
On visiting my friend who had only been in the home for 3 days, she seemed so happy and relaxed,Jill E(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Exceptional management and staff - Special thanks to all at York House.Alison P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The meals were excellent and lots of activitiesT D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

On visiting my friend who had only been in the home for 3 days, she seemed so happy and relaxed,Jill E(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Exceptional management and staff - Special thanks to all at York House.Alison P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The meals were excellent and lots of activitiesT D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

York House is situated in the pleasant market town of Dereham, not far from Norwich and the Norfolk coast. The home provides an excellent choice of accommodation, offering rooms with ensuite facilities and spacious communal living areas and dining room in a homely environment.
High quality short-term, respite or rehabilitation care or longer term support is available at the home, and residents benefit from a tranquil environment with good access to...
York House is situated in the pleasant market town of Dereham, not far from Norwich and the Norfolk coast. The home provides an excellent choice of accommodation, offering rooms with ensuite facilities and spacious communal living areas and dining room in a homely environment.
High quality short-term, respite or rehabilitation care or longer term support is available at the home, and residents benefit from a tranquil environment with good access to local amenities in the Dereham community. The team strives to foster strong connections with the local community and encourages residents to remain active and engaged in the local Dereham area.
The home provides freshly cooked, nutritious meals tailored to meet any dietary requirements, along with a comprehensive activities and wellbeing program. This includes personalised one-to-one activities for each resident, as well as group activities.
The highly trained team supports residents with a mix of warmth and professionalism, ensuring that any feedback is taken on board to continuously improve daily life at York House.
Care Provided by York House
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 43 Service Users
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)
- 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 York House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact York 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
- Black Swan Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mariana Soare (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Visiting
- 24 hour visiting welcomed
Parking
- Parking available outside home
York House Reviews (122)
York House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time York House has 122 reviews.
I was very well looked after following a cancer operation. I needed to spend a short period of recuperation prior to returning home. York House was able to fulfil this role admirably, and in many ways, exceeded my expectations. The staff were attentive, friendly, and in a number of instances,...
Prices were well in line with what I had expected, and the facilities more than adequate. Overall my impressions were of a well-run home with an excellent team of carers ready to assist.
Dad has been to respite care at York House twice now. All staff are very friendly and helpful and extremely caring to Dad; he has enjoyed the activities and the meals. York House is very clean, and he has a lovely room. Certainly no complaints with the level of service provided by all staff at York...
Dad has been to respite care at York House twice now. All staff are very friendly and helpful and extremely caring to Dad; he has enjoyed the activities and the meals. York House is very clean, and he has a lovely room. Certainly no complaints with the level of service provided by all staff at York House. Thank you for all your kindness and care in looking after Dad. I am sure he will be back again soon.
Beautiful home. Warm, caring staff who have the resident's best interests in mind. Very helpful and efficient. Every time I go (weekly), I'm always greeted with a smile. My nan has improved so much being here (in four weeks) than she ever did elsewhere. So pleased my nan got into this home; it's...
Beautiful home. Warm, caring staff who have the resident's best interests in mind. Very helpful and efficient. Every time I go (weekly), I'm always greeted with a smile. My nan has improved so much being here (in four weeks) than she ever did elsewhere. So pleased my nan got into this home; it's even nice to know we can take our family pet (which my nan loves to see). Highly recommend York House
Finding the right place to care for your loved one is a big decision. I felt comfortable as soon as I visited York House and met the people there. The staff are all friendly and great at their jobs; they make an effort to know the residents, as well as meeting their care needs. No doubt the...
Finding the right place to care for your loved one is a big decision. I felt comfortable as soon as I visited York House and met the people there. The staff are all friendly and great at their jobs; they make an effort to know the residents, as well as meeting their care needs. No doubt the pandemic has provided lots of challenges, but I have always found York House well-staffed and my dad well cared for. Thank you!
York House is wonderful; they looked after my mum with dignity and respect. On the day my mum passed away, we were with her, and all the staff on duty that day made sure we were ok as well, bringing us ice cream, coffee and biscuits etc; they are all simply the best.
York House is wonderful; they looked after my mum with dignity and respect. On the day my mum passed away, we were with her, and all the staff on duty that day made sure we were ok as well, bringing us ice cream, coffee and biscuits etc; they are all simply the best.
I have not seen my mother for some time, due to COVID restrictions, but in the last month, I have been able to see her three times. I have noticed she has deteriorated quite a bit. The last time I saw her was on Tuesday 6th April, when I found her incoherent which was quite upsetting. I only went...
I have not seen my mother for some time, due to COVID restrictions, but in the last month, I have been able to see her three times. I have noticed she has deteriorated quite a bit. The last time I saw her was on Tuesday 6th April, when I found her incoherent which was quite upsetting. I only went in as far as the designated room but all the checks were done very satisfactorily. I’ve always found the staff very happy and helpful.
The manager and her team are excellent and I cannot thank them enough for looking after my brother and mother. They go the extra mile to make life better for all the residents. Nothing is too much trouble.
The manager and her team are excellent and I cannot thank them enough for looking after my brother and mother. They go the extra mile to make life better for all the residents. Nothing is too much trouble.
All aspects of this care home are excellent. Very well managed, wonderful caring staff. All the residents are treated with the utmost respect and dignity. There is always laughter and a sense of homeliness, which is apparent from the moment you walk through the door.
All aspects of this care home are excellent. Very well managed, wonderful caring staff. All the residents are treated with the utmost respect and dignity. There is always laughter and a sense of homeliness, which is apparent from the moment you walk through the door.
Very caring and supportive care home during this unpleasant, traumatic period.
Very caring and supportive care home during this unpleasant, traumatic period.
Home is well run, clean and always willing to respond to questions.
I would highly recommend this home, my aunt is very fortunate to live there.
Rooms are furnished well and my aunt enjoys the variety of food offered.
Thank you to all the...
Home is well run, clean and always willing to respond to questions.
I would highly recommend this home, my aunt is very fortunate to live there.
Rooms are furnished well and my aunt enjoys the variety of food offered.
Thank you to all the staff for looking after my aunt so well.
Staff are always very friendly, Nanny seems very happy and settled here and I know she really enjoys the entertainment provided! Thank you to all staff!
Staff are always very friendly, Nanny seems very happy and settled here and I know she really enjoys the entertainment provided! Thank you to all staff!
I've found York House to be really friendly and all the staff very helpful. My sister-in-law has been looked after extremely well and she gives nothing but praise to you all. Thank you for looking after her so well!
I've found York House to be really friendly and all the staff very helpful. My sister-in-law has been looked after extremely well and she gives nothing but praise to you all. Thank you for looking after her so well!
Mum has received good respite care when it was most needed. Unfortunately, coronavirus has limited the activities offered which Mum enjoyed. The staff have been most accommodating and respectful. Would recommend.
Mum has received good respite care when it was most needed. Unfortunately, coronavirus has limited the activities offered which Mum enjoyed. The staff have been most accommodating and respectful. Would recommend.
Disappointed that the food standard has gone down and not heard any details of how they intend to bring it up to a 5-star rating as it was when we chose the home for our mum. We wish that they would do more with the outside space for residents and tidy up the grounds. Not a...
Disappointed that the food standard has gone down and not heard any details of how they intend to bring it up to a 5-star rating as it was when we chose the home for our mum. We wish that they would do more with the outside space for residents and tidy up the grounds. Not a very appealing area to sit outside.
I have found the staff here extremely helpful and courteous during these difficult times. I have the utmost admiration for their dedication and professionalism. Overall, I feel Mum is fortunate to be able to call York House her home!
I have found the staff here extremely helpful and courteous during these difficult times. I have the utmost admiration for their dedication and professionalism. Overall, I feel Mum is fortunate to be able to call York House her home!
I have been staggered at the transformation effected in my father through his stay at York House. They really know what they're about. No reservations at all in giving this home the highest possible recommendation.
I have been staggered at the transformation effected in my father through his stay at York House. They really know what they're about. No reservations at all in giving this home the highest possible recommendation.
Having been a visitor to six of my friends over a period of six years, I have seen the care of my friends and others to be of a very high standard. I would consider this care home to be one of the best in central Norfolk as I retired a few years ago from being a care manager of the elderly for 25...
Having been a visitor to six of my friends over a period of six years, I have seen the care of my friends and others to be of a very high standard. I would consider this care home to be one of the best in central Norfolk as I retired a few years ago from being a care manager of the elderly for 25 years.
The manager/lead carers have responded promptly to any needs/requests and have been v approachable. Mum has enjoyed her interaction with many of the staff and will miss some keenly when she moves into...
The manager/lead carers have responded promptly to any needs/requests and have been v approachable. Mum has enjoyed her interaction with many of the staff and will miss some keenly when she moves into a nursing home.
I have been impressed by the care and kindness of staff towards mum and other residents as well as their sense of humour.
York House Dereham is a lovely care home. My grandmother was very happy and comfortable here. The staff were amazing, kind and caring to her as well as to me.
York House Dereham is a lovely care home. My grandmother was very happy and comfortable here. The staff were amazing, kind and caring to her as well as to me.
The staff are very nice to me and others and treat them with the respect that they deserve for the work and care they give to my brother and others and from me.
A very big thank you.
The staff are very nice to me and others and treat them with the respect that they deserve for the work and care they give to my brother and others and from me.
A very big thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 May 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 21 September 2026En-suite single 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 (12)
- 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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