Nursing homes in Norfolk
59 of the 319 care homes in Norfolk are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 31 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Norfolk typically cost £1,300 a week, about £67,600 a year, based on 7 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,250 to £1,338. That is about 30% more than the typical residential fee in Norfolk of £1,000. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Norfolk and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £67,600 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,600 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
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, £1,245 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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Norfolk
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.
Oak Manor Nursing Home
Oakwood House Care Home
Pine Lodge
Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home
St Clements Nursing Home
The Hawthorns Care Home
The Heathers Nursing Home
Thorp House
Trees Nursing Home
Walcot Hall Nursing Home
Woodland Care Home
Woodside House
Brooklyn House Nursing Home
Buckingham Lodge Care Home
Claremont Nursing Home
Decoy Farm
Faro Lodge
Halsey House
Halvergate House
Lower Farm Care Home with Nursing
Oak Farm
Oakwoods Care Home
Overbury House Nursing and Residential 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.
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.
Typical nursing homes fees in Norfolk
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 59 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,300
- Usually £1,250 to £1,338 a week7 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Norfolk cost?
Nursing homes in Norfolk typically charge £1,300 a week, usually between £1,250 and £1,338. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Norfolk?
59 of the 319 CQC-registered care homes in Norfolk are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Norfolk?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Norfolk?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Norfolk council for a needs assessment.