The Willows
School Lane, Besthorpe, Attleborough, NR17 2LH
Residential care home · 19 beds · National Care Group

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,000
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- April 2025
- Beds
- 19
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £52,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,000 a 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.
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 The Willows
The Willows is a residential care home in Attleborough, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 19 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by National Care Group, which operates 34 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated The Willows Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Willows 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 The Willows include Fairland House, St Edmunds and St Elmos, 1 of which has 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
- Residential care
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Westward Care Homes Limited
- Brand
- National Care Group
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (April 2025)
- Council area
- Norfolk
- Town
- Attleborough
Inspected but not rated; the home's previous overall rating of Requires Improvement remained in place.
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
The Willows 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
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Common questions about The Willows
How much does The Willows cost?
The Willows 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 The Willows?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Willows Requires improvement in April 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Willows provide nursing care?
No. The Willows is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Willows offer dementia care?
The Willows 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 The Willows have?
The Willows is registered for up to 19 residents.
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.
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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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Attleborough
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.