Care home
Alexander Court
Residential care home in Thetford, Norfolk
Alexander Court
Residential care home in Thetford, Norfolk
Operated by Quinton House
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Alexander Court is a 47-bed residential care home in Thetford, Norfolk, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home supports residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairment alongside dementia care.
The Care Quality Commission rated Alexander Court as Requires Improvement in 2026. The home was rated Good for Caring and Responsive, but Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 600 m away
- Fire station about 500 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
220 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Norfolk council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £980 |
| 2025 | £1,015 |
What Norfolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Alexander Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is West Suffolk Hospital, 12.6 miles away. The local GP practice is SCHOOL LANE SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Thetford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Thetford & District Dementia Support Group
Provide regular weekly group support and information to people living with dementia and their carer within the Thetford & District area
Part of Quinton House
Alexander Court is one of 2 homes run by Quinton House on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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