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Scarborough House

Clubbs Lane, Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk NR23 1DP
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Scarborough House, Wells-next-the-sea

Scarborough House is a small, low-dependency residential care home in Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk - a Victorian building on a real street, just a quarter of a mile from the sea, where a small group of up to seventeen residents enjoy a warm, family-style environment.

People of the home still go to the hairdresser, take their scooter to the high street, attend their local church or Day Centre, and sit outside...  

Care Provided by Scarborough House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 17 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,000 - £1,200£1,000 - £1,200

Weekly fees reflect the size and position of the room chosen, with a range across the available accommodation. All fees include accommodation, all meals and drinks, personal care, laundry, medications management, and all day-to-day living costs. In-house chiropody is available at an additional charge. Hairdressing is carried out by a local trusted hairdresser and charged separately. Families are encouraged to discuss room options and corresponding fees directly with the home to find the best fit for their loved one's needs and preferences.

Contact Scarborough House 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

Person in charge

  • Kamil Pyra (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2016
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (15)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time without an appointment. There are no set visiting hours — families are encouraged to drop in, stay for a coffee, and spend time with their loved one whenever suits them. Towards the end of life, visiting hours are extended without restriction and overnight stays can be accommodated. The home has an open door policy and residents themselves are free to come and go as they please.

Parking

  • On-site parking is available. The town is small and easily navigable on foot from nearby car parks.

Scarborough House Reviews (7)

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9.3

Scarborough House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.332) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Scarborough House has 7 reviews.

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Review from Barbara P (Resident / Service User) published on 2 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have lived at Scarborough House for nearly 2 years and its the best decision I have ever made, I am happy and contented here the staff are kind thoughtful and human, we have good home cooked meals and I love my room, all arranged as I want, my friends and family come and go as they wish.

Reply from Kamil Pyra, Registered Manager at Scarborough House

Thank you for sharing this - this means a great deal to us. We are glad this is your home, and that the people you love are always welcome here. With warm wishes

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Review from Alison B (Wife of Resident) published on 19 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband moved into residential care six weeks ago. He was given a warm welcome and every effort was made to ensure his needs were met. He has since settled well and is content. Most of the staff have worked there for a considerate number of years and created a friendly family atmosphere.

Reply from Kamil Pyra, Registered Manager at Scarborough House

Thank you for sharing this so early into your husband's time with us - it is lovely to hear he has settled well and feels content. That family atmosphere you mention is something we are genuinely proud of. With warm wishes

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Review from Marion M (Wife of Resident) published on 19 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Following COVID in February 2020, My husband lost his mobility. He struggled at home and physiotherapy at Tapping House but had 22 falls in 2023, broke his hip and was admitted to hospital.
After rehab, attempts to recover his mobility failed, and he required 24/7 care, and was then admitted to Scarborough House in late February 2024.
My husband settled in quickly and we were both made very welcome. He was not a gregarious man so he did not take advantage of social activities other than eating in the dining room.
In his room staff needed to use a Ros Return and finally a hoist to move him from bed to chair or wheelchair or lavatory, always done with good grace. When he became doubly incontinent, he was treated with such respect & dignity as staff cleaned him up. In May 2025 he required further surgery and returned from hospital very frail & mentally diminished.

During his final 10 weeks, staff showed him such tender, loving care -often beyond the call of duty, and with humour.

Reply from Kamil Pyra, Registered Manager at Scarborough House

Thank you for sharing your husband's journey with us - from those difficult months before he arrived, to the life he found here at Scarborough House. It means a great deal to know he settled in, was cared for with respect through every stage, and that in his final weeks our team were able to be...  

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Review from A G (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Excellent home from home. We can visit anytime the door is always unlocked and the staff are always welcoming.
The care my mother has received has been excellent not rushed or careless nothing seems too much trouble. Everything is done the way my mother likes it done and when.
The staff are all familiar and know the residents well.
The activities look fun and mum likes to join in where she didn't in the other home.
The food is provided is what she likes if she doesn't like what's on the menu the cook will prepare her something else. Proper person centred care.
Mum likes to visit the town to do shopping or to visit a coffee shop.

I really couldn't ask for any better.

Reply from Kamil Pyra, Manager at Scarborough House

Thank you so much for these wonderful words - they mean a great deal to the whole team. With warm wishes

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Review from L W (Friend of Resident) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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I visited a friend - one of the Residents of Scarborough House Home N.Norfolk . My immediate thoughts on my first visit there was that it was good, good welcoming from the staff, clean and a good relaxed feeling was evident .when I was looking for a care Home for my own Mother it was difficult to know what would be right for her. There were the Homes, brand new, purpose built all mod cons- but old folks like familiarity - chairs like their chairs carpets curtains the look of their surrounding not too dissimilar to their own homes that they had to leave behind, that's Scarborough's look. When I visited my friend I would also pop into see other residents whose doors were open and in the sitting room it always seemed a relaxed atmosphere, and the Residents happy to have a chat. Scarborough House is a good Home.

Linda

Reply from Kamil Pyra, Manager at Scarborough House

Thank you so much for this - and how lovely that your visits here left such a warm impression. With warm wishes

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Review from Ivan W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 27 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother-in-law has been here for several years now. They are a good price, swapped out their furniture for hers, she has a good sized room and they are local. Good Wi-Fi, so she can stay in contact with family abroad, they help her if needed. During Covid they sent photos of her and did video chats with everyone (from their tablet) to keep all in touch and not be isolated.

They do outings, local clubs, social gatherings and celebrations, birthday teas are always special (tasty too). It's like a big happy family, supportive, kind, patient and have a laugh too. Would choose again and definitely recommend.

Reply from Kamil Pyra, Manager at Scarborough House

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this - it means a great deal to us. The pandemic years were difficult for everyone, and keeping families connected when visits weren't possible was something we felt strongly about. Knowing that those small gestures made a difference is wonderful to...  

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Review from Louise W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been at Scarborough House nearly 8 years now and I would definitely recommend staying here for a loved one. They are caring, patient, friendly and thoughtful being both compassionate and very competent.
I looked at several Care Homes before picking Scarborough House, others had small room and were impersonal. Here is a beautiful building and feels like a home with the staff and residents as one big family.
I first viewed, with no notice, was most welcome, nothing to 'hide', very open. The owner and staff have become friends and are very supportive of me too when things have been tough with my mum.
My mum has a beautiful medium room, very generous with an on suite toilet. Bathroom close by with aids if required.
Staff engage residents with a range of activities, games/quiz's, parties for Halloween, Christmas and birthday high tea very yummy (Dietary adaptations as required).

Over the years they have been outstanding. Mum and I have been most happy with our choice.

Reply from Kamil Pyra, Manager at Scarborough House

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us - and what a wonderful thing to read. Eight years is a long time, and the fact that you and your Mum have felt at home here throughout means more to us than any inspection result ever could. We remember that first unannounced visit well - and we...  

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 October 2019
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (2)

Kamil Pyra
Kamil PyraJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2015

Kamil has worked at Scarborough House for eleven years — starting as a carer, moving to a senior carer, and for the past six years serving as Registered Manager. The home is not something Kamil manages from a distance. It is something he has grown up in professionally, from the floor upwards.

Because his career began in hands-on care, Kamil has a clear understanding of what good care actually looks like in practice — not on paper. What it takes to support someone with dignity at six in the morning, and what families need to hear when they are worried. That background shapes everything about how Scarborough House is run.

His approach is straightforward. Residents should feel like people, not service users. Families should feel genuinely welcome, not managed. And staff should feel supported and valued — because the quality of care in any home is only ever as good as the people delivering it.

Scarborough House has consistently achieved very high ratings across all formal inspections. Kamil is proud of that — but prouder still that those results reflect how the home works every day, not just on inspection day.

Charlie Hill
Charlie HillJob Title:Care ManagerJoined: 2018

Charlie has built her career in care over nearly two decades — beginning as a Care Assistant in a mental health unit, moving into community-based domiciliary care, and for the past eight years growing within Scarborough House from Care Assistant through to Senior Carer and now Care Manager. Her progression has been steady and earned, shaped by hands-on experience at every stage.

Her early years in mental health gave her a strong understanding of complex needs and the importance of patience, consistency, and empathy. This was followed by over a decade in community care, supporting people in their own homes with day-to-day living — from personal care and meals to medication and emotional support. That experience of working independently, building trust quickly, and adapting to each individual still informs how she works today.

Charlie's approach to care is simple and consistent — people should be seen as individuals, not service users. Families should feel informed and reassured, not left wondering. She places a strong emphasis on transparency and communication, ensuring relatives feel involved. Charlie's great passion is medication management.

As Care Manager, she works closely alongside the Registered Manager, playing a central role in maintaining standards and continually striving for the best possible inspection outcomes. She takes particular pride in the consistency of care within the home and the teamwork that underpins it — believing that strong staff support ultimately leads to better outcomes for residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scarborough House

What types of Care is Scarborough House registered for?

Older Person Care, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Scarborough House have?

There are 15 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Scarborough House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Scarborough House to the centre of Wells-next-the-sea?

0.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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