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8 Acres

Long Street, Great Ellingham, Attleborough, NR17 1AW

Residential care home · 18 beds · National Care Group

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From the home's website
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,000
CQC rating
Good
August 2025
Beds
18
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Norfolk
£1,000a week

About £52,000 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The 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.

See live-in carers near Attleborough
13 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Norfolk

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.

About 8 Acres

8 Acres is a residential care home in Attleborough, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 18 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by National Care Group, which operates 34 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2012.

At its latest inspection, published August 2025, the CQC rated 8 Acres Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

8 Acres has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Norfolk with a fee on record typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,554 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 319 registered care homes in Norfolk. The nearest to 8 Acres include The Laurels Care Home, Oak Trees (Respite) and Brooklyn House Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Brand
National Care Group
Registered with CQC
May 2012
Latest CQC rating
Good (August 2025)
Council area
Norfolk
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
8 Acres is rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found progress since an Inadequate rating, but medicines, health risks and management oversight remained unsafe.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

8 Acres has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Norfolk typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,554 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about 8 Acres

How much does 8 Acres cost?

8 Acres has not published its fees. Care homes in Norfolk typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,554 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for 8 Acres?

The Care Quality Commission rated 8 Acres Good in August 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does 8 Acres provide nursing care?

No. 8 Acres is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does 8 Acres offer dementia care?

8 Acres is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Norfolk listing for homes that are.

How many residents does 8 Acres have?

8 Acres is registered for up to 18 residents.

Care at home

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.

See live-in carers near NorfolkProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

Other care homes near Attleborough

The Laurels Care Home, Attleborough

The Laurels Care Home

Attleborough, NR17 · 1.5 km · 52 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaDefiant Enterprises
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Attleborough

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

13 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Norfolk
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Oak Trees (Respite), Attleborough

Oak Trees (Respite)

Attleborough, NR17 · 2.0 km · 4 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Brooklyn House Nursing Home, Attleborough

Brooklyn House Nursing Home

Attleborough, NR17 · 2.5 km · 38 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaCaring Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 34 care homes run by National Care Group