Care home costs in Norfolk
Weekly fees for 2026, from the homes that publish them. Updated as homes confirm their prices.
There are 319 care homes registered with the CQC in Norfolk, East of England. 19 have a weekly fee on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
The typical residential care home fee in Norfolk is £1,000 a week, about £52,000 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,000 and £1,275. That is about 25% less than the East of England average of £1,329. That is about 23% less than the England figure of £1,300.
Nursing care in Norfolk typically costs £1,554 a week, based on 3 nursing homes with a fee on record. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of that fee, direct to the home.
Of the homes with a published fee, Chiswick House in Norwich is the least expensive at £1,000 a week and Redgate House Residential Home in Thetford the most at £1,450. A gap that size within one council area is normal: the room, the building and whether nursing is included all move the price.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £52,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week
Nursing care: £1,554 a week
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Norfolk, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £645 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Least expensive care homes in Norfolk
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers For comparison. One carer can look after a couple | Near Norfolk | Not a care home | £1,050 | 5% above |
| Chiswick House | Norwich | CQC: Outstanding | £1,000 | about typical |
| Heathcote | Norwich | CQC: Good | £1,000 | about typical |
| Laurel Lodge Care Home | Norwich | CQC: Good | £1,000 | about typical |
| Park House | Great Yarmouth | CQC: Good | £1,000 | about typical |
| Westfield House | Dereham | CQC: Good | £1,000 | about typical |
| York House | Dereham | CQC: Good | £1,000 | about typical |
| Sanford House Nursing Home Nursing · Dementia | East Dereham | CQC: Good | £1,006 | about typical |
| Quebec Hall Limited Dementia | Dereham | CQC: Good | £1,035 | 4% above |
Most expensive care homes in Norfolk
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redgate House Residential Home Dementia | Thetford | CQC: Good | £1,450 | 45% above |
| Burgh House Residential Care Home Limited Dementia | Great Yarmouth | CQC: Good | £1,400 | 40% above |
| Windmill House Dementia | Wymondham | CQC: Good | £1,350 | 35% above |
| St Michaels Court Nursing · Dementia | Norwich | CQC: Good | £1,350 | 35% above |
| Goodwins Hall Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Kings Lynn | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,350 | 35% above |
| Holmwood House Care Centre Nursing · Dementia | Swaffham | CQC: Good | £1,325 | 33% above |
| Twin Oaks Nursing Home Nursing · Dementia | Norwich | CQC: Good | £1,300 | 30% above |
| Amberley Hall Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Kings Lynn | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,300 | 30% above |
“From” is the lowest weekly figure the home has published or confirmed to us, dated on each home’s page. Homes that add or correct a fee appear here within the day.
How Norfolk compares with nearby areas
| Council area | Residential, a week | Nursing, a week | Homes with fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | £1,000 | £1,554 | 19 |
| Suffolk | £1,321 | £1,350 | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire | £1,000 | £1,475 | 5 |
| Essex | £1,400 | 21 | |
| Lincolnshire | £1,055 | £235 | 7 |
What the fee includes
A care home fee in Norfolk normally covers the room, meals, laundry, heating and personal care. Nursing homes add care from registered nurses. Hairdressing, chiropody, trips out, newspapers and some toiletries are usually charged on top, so ask for the list of extras before you sign.
Larger rooms, en suites and garden views cost more. Fees are reviewed once a year, usually in April; ask what last year’s increase was.
Who pays in Norfolk
If you have more than £23,250 in savings and assets you will normally pay the full fee yourself. Below that, Norfolk council assesses what you can contribute. The value of your home counts unless a partner or certain relatives still live there.
If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution direct to the home. People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole fee.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare.
Care home or live-in care in Norfolk?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Norfolk for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in Norfolk is £1,000 a week per person, so for a couple live-in care is usually far cheaper than two care home places. Complex live-in care, for higher needs, is typically about £1,344 a week.
13 live-in carers within about an hour of Norfolk
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £990 to £1,120 a week. 9 can care for a couple. 14 years' experience on average.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Common questions
How much does a care home in Norfolk cost a week?
The typical residential care home in Norfolk charges £1,000 a week and nursing care £1,554, based on 19 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How much does a care home in Norfolk cost a year?
At £1,000 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £52,000, and nursing care about £80,808. Most homes raise fees once a year, usually in April.
What is the cheapest care home in Norfolk?
Chiswick House in Norwich has the lowest published fee we hold for Norfolk, from £1,000 a week (residential care). The full table on this page lists every home with a fee on record, cheapest first.
Will Norfolk council pay for my care home?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250, Norfolk council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the fee. Councils pay a set rate; if the home you choose charges more, a relative or friend may need to pay a top-up. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home in Norfolk?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Norfolk, and complex care about £1,344. Against the typical Norfolk residential fee of £1,000 it is similar or a little more for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked October 2026.