
we found Sandford House to be a breath of fresh air and can only thank them for all their kindnessSue D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Everyone was helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend this home to anyonePenny H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

it really is the compassion of the staff that really stands outJane D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

we found Sandford House to be a breath of fresh air and can only thank them for all their kindnessSue D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Everyone was helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend this home to anyonePenny H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

it really is the compassion of the staff that really stands outJane D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Sanford House is located in a quiet residential area of Dereham, providing the highest standard of nursing and nursing dementia care for up to 40 elderly people on a short and long term basis.
As the home is built on one level it is ideal for those with mobility problems, being both safe and accessible. All rooms and services are laid out over the ground floor and the home is arranged...
Care Provided by Sanford House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sanford House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sanford House Nursing Home 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
- Caring Homes Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Maebh McCormack-Hall(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
Sanford House Nursing Home Reviews (86)
Sanford House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sanford House Nursing Home has 86 reviews.
I spent from 3 June 2026- 10 June 2026 at Sandford House Nursing Home and have nothing but the highest praise for all staff; for their professionalism, expertise and kindness in taking care of me during my stay there. The staff are impressive and "go the extra mile" in their dedication. I could ask no more of them. I thank each of them from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Margaret. We are delighted to read your positive comments about Sanford House Nursing Home and the care you received during your stay with us. We appreciate your recognition of our team; your feedback will be shared with them, and they will be delighted with your review.
Always a lovely welcome when I visit my mum. Undates are regular via the App or when I visit the home.
Challenging work at times but most staff are happy to chat to you. Nursing staff are knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to read your positive comments about your mother's care and the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. It's great to know that you are always greeted warmly. The care and services we provide to our residents and their families are very important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. We will share your feedback with the team.
My mother was in the care home for nearly 4 years and during that time there were issues with broken furniture and missing clothes but these issues were resolved thanks to Maebh and Dragos.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your mother's care and the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. The care and services we provide to our residents and families are important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team, who will be delighted with your review.
I am so happy with the level of care and compassion that my mother receives at Sanford House. The Nurses and Carers are highly professional and clearly care about the residents. On my visits I have also been impressed with the high level of cleanliness.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Rod. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care and the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. The care and services we provide to our residents and families are important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team, who will be delighted with your 5* review.
Upon arriving at Sanford House for the first time, it came across as a lovely place where we would be happy for our family member to stay. ALL the staff, at all times have been warm, welcoming, friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much and no question too trivial - everything has been responded to in a calm and conscientious manner. The facilities are excellent for the varying levels of care required. The food and activities available are amazing. The place, people and facilities are such that another family member and family friend have both said they wouldn't mind staying there.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so please to read your positive comments about our home and the recognition of the team at Sanford House. The care and services we provide to our residents and families are important to us, and your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
After a respite visit to Sanford house, when dad needed permanent care there was only one place we contacted, it really is the compassion of the staff that really stands out,and when visiting we are made to feel so welcome and part of the family, plus dad is getting the very best of care - I wish I could give the staff ten stars rather than five
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Jane. We're so pleased to read your positive comments about your Dad's care and the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. It's wonderful to know you feel welcomed and reassured at all times. The care and services we deliver as a team to our...
Manager Maebh and her team of staff were faultless in providing a 'home from home' experience that gave warmth, comfort and delicious food in Mum's final few months of life, for which I will always be grateful. Mum passed away peacefully with dignity, and can't thank them enough for their kindness and emotional and practical support given to me and my siblings. 10 out of 5 stars!!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Trish. We're so pleased to read your positive comments about the care your mother received at Sanford House. We are so sorry for your loss. The care and support we provide to our residents, and their families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your comments will be shared with the team.
Sanford House Nursing Home exeeds expectations; every member of staff goes above and beyond to deliver person-centred care; it feels like a real home from home. The care delivered is exceptional - I know with absolute certainty that my family member is being looked after with the utmost care. I am kept up to date with all developments and involved as much as I want to be in my loved ones care, but I know for certain that even when things are busy in my life, I am too unwell to attend the team at Sanford House are still delivering outstanding care. The home is spotless, secure and safe. In summary, Sanford House inadvertently changed my perception of nursing homes - I would not want to be admitted anywhere else because the team are truly the utmost credit to the health and social care sector.
Louis, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased to read your positive comments about your Grandad's care and the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. It's wonderful to know you feel informed and reassured at all times. The care and services we deliver as a team to our...
Very happy with the care mum is receiving at Stanford House. Every member of staff goes the extra mile to ensure mum is cared for. They also make sure I am informed and coping with mum's inconsistent behaviour. They make sure mum is safe and comfortable.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your mum's care, your recognition of the home and team members at Sanford House. Your feedback will be shared with the team, who will be delighted with your review.
" It wouldn't matter what care home I was in, I would not get better care."
I felt that my Father was looked after very well and his needs were met.
Nigel, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your positive comments about your father's care and your recognition of the team members at Sanford House Nursing Home. Your feedback will be shared with the team, who will be delighted with your review.
My wife was into year 5 of her stay and the end of life care both to us and her was amazing. Staff were so lovely kind loving in the 2 days were all stayed day and night before she passed . The manager has really tuned that home into a home and staff and herself attended various parts of the funeral. Company should be so proud of Sanford House staff and management they make it an amazing place my only sadness I won't be going again as I've got to know so many lovely people working in that home .
Thank you so much for taking the time to use such kind words to reflect how you feel about your wife's time here. It was a pleasure to be able to contribute to her care, and it was always lovely to have you visit and catch up over a cup of tea. You're welcome to visit anytime; you know where we...
very welcome by all of the staff, and we were looked after for the whole duration of our visit. Everyone was so thoughtful and kind to us. I know our brother received exceptional care and attention whilst spending his final weeks here, for which we are also so very grateful.
Thank you, for your kind words and recognition of the team at Sanford House. We are sorry for your loss, and we are pleased that you feel confident your brother received the level of care we strive to provide every day while he was with us. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
The home itself is immaculate, with bright and welcoming spaces that create a comforting environment. A special thank you to Senior Nurse, whose exceptional dedication went above and beyond to ensure my husband and our family felt as comfortable and supported as possible.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and positive comments about the home and team at Sanford House Nursing Home. We are so sorry for your loss, and we hope we made your husband's time with us as comfortable and as peaceful as possible. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
We would wholeheartedly recommend this home with regard to care, nursing, family support and especially the palliative care. Our dad was treated with dignity and we appreciate that very much.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. We are sorry for your loss, and we hope we made your father's time with us as comfortable and as peaceful as possible. The care and services we...
Dad was in need of urgent residential nursing care and Sanford although 30 minutes from his home proved to be the perfect place for him in his final 2 months of life. The family can't thank the team enough for the care and compassion they showed Dad. He was happy to be here and they made his time here pleasant and soluble as much as they could before he was too weak to join in - but he was happy at his end of life. And when that came he was comfortable, pain free, and loved. Thank you Standford for all being so wonderful to our Dad.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. We are so sorry for your loss, and we hope we made your Dad's time with us as comfortable and as peaceful as possible. The care and services we deliver as a team to...
Since moving to Sanford House Nursing Home my dad has been treated with the utmost care and attention. All the managers and staff have been fantastic and we are very sorry that he has had to move, it is not our choice. Thank you for everything you have done for him, we are very grateful.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and positive comments about the home and team at Sanford House Nursing Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us and your feedback reflects this. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
The communication and support for us as a family was honest, reassuring and compassionate. Every person we met whatever their role had a positive and kind attitude and we would have no hesitation based on our experience in recommending this care home to others.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Vivienne. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about our care home and we're glad the service we provided met your expectations as this is what we strive to do every day. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.
Thank you for easing our concerns and reassuring us when my husband was discharged from hospital to be cared for at Sanford House. The knowledge and experience of the staff helped us enormously. It was a different time for all of us but he was made comfortable and received wonderful care. Meals were excellent, all staff interacted with him constantly and they kept us informed all the time. He sadly passed away and that experience was made easier by the kind staff. Thank you from all his family.
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. We are so sorry for your loss. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
The staff have looked after me very well and very patient when I was very ill when I first came here. I thank everyone for their care. I am now feeling much better and look forward to being able to get about.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care you received and the recognition of the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback has been passed on to the team.
A friendly and caring community. Management and staff work hard to cater for a diverse group of people. Other friends with knowledge of other homes speak highly of Sanford House!
Raymond, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Sanford House Nursing Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us and it's lovely to read your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 October 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.
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- 22 May 2025
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Caring Homes Group
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Meet the Team (1)

As the Home Manager I believe our residents are our priority, and we are privileged that they choose to be in our homes and care and trust us to support their needs.
I completed my Nursing Degree at Trinity College Dublin in 2010 and moved to the UK in 2011. Since becoming a Registered Nurse, I have worked in a variety of roles within the care sector for over 13 years. I have worked with adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems in secure services for over 4 years and then moved on to Dementia and Nursing Home Care. I progressed to a clinical lead role and then onto the part of Home Manager. I also supported homes across Norfolk and Suffolk as an Operations Manager.
Working across various settings has supported my clinical and management skills development.
I operate an open-door policy and am approachable, not only to my team but to the residents and their relatives too. I encourage person-centred care and reflect this in how the staff team works and delivers their care.
I am passionate about putting residents first as we are given the opportunity to work in their homes and care for and support their needs.
I enjoy training developing and mentoring my team members to grow and develop in their roles at home and within the company.
In my spare time, I love to spend time with family and friends. I enjoy reading, running, and watching rugby. I also enjoy travelling when possible visiting different cities and countries and experiencing different cultures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sanford House Nursing Home
What types of Care is Sanford House Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Sanford House Nursing Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sanford House Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sanford House Nursing Home to the centre of Dereham?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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