Ashville House
Care home in Downham Market, Norfolk
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- 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
Ashville House is a 51-bed residential care home in Downham Market, Norfolk. It provides care to residents requiring support with daily living and personal care.
The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Requires Improvement overall in 2019. In that inspection, it was rated Good for effectiveness, caring and responsiveness, though the safe and well-led key questions were rated Requires Improvement.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
59 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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
Ashville House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 11.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE HOLLIES SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Downham Market
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Emneth Over 60s Friendship Club
We provide a fortnightly meeting in a safe and friendly environment for persons over 60 years of age. They enjoy interesting, stimulating activities as part of a group, currently aged 60 to 93…
Age Concern Upwell and Outwell Luncheon Club
Luncheon club meet on alternate Tuesdays for lunch and fortnightly for afternoon tea and socialising. Meetings are held in the Upwell Methodist Church Hall
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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