Scarborough House
Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 · 0.5 km · 17 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialImperial Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Dorrington House (Wells)
Westfield Avenue, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1BY
Residential care home · 38 beds · Dorrington House
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,000
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2026
- Beds
- 38
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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
A 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 Wells-next-the-Sea
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 Dorrington House (Wells)
Dorrington House (Wells) is a residential care home in Wells-next-the-Sea, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 38 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Dorrington House, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated Dorrington House (Wells) 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.
Dorrington House (Wells) 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 Dorrington House (Wells) include Scarborough 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
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Dorrington House
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2026)
- Council area
- Norfolk
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found risks in staffing, premises, infection control and management oversight.
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
Dorrington House (Wells) 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
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Dorrington House (Wells)
How much does Dorrington House (Wells) cost?
Dorrington House (Wells) 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 Dorrington House (Wells)?
The Care Quality Commission rated Dorrington House (Wells) Good in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Dorrington House (Wells) provide nursing care?
No. Dorrington House (Wells) is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Dorrington House (Wells) offer dementia care?
Yes. Dorrington House (Wells) is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Dorrington House (Wells) have?
Dorrington House (Wells) is registered for up to 38 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.
Szvetlana M.
2 reviews
From £1,113 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Norfolk. Can care for a couple
Ruby N.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 15 minutes from Norfolk. Can care for a couple
Ibolya Z.
From £945 a week, 17 years caring
Based about 7 minutes from Norfolk
Rafail N.
From £1,120 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Norfolk. Can care for a couple
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 Wells-next-the-Sea
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Wells-next-the-Sea
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