The Pastures

The Pastures is a nursing home in Hales, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 13 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Elizabeth Fitzroy Support, which operates 17 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2024, the CQC rated The Pastures Inadequate, which means the CQC found the service performing badly and has taken enforcement action. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Pastures has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. 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 The Pastures include Kittens Lane, Beauchamp House and Joseph House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.