Ford Place

Ford Street, Thetford IP24 2EP
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9.8 118 Reviews
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Ford Place is a welcoming care home providing high-quality residential, nursing and specialist support, including dedicated care for individuals under the age of 65. The home is known for delivering personalised, person-centred care within a safe, supportive and thoughtfully designed environment, supported by strong clinical expertise and a clear commitment to wellbeing, dignity and independence.

Life at Ford Place is closely connected to the local community. Regular walks and outings to nearby cafés, pubs and the cinema help residents remain engaged with familiar surroundings, everyday routines and meaningful social experiences. This strong community presence supports confidence, independence and a genuine sense of belonging.

The home is set within beautiful grounds and gardens that are fully accessible to residents and enjoyed throughout the year. These outdoor spaces provide peaceful areas for relaxation as well as the setting for popular seasonal gatherings, including the home’s much-loved summer events that bring together residents, families and the wider community.

Freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals are enjoyed daily, while a varied and engaging programme of activities supports physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Communal spaces encourage friendship, conversation and shared experiences, creating a sociable and homely atmosphere where residents can feel comfortable, valued and truly at home.
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Care Provided by Ford Place

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 55 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
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public 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: £1395 – £1850
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1395 – £1850
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1395 – £1850
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1395 – £1850

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

Contact Ford Place 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Ford Place to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Leah Kampewu (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (43)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (6)

Visiting

  • Visitors are warmly welcomed at any time, with the home open 24 hours a day. There is no need to book in advance, allowing family and friends the flexibility to visit whenever it suits them.

Parking

  • Free on-site parking is available at all times for the convenience of residents, visitors, and guests.

Ford Place Reviews (118)

9.8

Ford Place has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ford Place has 118 reviews.

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Review from M D (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 13 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been a resident at Ford Place since January and have been very well cared for.
All my needs are met and the staff are kind and caring.
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Review from Sarah-Jane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful care home with kind and attentive staff and excellent nursing care. A safe caring environment where nothing is too much trouble. I have been delighted with mums care. Very professional and very friendly staff. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ford Place.
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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After my mum spent 2 weeks in hospital mum went to Ford Place Nursing Home for respite. She improved greatly and the staff were so kind to her and us. Many thanks to you all.
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Review from Brian K (Husband of Resident) published on 5 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was in Ford Place Nursing Home after discharge from the hospital with untreatable bladder cancer. She died after 14 days in residence. She was bedridden and unconscious for this period. My daughter, our visiting friends and I were impressed by the quality of the care extended to my wife both
from a nursing viewpoint and from housekeeping. The room was immaculate and the action to keep her comfortable and clean were prompt and effective. There was no restriction on visiting and the staff treated visitors with notable courtesy. I was able to sit in during the visit of the attending Doctor.
My wife hardly ate and did not take part in any activities so my comments on these items are by observation of others.
Reply from Silvia Nunes, Deputy Manager at Ford PlaceThank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to care for your wife for the last two weeks of her life.
We wish you and your family the very best for the future.
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Review from Carole R (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother arrived in Ford Place in August after 2 months in hospital and unfortunately passed away in September. A much shorter stay than we expected but she was so well cared for by all the staff and treated wonderfully. As a family we could not be happier with Ford Place.
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Review from A M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 26 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother and my stepfather moved into Ford Place in January. Sadly my mother died in March and her husband this month. They enjoyed a large high-ceiled double room, most of the other homes we looked at were not really set up to welcome couples. The common rooms are spacious and light, looking out to
a lovely garden going down to the river. Although the home is near the centre of Thetford it feels as if you are in the country. All the staff came across as cheerful and happy in their work. The palitive care my stepfather received in his last days was kind and professional. Overall outstanding. I am thinking of putting my name down for 2038!
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Review from David H (Son of Resident) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ford Place is a well-run home, professional but friendly. My mother felt safe there and felt it was her home.
Reply from Alison Charlesworth, Manager at Ford PlaceThank you so much, David, for your review. It was a pleasure to care for your mother and she will be missed by us all.
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Review from Patricia T (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 16 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This care home is by far the best in this area, it is like staying in a hotel, extremely friendly and professional staff. The facilities are excellent, surrounding grounds well kept. I cannot 'sin the praises' highly enough. I would like to stay again sometime. My greatest thanks to everyone that helped
and assisted me during my stay.
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Review from Angela R (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My elderly Mother spent her final 11 months at Ford Place. From the first day, when they personalised her room, all the way through her gradual decline, the excellence of Care remained undiminished. 
Relatives are warmly welcomed by all and can visit at any time, even joining in with the activities
which are organised with much thought and consideration. It is clear that every member of staff, regardless of their official role, has a relationship with the residents; there is a true family atmosphere. 
In her final hours Mum was looked after wonderfully and with their 24-hour nursing care, they made sure she was never alone. The entire team also showed great compassion and support to me on my final visit, enabling me to complete all the practical matters with ease. At Ford Place, I witnessed genuine kindness, yet there is much hard work and absolute professionalism too. 
Reply from Alison Charlesworth, Manager at Ford PlaceThank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to care for your mother over the last 11 months and she will be missed very much by all at Ford Place
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Review from Vera T (Resident) published on 11 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone was very loving, caring and helpful ar a difficult time coming out of the hospital.
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Review from Sue K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always plenty of staff on duty and very helpful. Room and bathroom always clean and tidy. Mother-in-law seems happy and well cared for.
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Review from Christine S (Resident) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very sadly, I experienced the sudden unexpected death of my eldest son. All staff (Carers, Nurses, cleaning ladies) were very kind and understanding.
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Review from D F (Resident) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I arrived at this slightly faded but still elegant country house to a very warm welcome. New buildings blend in with old. All the staff here greet you every day with a smile. Proficiency is evident when needed. A 24-hour medical presence is reassuring. Home cooking with fresh food, what a pleasant change
from the plastic containers in the microwave. Weekly/daily entertainment for residents is provided. The garden is a true delight. I recommend my home to anyone, after all, it did win an outstanding award. Truly deserved.
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Review from Sue G (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ford has offered my mother a warm, comfortable, home with beautiful decor and grounds which she appreciated. All the staff have treated her with respect, kindness, compassion and generosity of spirit. Moreover, she has been valued as an individual and every attempt was made to stimulate her and help
her live life to the full. There was humour too which was appropriately used.
My mother lived full time at Ford for one year, following a stay the previous year when she was "between flats" and went back originally for respite. During that respite, she told her family that she felt she could no longer manage and I am sure that the atmosphere at Ford enabled her to feel safe enough to contemplate residential care.
Sadly my mother died very recently but I cannot fault the care and love she was shown at that time. Indeed their care of us too was beyond reproach.
I wish to thank everybody at Ford for all they do, often in highly difficult circumstances with elderly, ill and frail people.
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Review from Elaine (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was at Ford Place Nursing Home for 9 weeks receiving end of life care. I cannot praise the nursing staff enough for keeping her pain free. All the staff were friendly, helpful and very caring. I highly recommend this Nursing Home.
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Review from Carol W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum arrived at Ford Place because she was terminally ill. My first impression of Ford Place was just how clean it was. My mum could spot a breadcrumb at 50 paces and even she couldn't find fault.
On the day my mum passed away the staff went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure mum was
comfortable. After mum passed the girls wanted to make sure Mum looked beautiful for us. The girls had even gone as far as to paint Mums nails her favourite colour. We can't thank them enough for what they did for Mum that day and for making her look so beautiful.
I was expecting them to take Mum out through the back door, as what happened to my nan elsewhere. However at Ford Place, every single member of staff came and lined up to say goodbye to Mum and she was taken out the front doors, just as she came in. It really touched us how they did this and I can't thank the staff enough for giving us this wonderful memory. Mum was given so much respect that day and that will stay with me forever.
Reply from Ruth French, Director at Ford PlaceWhat a lovely review to receive. Thank you so much for these lovely comments. The details you have written are so lovely and we will let staff know how much their care of your mum has been appreciated. Thank you.
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Review from Anne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been visiting my mum in ford place daily since her admission nearly three years ago. The nursing and caring staff are brilliant, they look after Mum with great care and dignity, they are friendly and approachable. I would like to include all staff at Ford Place, the cleaners, cooks and the caretaker,
they all do a wonderful job, and are very willing to go the extra mile to give Mum what she likes to help her feel at home.


I am made to feel welcome by all the staff when I visit and the manager will always find time to talk to family members.


Thank you everyone for your care and support!

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Review from Julia C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was a resident for four weeks end of life care.
The managers, nurses and carers were all absolutely wonderful.
They were all the most amazing, friendly and caring staff.
I couldn't have wished for a better place for my mum to be cared for. All the staff went above and beyond their call of
duties wonderful place!
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Review from Robert M (Son of Resident) published on 11 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The manager, nurses, and carers all seemed to really care about the residents they were involved with. Upon our departure, there was someone there trying to start more programs for the residents to be involved in/with to help keep them more mentally active and physically engaged.


Everyone we encountered

were treating the residents with dignity.


The weekends seemed to prove more challenging for the workers as the help was scaled back.


All things considered, Ford Place Nursing Home was a good place.

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Review from Carole M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Ford Place Nursing Home since March 2009 until she passed away on 31st October 2017.


The care she received in those years was exemplary.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.847)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10 for Ford Place 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 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.847 for Ford Place is calculated as follows: ( (289 Excellents x 5) + (50 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 340 Ratings = 4.847
  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 Ford Place is based on 30 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 55 registered maximum number of service users is 11, which has been reached with 30 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: 28 Feb 2018

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Meet the Team (3)

Leah

Leah Kampewu

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

Leah joined Ford Place as Home Manager in 2025, bringing experience as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Lead and Deputy Manager. Her career in care has been shaped by a strong commitment to person-centred practice and reflective leadership.


Passionate about complex care and supporting both older people and younger adults, Leah is dedicated to ensuring care is respectful, empowering and tailored to each individual. She believes strong relationships sit at the heart of a successful home and is committed to creating an environment where residents feel valued, families feel reassured, and staff feel supported to thrive.

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Jenna Bowley

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager Joined: 2003

Jenna has spent her entire career at Ford Place, beginning as a carer and progressing to senior carer before training as a Care Home Assistant Practitioner. She went on to complete her Nursing Associate apprenticeship and has since achieved her full nursing degree, reflecting her commitment to professional development and high standards of care.


Jenna is passionate about delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care, building strong relationships with residents, families and colleagues. She particularly enjoys contributing to positive improvements within the home and being part of a supportive team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for residents. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dogs and spending time with family and friends.

Kira

Kira Steggall

Job Title: Home Administrator Joined: 2024

Kira joined the home in 2024 after working as a Nurse Administration Manager on the cancer wards at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, where she developed a strong appreciation for the importance of compassion, teamwork and clear communication in health and social care.


She brings a warm, friendly and organised approach to her role, helping to create a supportive atmosphere for residents, families and colleagues. Kira particularly enjoys being part of a team that genuinely cares and building meaningful connections with those around her.


Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and going on long walks with her golden retriever, George.

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