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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.
I am very pleased with the care my father receives at Holmwood House. The staff are friendly and there is a nice atmosphere there. I have nothing but praise for the people who work there, knowing my father is well looked after.
Thank you so much for your review - we will continue to work hard to support all the people who live at Holmwood.
We have had no qualms at all about recommending Holmwood House to people in our village. A friend whose husband had dementia moved her husband to Holmwood and it provided her with peace of mind in his last months of life.
Thank you so much for your great review and recommendation. It's wonderful for the staff to be recognised for the hard work they do and it's great for visitors to be part of the Holmwood family too!
My mother has been in Holmwood House Care Centre for six months now, she has Alzheimer's and can be a little awkward, however, I have found that the home has done everything it can to provide my mum with the care that she needs and deserves. If there are any problems, I have found the management to be very approachable and keen to iron out any issues. My mum is very settled and content, it feels warm and friendly when you visit, and I could not ask for her to be cared for any more than she is.
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. Having good lines of communication means we can achieve the outcomes we wish for.
This review is for the unit caring for people with dementia. Outstanding family care with the residents cared for with respect. The residents are cared for as individuals. They are spoken to using their name. The atmosphere is friendly and calm. The staff work extremely hard but always with a smile, kindness and understanding.
The visiting family members are also cared for with a chat and friendliness.We have never had to worry about our sister, knowing she receives appropriate and understanding care. She has special equipment in her room to help with her care. The room is always clean as is the entire unit.
All the staff work as a team.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. The staff will be delighted with the recognition you have given them for the hard work they do.
I am very grateful that my father was placed at Holmwood House after release from hospital as the staff have been so kind and supportive to us both. They always have time to take to me and explain anything and he is very happy there. He tells me frequently that the staff are smashing. Due to Covid, I have been unable to see much of the inside of Holmwood House so cannot comment on some of the points.
The home is kept up to a very high standard. The staff are excellent and very obliging. I could not wish for a better place for my relative.
I have found Holmwood House to be a very good care home. My father has terminal cancer and I feel considering it is not a hospice they have met his needs to a top standard. I have had regular feedback from the nurses and carers about his condition and feel he is being treated with care and dignity. So, all in all, I would recommend to a friend.
My wife has been a resident for the last 18 months and is extremely happy there. The care is excellent, food is also excellent and the nursing staff are very attentive in all aspects. In general, the home cannot be faulted.
Over these months Holmwood House has done everything possible to keep residents safe and still allowing me to visit my mum whenever possible. I am very happy with the care my mother has received during this difficult time and over the years that she has been at Holmwood.
I have found a very caring attitude by the staff and have always been timely informed when problems have occurred. I have no complaints whatsoever. With regards to the standard of the rooms, I have not visited her room so I can offer no comment.
Mum has been at Holmwood for many years now. The care she receives is very good, we have no concerns about her at all. She is settled and happy. The staff are always pleasant and friendly. It has been a strange year for everyone, but they seemed to have done a good job in a difficult situation.
My parent now considers Holmwood to be their home. The carers and nurses have been kind, patient and caring. The food has been greatly appreciated by my parent. The staff have also been very accommodating to me when I have wanted to call at any time. I have no concerns over safety or Covid. Holmwood has more of a feel of a home rather than an institution with lovely grounds.
Thank you for your very kind review. It is greatly appreciated.
Holmwood House is a first-class care home. Residents are happy and extremely well cared for. Visitors welcome always, in normal times. Questions by relatives answered quickly. Outstanding care from staff to residents during the lockdown. Relatives encouraged to keep in touch with residents during this time.
My Mother is very happy at Holmwood House, she is enjoying her residency there and seems very settled. The staff and nurses couldn't be more friendly, helpful and caring. The whole experience has been a pleasure and excellent value for money.
Overall a very good caring/nursing home. Some parts are shabby, and armchairs need replacing. Staff are very friendly and treat the residents very well.
The whole family were supported throughout the time we were there. These truly wonderful people went above and beyond giving us privacy to spend much wanted time with our Nan and Mum, even after she had sadly passed. We really can't thank you enough for all that you did. Myself and other members of the family have worked in the care industry for a number of years and were all so so impressed. Please, please keep doing what you do, you made a sad and heartbreaking time easier. As a family, we only wish our Nan and Mum could have been with you longer.
Well done to all, from the managers, nurses, care support workers and the domestic team; we thank each and every one of you.
Always found staff very engaging and helpful. Very kind to my mother, who I know can be very difficult at times due to her dementia.
The care and compassion shown by all the staff at Holmwood House towards Mum, made a difficult time for us as a family, easier to bear. The professionalism and kindness of the staff will stay with me when I look back over those difficult days.
I have found the care my aunt receives is extremely good, considering she is a difficult patient owing to her dementia.
Thank you for welcoming Mum into your care home with an open heart and precious soul. Mum has been treated with love and affection. Those genuine traits were extended to me over these few days in a most generous way and made me feel part of your family at Holmwood House. I am eternally grateful. Truly special, Many Thanks.
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.
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