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Abbottswood Lodge

Church Lane, Swanton Abbott, Norwich, NR10 5DY

Residential care home · 22 beds · Abbotswood Lodge

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,000
CQC rating
Good
June 2019
Beds
22
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 Norwich
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 Abbottswood Lodge

Abbottswood Lodge is a residential care home in Norwich, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 22 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Abbotswood Lodge. The home has been registered since August 2011.

At its latest inspection, published June 2019, the CQC rated Abbottswood Lodge 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.

Abbottswood Lodge 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 Abbottswood Lodge include The Manor House, Kevlin House and Halvergate House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
August 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (June 2019)
Council area
Norfolk
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good in all five areas; inspectors found kind, personalised care, with medicine-room space and distractions needing attention.

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

Abbottswood Lodge 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.

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Common questions about Abbottswood Lodge

How much does Abbottswood Lodge cost?

Abbottswood Lodge 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 Abbottswood Lodge?

The Care Quality Commission rated Abbottswood Lodge Good in June 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Abbottswood Lodge provide nursing care?

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

Does Abbottswood Lodge offer dementia care?

Abbottswood Lodge 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 Abbottswood Lodge have?

Abbottswood Lodge is registered for up to 22 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.

The Manor House

North Walsham, NR28 · 2.6 km · 52 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaHealthcare 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
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Norwich

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
Kevlin House, North Walsham

Kevlin House

North Walsham, NR28 · 3.4 km · 15 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaHollycoombe Healthcare
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
Halvergate House, North Walsham

Halvergate House

North Walsham, NR28 · 3.7 km · 50 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaEast Anglia Care 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