Thank you so much to the manager, senior carer and all the staff at Bilney Hall for making Dad's 90tJon L(Son of Resident/Service User)

Their care for Mum and for me is exceptional and I cannot commend them highly enough. Thank you.Sarah S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are so lovely and today I was overjoyed to be able to visit herJeanie W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you so much to the manager, senior carer and all the staff at Bilney Hall for making Dad's 90tJon L(Son of Resident/Service User)

Their care for Mum and for me is exceptional and I cannot commend them highly enough. Thank you.Sarah S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are so lovely and today I was overjoyed to be able to visit herJeanie W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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 facilities, are tastefully decorated and provide residents with the necessary facilities for a quality life in later years. The Home provides residential care for frail elderly residents and has separate wings for those with dementia. Although all rooms...
Care Provided by Bilney Hall Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 Service Users
Dementia Care Types Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we Define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,200
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,200
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,250
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,250
Contact Bilney Hall Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nikki Shaw (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (18)
Bilney Hall Care Home Reviews (104)
Bilney Hall Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bilney Hall Care Home has 104 reviews.
All-in-all, we were spoilt rotten!
And the care Cathy receives is wonderful.
My mother has settled in well since moving in as a resident. The care and attention she has received has been excellent. She has had a number of illnesses since arriving not at all related to the care home but they have been treated quickly and she seems to be happier in the home and enjoys the social activities that the care team provide.
Mum moved in to Bilney Hall several weeks ago. She has got her sparkle back, before she was very isolated and was unable to leave her home. Now she has made friends, and thinks all of the carers and staff are lovely. She's joining in with all of the activities, eating foods that she hasn't had in along time, and everytime I visit her she looks so well and happy. Mum says it feels like home, and I couldn't have asked for her move to have gone better. The staff/carers are always friendly when I visit and I feel so much better knowing she is so well looked after by people who really care.
Care for my nan has been nothing but exceptional from the moment she moved in, she has only been there a few weeks and we can notice a massive change with how content and settled she is there. There is always something going on for them to do, Everyone is very friendly and as my nan said "it's like one big family" would highly recommend Bilney Care Home. Thank you for everything you do!
Thankyou for this lovely review. Nan has settled in really well and it feels like she has been here for ever.
I have nothing but good things to say. Thanks BCH.
Thank you for this lovely review. I will pass this on to the staff team looking after him.
The home fits all his requirments. He gets on well with the staff and sings his praises about them to us, sometimes literally! Boots enjoys the other residents and has made friends with many of them.
It is a pity that he can not get out in the open as much as he would like to, as his artistic eye likes to embrace nature.
We are happy with his first year at Bilney Hall
Thank you to everyone who has cared for Boots
Thankyou very much for the lovely review. I will ass this on to the team who care for him.
Bilney Hall happy for us to change dads room around to make him more comfortable and to bring furniture.
All staff members talk to their residents by name.
Activities look good, not participated in many yet.
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we are glad that your dad has settled in so well. I will pass your praise on to the team looking after him.
My mother has been a resident at Bilney Hall for 6 years. She has received excellent care which has evolved with her changing needs and health requirements. I have always been made to feel included in any decisions and staff are friendly, sensitive and caring. Everyone works hard to provide activities and an environment that reflects celebrations throughout the year. Most importantly Bilney Hall has given the opportunity for my mother to call it her home in her later years.
Thankyou for taking the time to review us. I will pass this on to the team who look after her.
I can not speak highly enough of the care my sister is receiving & the excellent staff both carers & management.
Thank you for your lovely review. I will ensure the team are aware of your praise
My Mother has been a resident at Bilney Hall for a year this month, and my brothers and I are so happy with Bilney. Our Mother is cared for beautifully by the lovely staff, who really are person-centred in their approach. They are a caring and fun team, and are always on hand to answer any questions and offer support. Mum has built a great bond with many of them and really enjoys their company and their kindness. The home itself is well maintained, Mum has a beautiful room which is always immaculate. As are her clothes and the environment in general. It feels fresh and clean throughout and it is lively, especially now that some new residents have joined the old hall. Nikki the manager is fantastic! She is totally hands on with the residents, always up to date on how they are, and what is happening for them by the day. She always makes herself available for catch ups and goes above and beyond for the residents. Cannot recommend highly enough! Thank you Bilney for peace of mind xx
Thankyou for your lovely comment i will ensure this is shared with the staff.
We visit Mum mid morning or mid afternoon and find her seated in a comfortable chair, in a bright, spacious lounge with beautiful country views. The staff are attentive and make sure she has a choice of drinks. Her room is clean and well organised.
In general, the staff are welcoming, polite and friendly and will always communicate any issues to us. The management is professional, experienced and supportive. I am very grateful that my mother is at Bilney Hall and appreciate all the staff's hard work and care.
Thankyou for this lovely review. The whole team at Bilney Hall are dedicated to providing quality care.
Since my mother came to Bilney in February we have noticed a huge improvement in her mobility, interaction and have seen glimmers of who she is again which has been delightful. We have had lots of laughs and smiles with the staff as well. The home is always clean and tidy and Mums room is lovely. The staff are friendly and can always answer any queries about Mum. An excellent home.
Thankyou for making the Review, i will share with the staff who look after mum
My mum moved into Bilney Hall in late February. It is a Care Home where the resident's come first. The manager and her staff are excellent and provide a friendly and welcoming environment along with understanding, care and compassion at all times to both residents and their relatives. The meals are wholesome and good and the team cater for individual dietary needs. The rooms are clean and the laundry is always fresh and ironed. Residents are actively encouraged to take part in a variety of activities each week. The manager is an experienced, highly competent professional who is respected by all of her staff. I have total confidence of the management of mums future care needs.
Thank you for this lovely review. We are please that mum has settled in so well. I will pass your comments on to Liddell team, domestic team, laundry team nd activities
I have regular updates from the home on all issues, concerns.
Dad can be cantankerous at times over certain things (food in particular) and we are working through the best way forward.
Mum although of course the dementia is progressing seems so happy, engaging with activities.
Thanks as ever
Thankyou for this lovely review. i will pass it on to the staff who care for them.
The staff at Bilney Hall are always warm and welcoming to visitors and take really good care of my mother, since she moved in she has flourished. As a relative it is lovely to feel confident that Bilney Hall does not just 'tick the boxes' to meet the minimum level of care (which we have had experience of), they really take an interest in making residents as comfortable and happy as possible.
Thank you for your review. Please call in to see us on your next visit so we can address any of the areas where we only scored a 3.
My dad is well care for by all the carers and find them very approachable and helpful, if I have any queries they are there to rectify. They seam to acknowledge what helps get him through each day activity wise he likes the entertainment and to take part.
Thank you for this lovely review. I will pass this on to the staff who look after him
The staff in Bilney are always very friendly and work so incredibly hard, dads needs can be hard to deal with at times, but the respect and care they have given him has been exceptional.
The Manager is always available to speak to about any concerns we have, she's always ready to help with a solution or just listen.
The home itself always smells fresh and welcoming, Dad really enjoys the food and he usually gets involved in the visits that the team plan whether that be Owls showcasing or a singalong.
I would be the first to recommend Bilney Hall, when it comes to care from the staff and the place feeling and looking like a home from home
Thankyou for taking the time to write this review. I will pass these comments on to the staff who care for him.
My nan came to Bilney Hall for a short respite stay. During her time there she had a nice room with a view of the garden which she enjoyed doing some bird watching. She also enjoyed chatting to the other lovely residents and staff and participating in the activities during the day, especially the music. Would 100% bring her back if needed, she and our family are very happy with the home and staff!
Thankyou for this lovely review. I will pass this onto the team who looked after her.
Bilney Hall are doing a great job of keeping my Dad safe and cared for. The team are communicative and keep us up to date on a regular basis and the carers are kind and supportive. The team manage a good balance of managing some challenging behaviours and conditions alongside providing the best care and support they can.
Thank you for this lovely review. I will pass these comments on to the team looking after him.
The Manager and all her staff were exemplary in their care, compassion and personal handling, as my wife needed hoists to move her from chair to bed etc.
In 2024 my wife was in another Care Home for several weeks, it was terrible, the comparison between that care home and Bilney Hall was so unbelievable.
All the staff were happy and very welcoming and offered compassion to myself. I would recommend this Care Home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 January 2026- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (4) & Events (0)
- Posted: Wednesday 13 Nov 2024At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- Posted: Monday 14 Oct 2024On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
- Posted: Monday 14 Oct 2024On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group LtdDate: Friday 30 Jan 2026
- Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group LtdDate: Friday 31 Jan 2025
- Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group LtdDate: Tuesday 28 Feb 2023
Meet the Team (4)
“The quality of care is high, and the staff know the residents well. The main senior team have been long-serving and is passionate about the home and its residents.”
Her interests outside of work are Pilates and cycling. Her husband is cooking a Jamie Oliver 15-minute meal on a Saturday (usually takes 2 hours), and a weekend drive in a classic Alfa Romeo.
The thing Nikki most enjoys about working at Bilney Hall is working with such a great team.
I have worked at Bilney Hall for 11 years now. I started as a Carer, having worked for the domiciliary side of healthcare homes. Over the years, I have progressed through job roles, whilst completing additional qualifications. I became a medication assistant, then progressed to senior, the head of care and now deputy manager. In 2020, I also completed my nursing associate foundation degree.
“I decided to work at Bilney Hall as I had worked in domiciliary care, I wanted a fixed place of work where I could care for people and have a positive impact. My favourite part of my day is making a resident's day and being told you’re appreciated and loved, especially in these times where we are the only people our residents see on a regular basis.”
“I decided to work at Bilney Hall as it had a friendly atmosphere. My favourite part of my day is the end of shift, knowing we have achieved the targets set.”
Frequently Asked Questions about Bilney Hall Care Home
What types of Care is Bilney Hall Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bilney Hall Care Home have?
There are 62 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bilney Hall Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bilney Hall Care Home to the centre of Dereham?
4.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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