
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.
We were kept informed at all times of any changes in his condition and of adjustments to his medication and the reasons for it.
Dad was always treated with kindness and above all dignity. Care homes so often receive bad press, but we found Sandford House to be a breath of fresh air and can only thank them for all their kindness and compassion.
My Mum spent her last 3 weeks at Sanford House and we couldn't have asked for more. The staff were very kind and caring, not just to Mum but to all members of the family. Nothing was too much trouble.
Excellent care provided with friendly and very helpful staff. Nothing was too much trouble, always someone available to help or answer any questions that I may have had.
Cleanliness and housekeeping is second to none. Highly recommended.
I found the care was extremely good. The staff very courteous, polite and very helpful at all times. All very informative if any questions were asked and if didn't know, went and found someone to explain things to me.
And the staff are wonderful, right to the cleaners etc right to the management.
As soon as he arrived from hospital to the care home all the staff have been wonderful.
Very friendly and easy to talk to.
He is kept clean and comfortable.
The room is clean and tidy, nice touches like pictures make it feel homely.
Would highly recommend as they all do a fabulous job in some very upsetting situations at times.
I am very pleased with the way my husband has settled in Sanford House. He is well looked after and cared for. They address my concerns (weight loss) with professional and sound advice.
Very pleased with all the care my mother receives and also the feedback we get. Staff genuinely care and are very helpful and knowledgeable.
We find the home very caring. The staff are very caring and professional nothing is too much trouble. The home is extremely clean and tidy, everyone seems to know their role and just gets on with the task at hand. My mum is quite a handful at times but the staff take it in their stride and encourage her and help her to calm down. I wouldn't want her anywhere else.
I have been a resident for 5 months now and have been happy here. Everyone is very kind and has helped me a lot in my recovery and I hope to go home very soon.
Sadly Nan was only at Sanford House for a short time before she passed away. The care that she received during her stay was outstanding. The staff were very caring and friendly and made her stay welcoming, a home from home experience. They also made my family and I very welcome and at the end, they treated us all with care and respect. I would highly recommend Sanford House. Thank you for all you did for Nan and us. We will never forget your kindness.
the staff at Sanford House provided excellent care for my grandmother whilst in their care from August 2017 through to her passing on November 6th 2017. The staff were professional and very caring in dealing with my grandmother. When the appropriate time came both my sister and I were kept fully updated and discussed end of life care for my grandmother. This was dealt with in a sensitive and caring manner. The surroundings are pleasant and rooms provided are of a good standard. However, most importantly it is the staff that make the place and that is important for both residents and the relatives.
My visits to see mum are met with friendly and welcoming staff, I always find that any questions I have are answered and information and updates on mum are forthcoming. I have every faith and trust that my mum is being well cared for and looked after as well as can be expected with respect and dignity. Thank you all so much.
My mother spent the last 6 months of her life at Sanford House Nursing Home, passing recently. We cannot praise the staff highly enough, they all have hearts of gold and treated my mother with care, compassion and dignity at all times. My brother and I spent the last week at her bedside and they were kind and caring towards us too. Seeing mum then and her interaction with staff, we realised that they had become like a family to her. We were apprehensive when we went in having heard horror stories about care homes, but we were so pleased that she ended up there. Should the need arise, I would be more than happy to place my elderly father there.
My wife was a resident for the past 6 months at Sanford House Nursing Home. I spent every afternoon in the company of staff and patients and was pleased with the welcome I always received. The care given to my wife was all I could have wished for and I know that my wife appreciated all the help that was freely given by all the staff and management. Thank you all very much.
My mother reluctantly had to go into a nursing home 15 months ago. During her time the care sh received was outstanding from all members of staff, showing care and compassion at all times. In my mother's final three weeks of her life the family decided to stay by her bedside day and night, not only did my mother receive care but the staff went out of their way to ensure that we were also cared for, supplying us with food, drinks and bedding, showing the same compassion for us as our mother.
Thank you for taking the time to review Sanford House. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver safe, high-quality care and facilities. We always take time to understand the needs and interests of our residents and pride ourselves on providing outstanding choices when meeting the needs of every...
My wife came into Sanford House Nursing Home in September 2014 with a one-to-one care. At first, some of the care was provided by agency staff but since using the homes own staff, the care is excellent. This gives a much better quality of care as the carer knows the resident's needs. I am very grateful for the care she receives.
I am always impressed by the warm welcome by all the staff every time I visit the home. The care and attention given to each resident is very noticeable. The staff can't do enough for them and you can tell they enjoy their work. The home is decorated with Christmas decorations the residents would have been used to. It looks comfy, warm, festive and homely for the residents. The Sanford whole team look after and take care of my mum and all the residents really well. I'm very grateful to them all. I have peace of mind and are completely satisfied, thanks to them all.
Absolutely happy with the care my Aunt receives. The staff are efficient and go out of their way to assist the residents and their families;/friends. Sanford House has a welcoming and warm ambience and feels very homely. It certainly is not a sad place but is a bustling busy home which makes a real effort to keep spirits up. I would happily recommend Sandford House.
My mother came into this residential home after Easter this year and she has been welcomed into an efficient, caring and friendly well-managed home. She settled in really well because people who work here were so professional and kind. We felt safe and secure with good communication and effective medical care as well as confident in their facilities and approach. The food is particularly excellent and the atmosphere is full of warmth and generosity of spirit.
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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 22 May 2025
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive neurological conditions that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is most associated with Alzheimer’s...
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Caring Homes Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: 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.
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