Care Homes for Older People in and around Thetford

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Avg. Review Score 9.5
Total 1,904 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,323 per week

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Davers Court

Shakers Lane, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BN

11.6 miles from centre of Thetford

9.9145 Reviews

34 2

"It's almost 2 years of my Mum living in Davers court. I feel I need to write another review to express my sincere thanks to the whole Team..."Read all 145 reviews

from £1,846 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Davers Court care home in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a modern, purpose-built facility that provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in beautiful surroundings. The... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Abbeygate Manor

40 Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AY

11.3 miles from centre of Thetford

9.922 Reviews

23 1

"My Dad spent his final months at Abbeygate Manor after a really bad experience with another local care home. From the moment we were shown..."Read all 22 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 81 rooms

Group/Owner Morar Living

Abbeygate Manor is a purpose-built care home in Bury St Edmunds, designed around the people who live here. From the first step inside, the atmosphere feels warm, calm, and welcoming. This modern 81-bedroom... Read more

Older Person Care
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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines

East Barton Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2RF

10.2 miles from centre of Thetford

9.9175 Reviews

43 1

"Mum moved into Montana in February following a stroke. We have been so impressed with the professional and compassionate treatment from all..."Read all 175 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 19 rooms

Group/Owner Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO

Montana Care Home is a residential and nursing home with strong values, allowing residents to choose their own way of life and personalised support. They provide person centred care based on respect... Read more

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Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Mildenhall Lodge

St John's Close, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds IP28 7NX

10.7 miles from centre of Thetford

9.9134 Reviews

30 2

"My mother moved into Mildenhall Lodge and was in the midst of a severe decline in her health. All the staff have been extremely supportive..."Read all 134 reviews

from £1,799 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Mildenhall Lodge care home provides the best personalised residential, nursing and dementia care for older people on a short-term or permanent basis. The purpose-built care home has been designed to... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Coronation House

38 Norwich Road, Thetford IP24 2JE

0.3 miles from centre of Thetford

9.828 Reviews

10 3

"My husband has been a resident since June this year. Overall experience has been excellent, keeping me informed at all times, he is so..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,588 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Coronation House in Thetford provides round-the-clock residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end-of-life care. The experienced and well-trained team... Read more

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Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home

Buckingham Close, Norwich Road, Thetford IP25 6WL

11.7 miles from centre of Thetford

9.789 Reviews

"My mother has been very well cared for since arriving a year ago. The staff are all wonderful and are always friendly welcoming and very..."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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Dementia Residential Care
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Dementia Nursing Care

Manson House

111 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1HP

11.6 miles from centre of Thetford

9.734 Reviews

20 1

"Mum has been flourishing under Manson house care since she moved in 3 months ago (albeit inevitably there are one or two hiccups that are..."Read all 34 reviews

from £950 / weekSize 34 rooms

Group/Owner Stow Healthcare Group

Manson House is a residential care home located within a Grade II listed building on Northgate Street in Bury St Edmunds. The home is a distinctive property, featuring period architecture, beautifully... Read more

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Residential Care

Stowlangtoft Hall

Stowlangtoft, Bury St Edmunds IP31 3JY

10.5 miles from centre of Thetford

9.794 Reviews

30 1

"My Dad was admitted to Stowlangtoft Hall for End of Life care for only a few weeks and was already bed bound, the staff treated him with..."Read all 94 reviews

from £950 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Stow Healthcare Group

Rated Outstanding by the CQC (March 2022), Stowlangtoft Hall is a residential and nursing care home occupying a Grade II listed country mansion within seven acres of grounds in the Suffolk countryside,... Read more

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Residential Care
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Brandon Park

Brandon Country Park, Bury Road, Brandon IP27 0SU

5.5 miles from centre of Thetford

9.793 Reviews

22 1

"As a family we have found the care of Joe excellent since he moved from hospital to Brandon Park in September. He has a very spacious..."Read all 93 reviews

from £950 / weekSize 65 rooms

Group/Owner Stow Healthcare Group

Rated Outstanding by the CQC (November 2022), Brandon Park is a nursing and residential care home set within Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, with woodland and parkland giving residents open space and... Read more

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Dementia Residential Care
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Dementia Nursing Care

Fornham House

Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds IP31 1SR

10 miles from centre of Thetford

9.7116 Reviews

13 1

"The home has been very accommodating to my family.staff are friendly and approachable it has been a very good experience since my dad has..."Read all 116 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 88 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Fornham House is located just a couple of miles from Bury St Edmunds, in the pretty village of Fornham St Martin. The home has extensive grounds with views over the surrounding countryside. The garden... Read more

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Marham House Care Home

Simcoe Road, (We're located in Marham Park), Bury St Edmunds IP32 6FR

10.4 miles from centre of Thetford

9.6104 Reviews

13 2

"My mother came to Marham House because she needed extra support & could not longer live on her own, From the first day the support she has..."Read all 104 reviews

from £1,807 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Anchor

Marham House, nestled in Bury St Edmunds, offers a warm and welcoming home for up to 66 residents, providing compassionate residential and dementia care in a friendly, comfortable setting. Each spacious... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Shipdham Manor

Chapel Street, Shipdham, Thetford IP25 7LB

16.1 miles from centre of Thetford

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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Thorp House Nursing Home

Church Road, Griston, Watton, Thetford IP25 6QA

10.8 miles from centre of Thetford

9.683 Reviews

"I moved my mother from a nursing home in Kent as we moved to Norfolk I was simply amazed to see the difference in care and my mother's..."Read all 83 reviews

from £1,400 / 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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Dementia Nursing Care

Alexander Court

21 Raymond Street, Thetford IP24 2EA

0.2 miles from centre of Thetford

9.586 Reviews

34 1

"Today was my mums 80th birthday. She has been living with dementia at Alexander court now for the last 5 years. I was amazed by the efforts..."Read all 86 reviews

from £1,484 / weekSize 47 rooms

Group/Owner Holmwood House Holdings

Alexander Court offers residential, dementia and respite care in the historic market town of Thetford, Norfolk. Managed by Holmwood Holdings, the home provides peaceful communal areas both indoors... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Ford Place

Ford Street, Thetford IP24 2EP

0.3 miles from centre of Thetford

9.5124 Reviews

26 1

"I've worked in the care profession for 21 years. So I'm very fussy and picky about care homes. Esp looking at reviews etc. my father in law..."Read all 124 reviews

from £950 / weekSize 55 rooms

Group/Owner Stow Healthcare Group

Rated Outstanding by the CQC (February 2021), Ford Place occupies a Grade II listed mansion on the edge of Thetford in Norfolk, set within 3.5 acres including an ancient walled garden, one of the most... Read more

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Respite Care

Residential Care
Nursing Care

The Beeches

West Harling Road, East Harling, Norwich NR16 2NP

7.6 miles from centre of Thetford

9.565 Reviews

15 1

"When Mum arrived Louise & team were there to welcome her. The whole team were friendly & supportive. flowers & a handwritten card were in..."Read all 65 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 46 rooms

Group/Owner Black Swan Care Group

The Beeches is Located in East Harling and set within fabulous grounds, extending over two acres. A truly beautiful home with en-suite wet rooms, The Beeches is decorated to an exceptional standard.... Read more

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Dementia Residential Care

St Leonards Court

6 St Leonards Street, Mundford, Thetford IP26 5HG

7.9 miles from centre of Thetford

9.466 Reviews

12 1

"Dad was very happy all the staff treated him like a member of the family, he was treated with dignity and respect, all of us when we..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,170 / weekSize 25 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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St Peter's House Care Home

29 Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3RJ

11.8 miles from centre of Thetford

9.250 Reviews

"To the staff at St Peter's care home in Bury St Edmunds. Thank you for the wonderful care you gave my Dad during the 11 months he was with..."Read all 50 reviews

Size 66 rooms

St Peter’s House is located in the charming market town of Bury St Edmunds. This purpose-built care home offers a welcoming, homely atmosphere, thoughtfully combined with modern amenities to ensure guests... Read more

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Dorrington House (Watton)

73 Norwich Road, Watton, Thetford IP25 6DH

11.4 miles from centre of Thetford

9.799 Reviews

"My husband has been a resident just over 2 years now. He is being cared for extremely well. Always clean & dressed well. He is nearly..."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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Mabbs Hall Care Home

High Street, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds IP28 7EA

11.3 miles from centre of Thetford

9.756 Reviews

"I am very comfortable + well cared for. I am very contented, Mabbs Hall is a very pleasant place to live + I feel very fortunate to be..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 29 rooms

Group/Owner MNS Care plc / Angel Care

Mabbs Hall Care Home provides nursing and mental health care for up to 29 residents. Mabbs Hall is located in the small market town of Mildenhall, Suffolk. It is a short drive to Cambridge and just... Read more

Older Person Care
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Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
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Dementia Nursing Care

Feltwell Lodge

Lodge Road, Feltwell, Thetford IP26 4DR

9.8 miles from centre of Thetford

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 / weekSize 45 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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The Beeches

39 High Street, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2HJ

8.7 miles from centre of Thetford

9.456 Reviews

24 1

"A very close friend has been a resident here since COVID and has dementia. I have been visiting her almost every week (apart from away..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,245 / weekSize 44 rooms

At The Beeches Residential Home, they specialise in all aspects of dementia care. Situated in the picturesque village of Ixworth, near Bury St Edmunds, this Grade ll listed home supports a small... Read more

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North Court Care Home

108 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1HS

11.5 miles from centre of Thetford

8.132 Reviews

8 1

"My grandad has very complex needs and requires nursing care, and I am so grateful for the attention and knowledge of the nursing team. They..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner Maven Healthcare One Ltd

North Court Care Home has trained staff who ensure residents’ privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Trained, caring staff give people the support they need. Residents can enjoy a wide... Read more

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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
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Redgate House

Redgate, Thetford IP24 2HE

0.3 miles from centre of Thetford

from £1,250 / weekSize 20 rooms

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Risby Park Nursing Home

Hall Lane, Risby, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6RS

11.3 miles from centre of Thetford

4 Reviews

from £1,730 / weekSize 54 rooms

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The Red House

Norwich Road, Kilverstone, Thetford IP24 2RF

1 miles from centre of Thetford

from £1,250 / weekSize 15 rooms

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Ashill Lodge Care Home

Watton Road, Ashill, Thetford IP25 7AQ

12.7 miles from centre of Thetford

8.621 Reviews

Size 35 rooms

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Ashmore Nursing Home

Barningham Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2AD

8 miles from centre of Thetford

from £1,420 / weekSize 36 rooms

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Nursing Care

Risby Hall Nursing Home

Hall Lane, Risby, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6RS

11.3 miles from centre of Thetford

Size 34 rooms

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Cedar Lodge

Hengrave Road, Culford, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6DX

8.8 miles from centre of Thetford

from £912 / weekSize 25 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thetford Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Thetford

Average older person care home costs in and around Thetford 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 Thetford.

Type of Care Provided	Thetford	Norfolk	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,319	£1,261	£1,312	£1,318
Residential Dementia Care	£1,343	£1,278	£1,347	£1,354
Nursing Care	£1,327	£1,474	£1,579	£1,568
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,454	£1,504	£1,601	£1,596
All Care Types	£1,323	£1,259	£1,324	£1,331

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 Thetford Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 23 care homes with fees listed.

£1,319 per week

4.6% above Norfolk average
0.5% above England average
0.1% above UK average

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

£1,343 per week

5.1% above Norfolk average
0.3% below England average
0.8% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 9 care homes with fees listed.

£1,327 per week

11.1% below Norfolk average
19.0% below England average
18.2% below UK average

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

£1,454 per week

3.4% below Norfolk average
10.1% below England average
9.8% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Thetford?

There are 12 Older Person Care Homes in Thetford, including 3 Nursing Homes & 9 Residential Care Homes.

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

Coronation House, Dorrington House (Watton) & Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Thetford.

Which older person care homes in Thetford offer Nursing Care?

Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home, Thorp House Nursing Home & Ford Place are some of the 3 Nursing Homes in Thetford.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Thetford?

There are 11 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Thetford including Coronation House, Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home & Shipdham Manor.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Thetford?

Respite Care is offered by 12 elderly care homes in Thetford including Coronation House, Buckingham Lodge Nursing Home & Shipdham Manor.

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

There are 10 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Thetford 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 Thetford include Coronation House.