Dorrington House (Dereham)
Dereham, NR19 · 0.5 km · 45 beds
CQC: Good
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
Sanford House Nursing Home
Danesfort Drive, Swanton Road, East Dereham, NR19 2SD
Nursing home · 40 beds · Caring Homes
- Weekly fee
- from £1,220
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2019
- Beds
- 40
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Sanford House Nursing Home's stated fee
£1,220a week
About £63,440 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,440 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
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,085 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near East Dereham
13 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Norfolk
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About Sanford House Nursing Home
Sanford House Nursing Home is a nursing home in East Dereham, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and younger adults. It is run by Caring Homes, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2019, the CQC rated Sanford House Nursing Home 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.
Sanford House Nursing Home charges from £1,220 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £63,440 a year. It is about 22% above the typical residential fee in Norfolk of £1,000 a week.
There are 319 registered care homes in Norfolk. The nearest to Sanford House Nursing Home include Dorrington House (Dereham), Link House and Walnut House, 3 of which have a fee on record. 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
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Sanford House Limited
- Brand
- Caring Homes
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2019)
- Council area
- Norfolk
- Town
- East Dereham
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.
Sanford House Nursing Home: inspectors found good infection prevention and control, but this targeted visit was not rated.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Respite care | from £1,220 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Respite Residential From £1,220” View on Sanford House Nursing Home’s website | From the home's website “Respite Residential From £1,220” View on Sanford House Nursing Home’s website |
| Nursing dementia care | from £1,617 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Permanent Nursing Dementia From £1,617” View on Sanford House Nursing Home’s website | From the home's website “Permanent Nursing Dementia From £1,617” View on Sanford House Nursing Home’s website |
| Nursing care | from £1,554 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Permanent Nursing From £1,554” View on Sanford House Nursing Home’s website |
| Residential care | from £1,006 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Permanent Residential From £1,006” View on Sanford House Nursing Home’s website | From the home's website “Permanent Residential From £1,006” View on Sanford House Nursing Home’s website |
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.
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Common questions about Sanford House Nursing Home
How much does Sanford House Nursing Home cost?
Sanford House Nursing Home charges from £1,220 a week for respite care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Sanford House Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Sanford House Nursing Home Good in October 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Sanford House Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Sanford House Nursing Home 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 Sanford House Nursing Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Sanford House Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Sanford House Nursing Home have?
Sanford House Nursing Home is registered for up to 40 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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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
Link House
Dereham, NR19 · 0.8 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialLink House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Walnut House
Dereham, NR20 · 0.8 km · 5 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialAutism Anglia
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week