcare Ltd

Welcome to Lower Farm, a distinguished nursing home specialising in providing exceptional care for residents with different needs, nestled in the scenic landscape of King's Lynn, Norfolk. The dedicated... Read more

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Swaffham House

Jack Boddy Way, Swaffham PE37 7HJ

0.5 miles from centre of Swaffham

2.050 Reviews

"My mother was allocated here for respite so we didn't choose it. I would have no hesitation in using this care home if needed in the..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,200 / week75 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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Winchley Home

Rectory Lane, West Winch, King's Lynn PE33 0NR

12.2 miles from centre of Swaffham

8.13 Reviews

41 rooms

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Quebec Hall

Quebec Road, Dereham NR19 2QY

11 miles from centre of Swaffham

22 rooms

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Ashill Lodge Care Home

Watton Road, Ashill, Thetford IP25 7AQ

5.4 miles from centre of Swaffham

8.821 Reviews

35 rooms

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The Crown Rest Home

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

4.1 miles from centre of Swaffham

9.723 Reviews

from £1,300 / week18 rooms

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Eckling Grange

Norwich Road, Dereham NR20 3BB

12 miles from centre of Swaffham

1 Reviews

from £1,001 / week60 rooms

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Victoria Hall

New Road, Shouldham, King's Lynn PE33 0DF

8.8 miles from centre of Swaffham

from £950 / week42 rooms

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Older Person Care Home costs in and around Swaffham

Average older person care home costs in and around Swaffham 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 5 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Swaffham.

Type of Care Provided	Swaffham	Norfolk	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,234	£1,229	£1,305	£1,309
Residential Dementia Care	£1,243	£1,229	£1,334	£1,339
Nursing Care	£1,604	£1,442	£1,566	£1,551
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,600	£1,415	£1,580	£1,570
All Care Types	£1,234	£1,229	£1,316	£1,323

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 Swaffham Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 19 care homes with fees listed.

£1,234 per week

0.4% above Norfolk average
5.8% below England average
6.1% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 14 care homes with fees listed.

£1,243 per week

1.1% above Norfolk average
7.3% below England average
7.7% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.

£1,604 per week

11.2% above Norfolk average
2.4% above England average
3.4% above UK average

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

£1,600 per week

13.1% above Norfolk average
1.3% above England average
1.9% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Swaffham?

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

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

Meadow House Nursing Home, Oak Manor & Thorp House Nursing Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Swaffham.

Which older person care homes in Swaffham offer Nursing Care?

Meadow House Nursing Home, Oak Manor & Thorp House Nursing Home are some of the 6 Nursing Homes in Swaffham.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Swaffham?

There are 19 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Swaffham including Oak Manor, Thorp House Nursing Home & York House.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Swaffham?

Respite Care is offered by 22 elderly care homes in Swaffham including Meadow House Nursing Home, Oak Manor & Thorp House Nursing Home.

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

There are 22 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

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

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Swaffham have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Swaffham include Meadow House Nursing Home.