Care home
Ashill Lodge Care Home
Care home in Thetford, Norfolk
Ashill Lodge Care Home
Care home in Thetford, Norfolk
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
Ashill Lodge Care Home is a 35-bed care home in Thetford, Norfolk, providing a range of care services including support for older people, dementia care, post-surgical recovery, respite care and companionship. The home is run by an experienced care team.
The home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report published 2026). It was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, and Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Ashill Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 18 miles away. The local GP practice is WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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