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Holmwood House is located within walking distance of Swaffham town centre, set within acres of beautiful grounds, an extended Grade II listed building dating from 1846.
Many of the original features have been retained and it has been sympathetically and tastefully converted. The main house has eight bedrooms, all enjoying fantastic views over the grounds.
Accessible from the main house is a purpose-built ground floor extension consisting of 32 bedrooms. All have...
Care Provided by Holmwood House Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Additional services such as hairdressing and chiropody are available at an additional cost.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Holmwood House Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Holmwood House Care Centre 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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Holmwood House Holdings
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Charlene Waldron(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Parking
- Parking available at the front of the main building at their own risk.
Holmwood House Care Centre Reviews (106)
Holmwood House Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.691) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holmwood House Care Centre has 106 reviews.
Small rooms you can live with, exceptional staff are the cornerstone of what makes this Holmwood a home from home. I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursing home.
I can't thank the wonderful staff enough for the amazing care they give my Mum. They are kind, caring, and always treat her with dignity and respect. She is getting involved in activities and enjoys the animal visits. It gives me real peace of mind knowing she's so well looked after.
All staff seem lovely and appear to have a good relationship and attitude towards residents, stopping to chat whenever possible. I have noticed that carers are not now as vigilant with my father's clothes - dressing him in shirts with buttons missing, underwear with no elastic and socks with large holes. Also his main chair was soiled (by another resident) and he was left for several days to sit on the chair springs while the cushion was cleaned. No extra cushions or replacement chair was provided.
Fantastic care home, everything in the home is spot on. The care, all staff gave to my dad was 100% we couldn't ask for better, from the managers, care team, cleaning and kitchen. We will always be grateful that you made his last few months so comfortable and happy.
My mother had a fall and broke her hip, although she is getting her movement back it became clear that she needed the support of a care home. I viewed Holmwood House with my mother in law who has years of experience in care for the elderly and my son's partner, a nurse. It was clear to all of us that this was the place for my mother. The professionalism of the staff, the atmosphere and facilities made it the obvious choice. My mother has settled in well and enjoys the activities with the friendly staff, and is well looked after as she deserves.
Linda and June.
She was exceptionally well cared for throughout her stay. I visited her regularly, at differing times, and she was always, clean, beautifully dressed, her hair was brushed and styled in different ways -- which she always loved.
In all my time visiting I saw only genuine care and tenderness from the staff towards the residents.
My mum was without a doubt happy and made many good friends amongst the other staff and residents while she was there.
She died peacefully and with dignity, surrounded by the staff who cared for her and her friends she had made there. We couldn't ask for more for her.
We hear so many awful stories about care homes, I feel it's extremely important to share the excellent stories of care, to highlight the staff who make the residents lives full of love, support and fun, and to take away the fear that many people have of what a care home is.
Holmwood House is an excellent - as are the amazing staff
My wife has been a resident in Holmwood House for 9 months. She has received excellent care from a dedicated team of carers. The home also organises various activities in order to stimulate the residents. These include visits with owls, donkeys and musical events. The food is of good quality and looks very appetising. The main thing is that she is happy and settled.
Mum moved into Holmwood House early 2025. She is well cared for, happy and far more relaxed than she has been in years.
Staff genuinely care for the residents and the nursing team are knowledgable and well-trained.
Thank you.
Overall I am very satisfied with the care my husband is receiving from the care assistants and the nursing staff at Holmwood House. He is happy in his self and doesn't seem to be agitated or distressed. One thing that does cause him to become agitated is having to wait to be taken to the toilet, as he is not mobile thisis sometimes a problem, this is the only complaint I have.
Staff are friendly and caring. My dad gets the best care and is happy where he lives, which is so important to us. When my nan recently passed away at Holmwood House she was made so comfortable and had exceptional care. All the staff were so lovely to her and us as a family.
My mum has been a resident at the home since July 2024. She had a very warm welcome, and it has been the same since. All the staff show a lot of kindness towards the residents, and always friendly towards me when I am visiting, I feel happy that my mum is in good hands. I try and join in the activities when I can, and they are always a lot of fun. The staff are always keeping me up to date with my mum's health and let me know if they have any concerns. I feel confident that my mum is in the best hands when I am unbale to see her as I work away during the week. My mum has become better in herself since being in the home as she is surrounded by people all day and is involved with activities that keeps her mind active. I truly can recommend this home.
Overall generally satisified with the care provided for my godmother. Unfortunateley the lady concerned (who is 99 years old} chooses not to interact socially with other residents. Neither will she accept either a TV or radio in her room.
Having started with respite care my wife is now in full residential care as her dementia progresses. I had no hesitation in choosing Holmwood House as her new home. It is good to know she is content and well cared for. I regularly visit and always have a warm welcome to what feels like a large family. The staff keep me well informed of my wife's condition and her needs either in person or by phone. There are regular activities to keep residents entertained and active.
We are very happy with the excellent care that Mum is receiving at Holmwood House . Our Mum has complex dementia & mobility issues & in this last few months Mum has had several health issues including falls . These were all dealt with with efficiency, care & dignity & we were kept informed every step of the way to her recovery.
Sister Mary is well looked after in all respects re her room, the cleanliness of her room the staff who look after her and their friendliness, the quality of her care and liaison with myself and her Swaffham-based friends
To be able to speak with a person who knows my mother and can give up to date information on her. The staff when I do manage to visit are helpful and friendly. Any requests I do have at the time of visit are implemented and I am very happy with the whole system of running Holmewood Swaffham
Its such a peace of mind that my husband is being cared for in the way that he is. All the staff are very kind, helpful and welcoming. My family and I are always informed if there are any concerns or issues. Nothing is too much trouble. My husband has settled in really well; he seems very happy in this lovely home.
Staff are wonderful, my father is well taken care of, lovely choices for food . activities varied that engage mind and body. home always decorated and cheerful for holidays. always greet my Dad by name and call me if there is an issue with myfather.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 August 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
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Holmwood House Holdings
- 22 Feb 2018Recipient: Holmwood House Care Centre
- 14 Feb 2014Recipient: Holmwood House Care Centre
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Holmwood House Care Centre.
Meet the Team (7)

I qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 2003 and became the Home Manager at Holmwood House.
Before my training, I worked in nursing and residential homes as a care worker, and as a student nurse did placements in the community care homes. I always loved the ‘homely’ feel of working in care homes rather than the clinical environments of hospitals, and that’s why I pursued a career in nursing in social care.
Since qualifying, I have been lucky enough to work in lots of outstanding care homes that specialise in palliative care, young adults with head injuries, MS and care of the elderly.
Being a nurse has enabled me to travel and visit different places in the UK, have a varied role, and continuously learn new skills. It has enabled me to learn how to communicate with people and care for them. I have been involved in numerous projects and pilots throughout my career, and am lucky enough to win ‘best nursing care’ in the UK care home awards.
I am a big advocate for Nursing in Social Care and have recently been involved in the teaching and learning in care homes project at Holmwood House, and currently a member of the Social Care Nursing Advisory Council for the East of England region and involved in the ‘This Nurse Can campaign at UEA.

Molly qualified as a nurse 21 years ago, fulfilling a lifelong ambition. Though initially planning to become a general nurse, she chose to specialise in mental health nursing – a decision that has shaped her career ever since.
She began working in forensic units, thriving in high-pressure settings and supporting individuals with challenging behaviours. Later, she transitioned into social care, where she discovered a passion for dementia support.
Molly has held senior roles, including Clinical Lead Nurse and Deputy Manager in a care home for residents with complex neurological needs. Her depth of experience and person-centred approach led her to join the nursing and management team at Holmwood House.
Outside of work, Molly enjoys time with her family and puppy, tending her allotment, and attending music festivals.Proud to be a nurse, she feels privileged to support individuals living with dementia, delivering care that is compassionate, meaningful, and truly person-centred.

Transitioning to work for a decade in banking, Victoria assisted customers with a range of financial needs while delivering calm, supportive service. She then moved to serve as a Branch Administrator for a domiciliary care company, helping new staff settle in and overseeing daily operations.
Since joining Holmwood House in March 2025, Victoria has felt genuinely welcomed by residents, families, and the team. Her warmth, professionalism, and dedication make her a valued member of the home.Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with family and friends, peaceful walks in the woods, and visits to the seaside to recharge and unwind.

Kayleigh Dillon

With a number of years of dedicated service at Holmwood House, Annie brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as Catering Manager and Head Cook. Annie’s journey in the culinary field began with a strong foundation in catering studies, culminating in an NVQ Level 3 qualification.
She took a brief career pause in 2013 to welcome her two children but has remained committed to providing high-quality, nutritious meals in a warm, welcoming environment. Known for her bubbly and outgoing nature, Annie says she thrives on creating a positive atmosphere both in and out of the kitchen. Annie values a healthy work-life balance and believes this contributes to both professional excellence and personal happiness.
When she’s not at work, Annie loves to spend time with her children, exploring the outdoors through adventures, beach days, and forest walks.

Leon is a dedicated and experienced Group Facilities Lead with a strong background in maintenance, health and safety, and infection control within care settings. He is known for his proactive, approachable nature and effective communication skills. Leon oversees all facilities and domestic operations, conducts regular audits, and ensures compliance with training and safety standards within the group.
He delivers induction and mandatory training for staff and maintains accurate records for auditing purposes. Always willing to learn new skills, Leon recently enhanced his expertise with a Level 2 Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control and Legionella Awareness training. His additional qualifications include pest management, risk assessment, environmental protection, law and sustainable development, as well as energy management and mental health first aid.
Outside of work, Leon is a proud supporter of Bristol’s rugby team, enjoys walking his dogs, swimming, and raising money for charity.

Born in Póvoa de Varzim, a coastal town in northern Portugal, Irene moved to England with her husband in 2002 and is a proud mother of two daughters.
She joined Holmwood House in 2020 as a House keeper and was promoted to Head of House keeping in 2021. In this role, she leads the domestic team and oversees all aspects of cleaning and laundry, ensuring the home is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort.
With extensive experience in hygiene and quality control, Irene previously worked at Bernard Matthews for over a decade, progressing from cleaner to team leader and Quality Controller. She was responsible for staff training in food hygiene, allergens, and health and safety, and often supported management by translating Portuguese to English.
Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering at the local school, walking, crafting, listening to music, and spending time with her daughters – ideally with coffee and chocolate in hand.
Frequently Asked Questions about Holmwood House Care Centre
What types of Care is Holmwood House Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Holmwood House Care Centre have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Holmwood House Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Holmwood House Care Centre to the centre of Swaffham?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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