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Norwich Road, Acle, Norwich, NR13 3BX
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10 June 2026
The Old Rectory Care Home has such a warm and welcoming feel, and everyone is treated with real kindness, dignity, and respect. The staff are incredibly caring and always happy to go the extra mile for both residents and their families, which makes a huge difference and gives real peace of mind.
Mum has settled in really well, which says a lot about the lovely atmosphere in the home. It's so reassuring to know she's enjoying activities, spending time with others, and taking part in a great mix of events that also include families.
The management team have brought lots of positive energy and fresh ideas, while still being approachable and genuinely caring about the residents' wellbeing. Communication is always clear, and the admin team are friendly, helpful, and efficient.
Overall, The Old Rectory feels much more like a friendly community than a traditional care home, with genuine care and connection at the centre of everything they do.
15 April 2026
I came into this home for respite care and remained as permanent. I find the carers excellent, kind and very friendly. The food is delicious and a salad is always prepared when asked. The managers are friendly and will do anything to help. It is lovely to have some of my chairs from home. There are
activities most days in the week.
02 April 2026
My husband went to the Old Rectory in February 2025. He was not in the best of health at the time and he was quite difficult to deal with initially and I was really worried about him. I didn't want to leave him there but the staff assured me he would settle in time, which he did and became settled
and happy, healthy, improved rapidly. The staff at the Old Rectory were wonderful, not only with residents but giving support to bereaved families really really caring. Management is very very good.
17 October 2025
My Nanny is very happy here, She is well looked after by staff, Nanny is kept busy with lots of different activities from bingo, colouring, dominoes, darts, keep fit, and lots more. The staff are always helpful, kind,
Supportive and always available to talk too,
Nanny is settled and content.
14 February 2025
My mum has only been here a few weeks but she has been welcomed and made to feel included and at home straight away. The staff are all fabulous and are all looking after my mum well. I have no concerns. The rooms are lovely. Mum has a choice of meals, she enjoys the different activities including
Bingo. I am sure Mum will continue to be very happy here.
18 October 2024
A very nice room, everything I hoped for.
08 October 2024
All residents are a family at the Old Rectory, the home is clean and has brilliant staff who deeply care and love their jobs, this makes a huge difference when placing your loved one in a home. They have an excellent entertainment coordinator, you can see all their antics on their social media page,
it's wonderful to see.
My father came from a horrible home which he was placed in without our choice. Once Dad was at the Old Rectory, he put on weight, had the care he needed, he was clean and very well looked after. This home isn't just a care home, everyone is family.
If you want a home for your loved one look at the Old Rectory, their staff is very well trained, when I visited for the first time I asked hundreds of questions not only to staff but residents and visitors about what they thought of the home, I really looked on their reviews and CQC rating which is currently Good, I'm expecting them to be higher at the next inspection. I've worked in care for 33 years and would definitely recommend Old Rectory.
10 September 2024
The residents of this care home have had a wonderful summer with trips to the races, the Gt. Yarmouth Waterways, garden centres and coffee shops. They have had singers to entertain them, a fete with Elvis entertaining everyone. Together with the usual activities and the occasional ice cream, they
have all enjoyed themselves. Thank you to the staff and volunteers for making this happen.
30 August 2024
The first month has been excellent. Almost home from home. Thank you for looking after me.
21 December 2023
My Father has been a resident for approximately two years now and is very settled here. The staff are polite, caring and kind towards the residents.
There are plenty of activities laid on for them and there is no pressure to take part if they don’t want to.
It’s been a tough time for us coping
with a loved one with dementia but the management team and admin have been extremely supportive throughout, thank you.
20 November 2023
The staff and management at the Old Rectory are very kind and supportive.
They go that extra mile.
Nothing is too much for them.
30 October 2023
Amazing staff, amazing management. Management go above and beyond to help my mother - I couldn’t be more grateful. The home is always clean, tidy and residents are always having fun with activities taking place. This really is an amazing home. Thanks.
16 October 2023
I have been visiting the care home since 2014, originally with a family member as a resident and then with three different friends as residents. I have seen many changes over the period, especially in the last 12 months with many improvements being made to the interior of the building. Staff have
always been good to the residents and the management is now at the best it has been in the past 9 years.
28 September 2023
The home is good and the team at the Old Rectory Care Home are excellent.
Ten months into my mum’s care and we’re overwhelmed with the level of care, love and support she is receiving at this difficult time.
This is extended not only to my mother but to all at the home.
Our thanks to the entire
team for their continued hard work and dedication to looking after all the residents.
26 September 2023
Both of my parents have been residents at the Old Rectory Care Home since December 2022. I had managed to find care for them in their home since 2016 but as their dementia and mobility deteriorated, this was not sustainable. It was very important to find a friendly and cosy place for them to live
and be looked after with love and compassion.
On my first visit, I was immediately struck with the lovely atmosphere and feeling of warmth around the Old Rectory. The residents seemed engaged and happy and the staff were chatting to them as friends not just 'service users'.
My parents have settled well and formed friendships with staff and residents alike, as have I!
It's never easy to make the decision to put your loved ones into full-time care but I have felt reassured that they are being well looked after. I have no regrets. Highly recommended.
18 September 2023
My mother was at the Old Rectory Care Home from November 2022 until February 2023. The staff were wonderful and I have no hesitation in recommending this care home. My mother was very happy there.
The activities coordinator was excellent with her entertainment for the residents every day.
The
staff were always helpful whenever I asked a question.
28 March 2023
My dad was a resident at the Old Rectory for over four years. We sadly lost Dad just before Christmas. I can truly say we as a family were overwhelmed by the support and love that was shown to Dad and us throughout his final hours and during his whole 4-year stay.
The staff are kind, friendly and
are always cheerful.
We can never thank them enough for the love they had for our dad.
20 December 2022
Absolutely amazing staff/management. Everyone is so kind, caring and supportive. They have offered lots of reassurance to any concerns for both myself and my mum. Any issues that were raised were resolved promptly.
The home is always clean and tidy. I can't thank everyone enough for the care
provided.
12 August 2022
my mother has been at the rectory for four and a half years. During that time I have always found that she has been treated with respect and dignity which sh has always said the staff are caring, friendly and kind and did a magnificent job during the pandemic. I have peace of mind knowing that my
mum is well fed, clean and most importantly safe whilst she is living them.
08 August 2022
Our experience with The Old Rectory Care Home has always been most welcome when visiting our bedridden Mum.
When at any time we have needed any help it has been very prompt and positive.
Mum is well and truly looked after.
Latest Reviews for Old Rectory
10 June 2026
The Old Rectory Care Home has such a warm and welcoming feel, and everyone is treated with real kindness, dignity, and respect. The staff are incredibly caring and always happy to go the extra mile for both residents and their families, which makes a huge difference and gives real peace of mind.
Mum has settled in really well, which says a lot about the lovely atmosphere in the home. It's so reassuring to know she's enjoying activities, spending time with others, and taking part in a great mix of events that also include families.
The management team have brought lots of positive energy and fresh ideas, while still being approachable and genuinely caring about the residents' wellbeing. Communication is always clear, and the admin team are friendly, helpful, and efficient.
Overall, The Old Rectory feels much more like a friendly community than a traditional care home, with genuine care and connection at the centre of everything they do.
15 April 2026
I came into this home for respite care and remained as permanent. I find the carers excellent, kind and very friendly. The food is delicious and a salad is always prepared when asked. The managers are friendly and will do anything to help. It is lovely to have some of my chairs from home. There are
activities most days in the week.
02 April 2026
My husband went to the Old Rectory in February 2025. He was not in the best of health at the time and he was quite difficult to deal with initially and I was really worried about him. I didn't want to leave him there but the staff assured me he would settle in time, which he did and became settled
and happy, healthy, improved rapidly. The staff at the Old Rectory were wonderful, not only with residents but giving support to bereaved families really really caring. Management is very very good.
17 October 2025
My Nanny is very happy here, She is well looked after by staff, Nanny is kept busy with lots of different activities from bingo, colouring, dominoes, darts, keep fit, and lots more. The staff are always helpful, kind,
Supportive and always available to talk too,
Nanny is settled and content.
14 February 2025
My mum has only been here a few weeks but she has been welcomed and made to feel included and at home straight away. The staff are all fabulous and are all looking after my mum well. I have no concerns. The rooms are lovely. Mum has a choice of meals, she enjoys the different activities including
Bingo. I am sure Mum will continue to be very happy here.
18 October 2024
A very nice room, everything I hoped for.
08 October 2024
All residents are a family at the Old Rectory, the home is clean and has brilliant staff who deeply care and love their jobs, this makes a huge difference when placing your loved one in a home. They have an excellent entertainment coordinator, you can see all their antics on their social media page,
it's wonderful to see.
My father came from a horrible home which he was placed in without our choice. Once Dad was at the Old Rectory, he put on weight, had the care he needed, he was clean and very well looked after. This home isn't just a care home, everyone is family.
If you want a home for your loved one look at the Old Rectory, their staff is very well trained, when I visited for the first time I asked hundreds of questions not only to staff but residents and visitors about what they thought of the home, I really looked on their reviews and CQC rating which is currently Good, I'm expecting them to be higher at the next inspection. I've worked in care for 33 years and would definitely recommend Old Rectory.
10 September 2024
The residents of this care home have had a wonderful summer with trips to the races, the Gt. Yarmouth Waterways, garden centres and coffee shops. They have had singers to entertain them, a fete with Elvis entertaining everyone. Together with the usual activities and the occasional ice cream, they
have all enjoyed themselves. Thank you to the staff and volunteers for making this happen.
30 August 2024
The first month has been excellent. Almost home from home. Thank you for looking after me.
21 December 2023
My Father has been a resident for approximately two years now and is very settled here. The staff are polite, caring and kind towards the residents.
There are plenty of activities laid on for them and there is no pressure to take part if they don’t want to.
It’s been a tough time for us coping
with a loved one with dementia but the management team and admin have been extremely supportive throughout, thank you.
20 November 2023
The staff and management at the Old Rectory are very kind and supportive.
They go that extra mile.
Nothing is too much for them.
30 October 2023
Amazing staff, amazing management. Management go above and beyond to help my mother - I couldn’t be more grateful. The home is always clean, tidy and residents are always having fun with activities taking place. This really is an amazing home. Thanks.
16 October 2023
I have been visiting the care home since 2014, originally with a family member as a resident and then with three different friends as residents. I have seen many changes over the period, especially in the last 12 months with many improvements being made to the interior of the building. Staff have
always been good to the residents and the management is now at the best it has been in the past 9 years.
28 September 2023
The home is good and the team at the Old Rectory Care Home are excellent.
Ten months into my mum’s care and we’re overwhelmed with the level of care, love and support she is receiving at this difficult time.
This is extended not only to my mother but to all at the home.
Our thanks to the entire
team for their continued hard work and dedication to looking after all the residents.
26 September 2023
Both of my parents have been residents at the Old Rectory Care Home since December 2022. I had managed to find care for them in their home since 2016 but as their dementia and mobility deteriorated, this was not sustainable. It was very important to find a friendly and cosy place for them to live
and be looked after with love and compassion.
On my first visit, I was immediately struck with the lovely atmosphere and feeling of warmth around the Old Rectory. The residents seemed engaged and happy and the staff were chatting to them as friends not just 'service users'.
My parents have settled well and formed friendships with staff and residents alike, as have I!
It's never easy to make the decision to put your loved ones into full-time care but I have felt reassured that they are being well looked after. I have no regrets. Highly recommended.
18 September 2023
My mother was at the Old Rectory Care Home from November 2022 until February 2023. The staff were wonderful and I have no hesitation in recommending this care home. My mother was very happy there.
The activities coordinator was excellent with her entertainment for the residents every day.
The
staff were always helpful whenever I asked a question.
28 March 2023
My dad was a resident at the Old Rectory for over four years. We sadly lost Dad just before Christmas. I can truly say we as a family were overwhelmed by the support and love that was shown to Dad and us throughout his final hours and during his whole 4-year stay.
The staff are kind, friendly and
are always cheerful.
We can never thank them enough for the love they had for our dad.
20 December 2022
Absolutely amazing staff/management. Everyone is so kind, caring and supportive. They have offered lots of reassurance to any concerns for both myself and my mum. Any issues that were raised were resolved promptly.
The home is always clean and tidy. I can't thank everyone enough for the care
provided.
12 August 2022
my mother has been at the rectory for four and a half years. During that time I have always found that she has been treated with respect and dignity which sh has always said the staff are caring, friendly and kind and did a magnificent job during the pandemic. I have peace of mind knowing that my
mum is well fed, clean and most importantly safe whilst she is living them.
08 August 2022
Our experience with The Old Rectory Care Home has always been most welcome when visiting our bedridden Mum.
When at any time we have needed any help it has been very prompt and positive.
Mum is well and truly looked after.