Sanford House Care Home
CQC Good
Sanford House is a purpose-built Caring Homes nursing home in Dereham, Norfolk, offering residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care around a sensory…
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Care homes offering respite care in East Dereham
There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around East Dereham on AskBart. Published fees average about £995 a week, while Norfolk usually pays £1,015. The largest is Lincoln House Care Home, with 60 beds.
Average residential fee in East Dereham: £995/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: East Dereham
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £995 |
| Norfolk usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,015 |
| Largest | Lincoln House Care Home (60 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in East Dereham
High Retirement Community
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.
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Norfolk data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Norfolk data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in East Dereham is about £995/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in East Dereham on the map
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Care homes (2)
1 in East Dereham, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Lincoln House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming heartland of Norfolk, on the serene outskirts of Dereham, you'll find Lincoln House in Swanton Morley. This Castlemeadow care home is…
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What care costs in East Dereham
Residential (avg)
£995/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,282/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,139/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Breckland
The average house price in Breckland is £273,851, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £273,851
- Detached
- £374,751
- Semi-detached
- £244,049
- Terraced
- £195,663
- Flats & maisonettes
- £110,304
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in East Dereham
Residential care homes
1 in East DerehamNursing homes
2 in East DerehamDementia care homes
1 in East DerehamRespite care
2 in East DerehamFlood riskFlood warning area nearby
East Dereham is near 5 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 2 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the River Tas, River Tiffey, River Wissey, River Yare and 3 more. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in East Dereham?
AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around East Dereham, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in East Dereham rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in East Dereham cost?
Published fees range from £995 to £1,282 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in East Dereham?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
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