
All I can say is what a lovely place to be. I always feel welcomed.Gloria T(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Our visit to the home left me feeling very happy knowing my brother was being well looked afterAnita R(Sister of Resident/Service User)


All I can say is what a lovely place to be. I always feel welcomed.Gloria T(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Our visit to the home left me feeling very happy knowing my brother was being well looked afterAnita R(Sister of Resident/Service User)


Nightingale Lodge is registered to offer care provision for twenty-four residents, all of whom enjoy a comfortable interior with their own en-suite bedrooms.
The property is well-situated for nearby amenities as well as being a short walk from the Hunstanton seafront, giving residents a wide range of options over their own lifestyle and sense of personal freedom.
Partially-sighted residents are welcomed at Nightingale and carers are qualified in helping with a wide range of individual needs, with assistance from other healthcare professionals where required.
Care Provided by Nightingale Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 29 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Nightingale Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Nightingale Lodge 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
- Black Swan Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharon Plane (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Visiting
- 24 hour visiting welcomed
Parking
- Parking available outside home
Nightingale Lodge Reviews (88)
Nightingale Lodge has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.506) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nightingale Lodge has 88 reviews.
They throw wonderful parties and BBQs. A few times we have arrived at the home to see our friend and they have gone out for the day on trips or to the café down on Hunstanton High Street.
Our friends are happy here and have recommended the home to me when I require support eventually.
Thank you all for making me feel welcomed and well fed!
Thank you for your kind comments, they definitely know how to feed you at Nightingale Lodge! I will be sure to pass your comments on to the staff.
Unfortunately Mum passed away very recently. Her stay was less than 3 months but we are so pleased she ended her time in a home where the staff treated her with so much love and care. When Mum was gravely ill, they did all they could not only for Mum but for the immediate family who were with her for the two days before she passed. The staff couldn't do enough for us, they are professional, experienced, happy and truly cared.
Thank you for your kind words about the care and support your mum received at Nightingale Lodge. We're sorry for your loss and thankful that we were able to support you and your family at this sad time for you all.
Visiting my friend, I found she had adapted well to her new 'home', was very pleased with the food provided and found, as I did, the staff were so helpful, kind and a pleasure to talk to. Every time I come away from a visit, I know my friend is in good hands.
I have visited my friend four times now and find her happy and relaxed. The carers are excellent, welcoming, friendly, caring and attentive to the residents. There are four rooms where people can sit, plus their own rooms and the garden. The decor is clean, bright and modern. There is entertainment most days with the occasional coach trip. I feel the manager runs a very happy home.
My wife entered Nightingale Lodge the night of Easter Sunday (31st March 2024) so there is only one week of experience to comment upon. My first impression is of a very caring establishment with hard-working and dedicated staff, led by an efficient and understanding manager. The atmosphere within is very good and whilst the individual rooms vary, the residents appear to be satisfied and my wife is happy in her small but pleasant room. The staff appear to be understanding of dementia and I am looking forward to getting to know them better in the months to come.
We were made very welcome, everywhere looked clean and tidy.
Six years of life at Nightingale,
In rain, snow, sunshine and hail,
Brings much sunshine into my life,
Carers do everything they possibly can,
When I have a problem of any kind,
A carer will encourage with her famous 'carry on regardless'
To get me out of a mess,
Nothing more, nothing less.
Made to feel very welcome and particularly enjoyed sitting in the beautiful garden. The gardener was very kind and stopped to talk to us. Carer brought all three of us an ice cream, most welcome and unexpected.
The staff are always friendly and helpful. The accommodation is always clean, bed made, tidy and well cared for. The food looks appetising.
Thank you for your kind words, I will pass them on to the team at Nightingale Lodge.
Polite and friendly staff.
Thank you for your kind words, I will be sure to pass them on to the staff.
All the staff are very kind.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback, which will be shared with the teams. The team are proud to support you, as part of the Nightingale Lodge community.
It was a heartbreaking decision to place my Step Mother in a care home. Nightingale Lodge was recommended by a friend and thank goodness we followed her advice. I have seen nothing but kindness from the staff who are well aware that we live a long way from Hunstanton and are always ready to keep me updated. There have been a number of hospital stays which have confused and upset my Step-Mother but the staff have worked hard to settle her back into the routine and have even managed to get some weight back on her.
I, and especially my wife, who is a nurse that has done agency work in several homes, were very impressed by every aspect of his home. More importantly, we were especially pleased at how happy our friend seems to be here.
All I can say is what a lovely place to be. I always feel welcomed. I see happy people. Well done to all.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We know the residents you visit always look forward to seeing you and your support to access the church. The support team will appreciate hearing about your positive review.
We are really happy with everything at Nightingale Lodge our uncle has really settled there since arriving in February. He loves his outings and activities and provided his meals and drink and his room. Thank you to all the lovely caring staff I'm sure they never know what he will come out with next. As we are not local it is peace of mind for us that he is happy safe and cared for.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It is a pleasure to have your uncle as part of the Nightingale Lodge community and we certainly do enjoy his impromptu comments. The staff will appreciate your kind and reassuring words and we look forward to your next visit.
Mum is incredibly happy here and all the staff are caring and helpful. Covid has been a difficult time but restrictions are now lifted and things are even better. Plenty for mum to do and be taken out a lot which she loves. Our lives are so much easier now that mum is so well looked after and cared for. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased that the care and support provided by the team is making such a difference to your mum and yourself. Family is certainly important to the Nightingale Lodge team.
A pleasant house to go into, with a welcome from the staff. The general impression is friendliness and comfort. When I telephone for an appointment, the phone is answered promptly and pleasantly, even when they are clearly busy. I am delighted my friend is given the respect and cheerfully good manners she deserves.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so pleased to hear that both you and your friend experienced such great care and support. The team will be so proud to know their care and dedication are making a difference.
The staff are very attentive and make Mum feel comfortable and well looked after. She especially enjoys the home-cooked meals.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are all so pleased that your mum is receiving such great care. The team will be very proud to hear their hard work and dedication are making such a difference.
Nightingale Lodge is a really lovely care home. It's very clean and the staff are lovely and so helpful. My friend is very happy there.
Thanks you for your lovely review. We are so very pleased that your friend is feeling happy living at the home. The team will be so proud that their hard work and dedication is making such a difference.
My dear elderly friend has been in the home since 09/2021. I am a retired matron and myself, managed care homes and would be proud to have been associated with Norfolk Lodge. I chose this home after viewing several, looking for friendliness and care and the minute the manager opened the door I knew I had found home for my friend. When the door opened I heard noise, laughing and music - perfect. My friend tells me every time that she is asked "I can't fault anything" and believe me if something was wrong, I would be told.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Nightingale Lodge. We are all so pleased that your friend is experiencing such great care and support. The team will be overjoyed to hear their care and dedication is making all the difference.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 October 2021Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 10 August 2026Single occupancy ensuite rooms
News (1) & Events (0)
- 22 Oct 2025
The multi-award winning Black Swan Care Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired All Hallows Care Home, in Bungay, Suffolk marking a major strategic investment in local care...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
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Meet the Team (1)

Sharon has joined the Nightingale Lodge team as Care Home Manager following the retirement of Sandra Rowe. Sharon brings over 20 years of experience in Care Home Management to the role.
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