Westfields
Swaffham, PE37 · 0.4 km · 51 beds
CQC: Outstanding
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
Holmwood House Care Centre
40 White Cross Road, Swaffham, PE37 7QY
Nursing home · 62 beds · Holmwood House Care
- Weekly fee
- £1,593
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- August 2019
- Beds
- 62
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Holmwood House Care Centre's reported fee
£1,593a week
About £82,836 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,186 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £249 a week less, £12,948 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,831 a week less than two places.
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13 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Norfolk
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About Holmwood House Care Centre
Holmwood House Care Centre is a nursing home in Swaffham, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 62 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Holmwood House Care. The home has been registered since June 2018.
At its latest inspection, published August 2019, the CQC rated Holmwood House Care Centre 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.
Holmwood House Care Centre has told us it charges £1,593 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £82,836 a year. It is about 59% above the typical residential fee in Norfolk of £1,000 a week.
There are 319 registered care homes in Norfolk. The nearest to Holmwood House Care Centre include Westfields, The Paddocks Care Home and Meadow 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
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Holmwood House Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- June 2018
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (August 2019)
- Council area
- Norfolk
- Town
- Swaffham
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.
Holmwood House Care Centre was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection prevention and control arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,593 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Nursing: £1592.68 per week” | Reported by the home “Nursing: £1592.68 per week” |
| Residential care | £1,325 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Residential: £1325 per week” | Reported by the home “Residential: £1325 per week” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Norfolk, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Holmwood House Care Centre
How much does Holmwood House Care Centre cost?
Holmwood House Care Centre charges £1,593 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Holmwood House Care Centre?
The Care Quality Commission rated Holmwood House Care Centre Good in August 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Holmwood House Care Centre provide nursing care?
Yes. Holmwood House Care Centre is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Holmwood House Care Centre offer dementia care?
Yes. Holmwood House Care Centre is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Holmwood House Care Centre have?
Holmwood House Care Centre is registered for up to 62 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
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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.
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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
The Paddocks Care Home
Swaffham, PE37 · 0.5 km · 100 beds
CQC: Inadequate
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Meadow House Nursing Home
Swaffham, PE37 · 0.8 km · 38 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingHealthcare Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week