Avery
Carrstone House Care Home
Care home in Downham Market, Norfolk
Operated by Avery Healthcare
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
Carrstone House is run by Avery and provides residential and dementia care in Downham Market, Norfolk. The home has 72 bedrooms, each with an en suite, and every room is fitted with its own call and information system. Social life is central to the home's approach. Residents can use a café, a library and an entertainment suite, and dedicated activity coordinators arrange programmes. A minibus takes residents on trips into the surrounding Norfolk countryside.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
59 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 | — |
- 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
Carrstone House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 10.9 miles away. The local GP practice is HOWDALE 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
Part of Avery Healthcare
Carrstone House Care Home is one of 98 homes run by Avery Healthcare 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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