Melton House
Wymondham, NR18 · 1.0 km · 32 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
- Weekly fee
- from £1,450
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2025
- Beds
- 59
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Windmill House's stated fee
£1,450a week
About £75,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Norfolk, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £400 a week less, £20,800 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,545 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Wymondham
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 Windmill House
Windmill House is a residential care home in Wymondham, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 59 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 Runwood, which operates 66 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2011.
At its latest inspection, published May 2025, the CQC rated Windmill House 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.
Windmill House charges from £1,450 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £75,400 a year. It is about 45% above the typical residential fee in Norfolk of £1,000 a week.
There are 319 registered care homes in Norfolk. The nearest to Windmill House include Melton House, Sutherlands Nursing Home and Hethersett Hall. 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
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Runwood Homes Limited
- Brand
- Runwood
- Registered with CQC
- April 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2025)
- Council area
- Norfolk
- Town
- Wymondham
The CQC inspection, explained
Windmill House was rated Inadequate and placed in special measures; inspectors found serious risks to people's safety, medicines, cleanliness and management.
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 £1,450 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Respite Self-Funded Residential Care: From £1,450” View on Windmill House’s website | From the home's website “Respite Self-Funded Residential Care: From £1,450” View on Windmill House’s website |
| Residential dementia care | from £1,350 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: From £1,350” View on Windmill House’s website | From the home's website “Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: From £1,350” View on Windmill House’s website |
| Residential care | from £1,350 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Self-Funded Residential Care: From £1,350” View on Windmill House’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.
Reviews
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Common questions about Windmill House
How much does Windmill House cost?
Windmill House charges from £1,450 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 Windmill House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Windmill House Good in May 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Windmill House provide nursing care?
No. Windmill House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Windmill House offer dementia care?
Yes. Windmill House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Windmill House have?
Windmill House is registered for up to 59 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.
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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
Sutherlands Nursing Home
Wymondham, NR18 · 1.4 km · 52 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Hethersett Hall
Norwich, NR9 · 5.6 km · 67 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week