York House

47 Norwich Road, Dereham NR20 3AS
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9.8 102 Reviews
  • York House, Dereham
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.
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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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100

Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact York House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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)

Contact York House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (102)

9.8

York House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from John W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a regular visitor to York House over the past 12 months, I can only express my admiration for the way that the residents are cared for. Every respect of the care is exceptional and of a constant high standard.
One very important feature is the availability of staff/management to discuss any concerns
should the need arise. This open attitude gives the families of any resident a feeling of security and certainly minimises any worries that the family may have.
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Review from Brenda H (Wife of Resident) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband is very well looked after by kind and caring staff in a homely environment. It is always a pleasure to visit him.
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Review from P W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As my mum had to move out of a care home in Norwich because of it closing down, it was very bad.
We the 3 children moved her to York House in Dereham.
And she is still alive and well and 94 years old. Thanking you.
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Review from T D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very polite and friendly and helpful. Home is kept warm clean and tidy. Dad seems to be happy and always kept clean and comfortable. I know I can call or visit anytime and always be welcomed by friendly voices and faces.
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Review from J G (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at York House are endlessly kind, caring and patient, making a difficult chapter in peoples lives as good as it can possibly be. We are extremely grateful for the care they have given to our father.
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Review from Gerry H (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 24 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Faced with the stark reality of a 100-year-old mother wanting to remain at home, unwilling to accept being unable to cope with basic needs or increasing safety risks. Despite multiple non-residential care visits, a cleaner, plus 8 hours personal care daily, shopping, laundry, healthcare organisation,
medications, supply, administration, emotional support for everyday decisions by us, yet still not enough, so we had to take action.


A period of hallucinatory behaviour emphasised the end of sheltered housing and independent living. With no way of adapting our place to take her in, the move to residential care was essential. Social services proposed York House which proved the perfect place for her to live out her remaining days safely, peacefully and with dignity. Very well managed, responsive, exceptionally clean with highly proficient, friendly and caring staff, doing their level best to make this proper home.


York House lifted a tremendous and debilitating burden from my wife, allowing the joy of transition fro new full-time daily carer to becoming a caring daily visitor, making it possible to carry on. We see this safe haven every day and the level of care provided to residents has remained consistently of a high standard. We can recommend York house without reservation to anyone contemplating the need for a home for their elderly loved ones.

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Review from Jennifer W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been a resident in York House since November 2016. From day one she has had excellent care and her outlook on life and confidence has improved immensely. She has put on weight and the staff cannot do enough for her and the other residents. On particular realise of this care home which is
outstanding is the availability of any member of staff from the manager down. This care home is exceptional and thoroughly recommended.
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Review from M T (Son of Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
York House is an excellent home where my mother has received the best possible care and supervision. She has enjoyed being treated as a member of a large family. Visitors are always made to feel welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble for the well-trained staff.
There is a relaxed, kind and knowledgeable
management team. Mothers room met her needs perfectly and it was always kept clean and tidy. I had total confidence in all aspects of her care.
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Review from I S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 7 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been here coming up to 5 years, it feels like home, everyone helps me, they all look after me.
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Review from Mary W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the care my mum is receiving at this home. The manager and staff are very friendly and helpful. The home is very cosy and extremely clean and tidy. The manager and staff have been very supportive to my mum and myself at this difficult time, they always make me and my family feel
very welcome. I wrote this with my mum.
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Review from Gillien T (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother died at York House after spending two happy years there. Her death was sudden but that meant no suffering. We cannot thank the manager and her team enough. Without exception from cook to cleaner, they could not have done more. Again - thank you to them all.
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Review from Helen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely home, lovely staff, lovely atmosphere, great care!
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Review from D R (Nephew of Resident) published on 28 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My aunt who has been a resident since Nov 2015 speaks very highly of all the staff and management and being unable to walk has the attention of the staff a lot of the time. She really feels at home. My own experience is limited but I also find the staff always pleasant.
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Review from Vera C (Resident) published on 21 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff look after me well- including domestic, laundry and maintenance. They are all lovely- "I love them all". I enjoy my meals and the entertainment especially the guitar man. My room is clean and tidy and I have a lovely view.
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Review from Anne T (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father has dementia and all the problems that go with it as well as poor mobility. The staff are all so friendly, kind and always cheerful despite doing a very demanding job. He cannot tell us how he is getting on there, but always says everybody is so kind to him. The manager or senior staff will
always update and inform me of his progress whenever I ask. He gets very muddled up about things but nobody minds this and all have immense patience. The only problem has been some clothes being shrunk in the laundry as water too hot.
Reply from Susan Grieve, Senior Regional Manager at York HouseMany thanks for your feedback. This is very important to us. I will pass on your comments to our Registered Manager and she will be in contact with you to ensure that the laundry issue you have brought to our attention is dealt with. Please accept our sincerest apologies for this.
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Review from Rod S (Nephew of Resident) published on 1 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am virtually the only relative of the resident at this care home and, because I live on the other side of the country, I am only able to visit infrequently. On my spring visit to see my relative, I was very impressed by the standard of care and service for the residents.
Several carers/ nurses were
extremely helpful and very attentive to the residents. On leaving I spoke to the manageress and found a very efficient approachable and capable person in charge.
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Review from Rosamund G (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother can be very trying but the care home take it in there stride. They are firm when need be but they are always there for a kiss and cuddle not only for the residents but family as well.
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Review from M T (Relative of Resident) published on 27 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been visiting York House for the last three years, there has been many improvements made. Having been head of care for twenty five years. I am very happy with the care provided. Staff are always polite, we are always offered a drink, the home is very clean and no unpleasant smells, residents
are clean and meals are very appetising.
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Review from Peter T (Relative of Resident) published on 26 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a care manager for 25 years I feel I am in a good position to give a true account of the above home. Having visited York House over a period of ten years, the home has improved in it's care of the elderly over this period of time. From the care manager to all the staff, whom I find to be very caring,
polite, treating residents with dignity at all times. In the last 3 years I have placed 4 residents in the home. If I need care in the future I would be happy to enjoy the good care provided.
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Review from K J (Resident) published on 10 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and the food is very good. I enjoy living here.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.846)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10 for York House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.846 for York House is calculated as follows: ( (422 Excellents x 5) + (64 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 492 Ratings = 4.846
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for York House is based on 43 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 43 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 May 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 22 Dec 2025

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Mariana

Mariana Soare

Job Title: Registered Home Manager

Mariana is our registered manager at York House.

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