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The home specialises in residential dementia care for the elderly and is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Nightingale Care Home can admit up to 45 residents. Funding is available for social services and privately funded residents.
The focus at Nightingale is to provide high-quality person-centred care.
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Care Provided by Nightingale 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 47 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Nightingale Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Nightingale 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
- Norfolk Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jen Pochin (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
Nightingale Care Home Reviews (13)
Nightingale Care Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.829) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nightingale Care Home has 13 reviews.
What a lovely home and wonderful carers . My Dad came to Nightingales in February this year and we feel so happy with the care he receives , everyone is brilliant . The food is wonderful to , always lots to choose from throughout the day . To all the staff at the home , you're amazing and thank you so much for caring for our Dad it really means so much to us and to Dad x
Thank you Beth for your valued feedback. We are very lucky to have Dad staying with us currently and it is a pleasure to care for him.
We all look forward to you and your family visiting the home and making Dad's day when he sees you.
We will be sure to share the review with the team.
Very good.
There are often improvements to the home - inside and outside - and it is always clean, tidy and very warm. I like that the food menu has photos as well which is helpful for some residents. The daily activities and trips out are really welcome although Mum has sight issues so can't engage as much.
The food and regular drinks and snacks are all excellent quality.
Overall, I am really happy that my Mum is being looked after so well and made to feel at home. Thanks to the whole team.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. Mum forms a large part of the home and always mentions how she has supported the home from years ago with planters and the gardens which is lovely for her to share these memories with us although may not be fully accurate.
Nightingale is not only a home from home for my Mum but for us also. Whenever we visit it's like being at home. Mum really is happy and so are we. It really is a pleasure to visit. Keep up the brilliant work you all do.
Thank you for your valued feedback. We are really lucky to have such an amazing staff team with really supportive leadership in the home which brings everyone together, including friends, families and residents.
My husband has been in Nightingale Care Home since mid-March this year. I cannot express enough the care and consideration that he has been shown. It is a valuable asset when you can know your relative is being cared for as they are here. As a family, we are so pleased that the care in this Home is such a high standard and we can feel assured of this. All the staff are great and have a difficult job with different residents with so many different problems. Thank you all.
Thank you for your valued feedback. It is a real pleasure having him live with us at Nightingale, he has become a big part of the home and is a real character.
The appearance of the grounds and decor improving nicely which is improving the feel of the place but some regular garden maintenance would be even better. I'm sure families would help.
Thank you for your valued feedback. The information will be shared with the team and we will plan to make any relevant changes/improvements linked to your feedback.
Friendly staff who care about the residents. Pleasant environment with plenty of planned activities. Food in keeping with age and dietary needs. Small rooms that meet needs but only the minimum furniture. As social care funded, unable to comment on value for money.
The staff and management are so welcoming to our family whenever we visit, no matter what is going on or how busy they are. Management and staff are constantly trying to enhance and improve surroundings for the residents, ensuring there are plenty of themed activities for them to enjoy, which frequently involves invitations to families should they wish to take part. From our experiences, the residents are spoken to kindly and with care. Any of our questions, concerns or requests have been dealt with in a timely manner. If anything we have raised has been outside of the control of the care home they have done their best to resolve it and reach a positive outcome. We visit almost daily and the running of Nightingale always appears consistent. They are a wonderful and well led team, well done to you all.
Mum received excellent end of life care here. Staff sat and talked to her in her last hours and nurses came in to administer more medication into the late-night hours and talked to her and us. What could have been so traumatic was eased greatly. I cannot speak highly enough of this great caring team. Well done and thanks
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We feel very lucky to have been a part of your loved one's care.
Fancy dress on 31st October - Brilliant.
Mum is now in the best place for her where I know she is safe and looked after.
I want to say a massive thank you to all the staff for everything you have done and continue to do for me and mum, you have made life for us that little bit easier.
You are all superstars.
We are welcome to visit at any time, the rooms are always clean, tidy and homely. The residents are often to be seen cooking, knitting and other activities. We as visitors can stay for lunch the menu's look inviting with choices. The staff are very caring and kind.
I am very happy with my wife being in Nightingales. She came here August 2016 and has been in here just over 2 years. The food here is excellent. The staff here are very friendly and helpful. The care home is only 10 minutes from where I live. It is very handy for visiting.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 June 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
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Meet the Team (2)

Recent started working at Nightingale Care Home.

I am passionate about making a difference to our residents life's and making them smile, the residents are more than a resident they are like family. I enjoy planning meaningful events for our residents and families. I am proud to be part of the Nightingale team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nightingale Care Home
What types of Care is Nightingale Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Nightingale Care Home have?
There are 47 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Nightingale Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Nightingale Care Home to the centre of Dereham?
5.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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