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Care homes near James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston – page 2

43 homes within 10 miles

There are 43 care homes within 10 miles of James Paget University Hospital, nearest first. 25 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 3 offer nursing care and 9 dementia care. The closest, Woodland Court Care Home, is 0.4 miles away; 9 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near James Paget University Hospital (43)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

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About James Paget University Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LA
Phone
24-hour switchboard: 01493 452452 Source
Urgent care
The emergency department (A&E) is open 24 hours a day, every day. SourceEmergency department telephone: 01493 452200 or 01493 452436. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

How James Paget University Hospital is doing

A&E figures are for the whole NHS trust, not only this site.

Main A&E: seen within 4 hours
59.1%
September 2026, 7,874 attendances across the trust. England: 60.6%. NHS England

Services for older people at James Paget University Hospital

  • Stroke unitFirst floor, east corridorThe stroke unit on Ward 1 provides stroke care, including clot-busting treatment and TIA clinics. Source
  • Palliative care teamLouise Hamilton CentreThe palliative care team gives advice and support to patients with life-limiting illness, and their families and carers. Phone 01493 452804. Source
  • Dementia liaison nurseA dementia liaison nurse can be contacted on 01493 453731. Source
  • Family carersThe family carer lead can be contacted on 01493 453831. Source
  • Patient advice and liaison service (PALS)PALS gives patient feedback and assistance. Call Great Yarmouth 453240 or email pals@jpaget.nhs.uk. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsBus services X1, 1 and 1A run between Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth and the hospital. Source
  • Buses and trainsBus X11 runs between Belton, Great Yarmouth and the hospital. Source
  • Buses and trainsBuses 2, 8 and 580 also serve the hospital. Source
  • Buses and trainsThe nearest railway station is at Great Yarmouth, about two miles away. Source
  • ParkingParking is paid, enforced by number plate cameras. The trust offers free parking to disabled visitors, subject to criteria. Source
  • VisitingVisitors are limited to two per patient. Family carers of people affected by dementia can arrange more flexible visiting. Source
  • NHS patient transportNon-emergency patient transport: call 0345 241 3012 to check eligibility and book. Source

Map of the hospital site

Our own map from OpenStreetMap. It doesn’t show wards or floors.

  • Hospital grounds
  • Hospital buildings
  • Car parks
  • Bus stops

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Questions about care homes near James Paget University Hospital

How many care homes are near James Paget University Hospital?

There are 43 care homes within 10 miles of James Paget University Hospital listed on AskBart, 20 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to James Paget University Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Gresham Care Home (1.3 miles), The Orchards Residential Care Home (1.8 miles), Oulton Park Care Home (4.5 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near James Paget University Hospital?

Yes. 9 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Lydia Eva Court, 0.8 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from James Paget University Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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