Care home
Dorrington House (Wells)
Care home in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Dorrington House (Wells)
Care home in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Operated by Dorrington House
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Dorrington House in Wells-next-the-Sea is one of three care homes operated by Dorrington House, which has provided care since 1979. The home is registered to support older people and those living with dementia, offering long-term and short-term residential care alongside dementia day care. It holds 38 registered beds and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home is located in the town centre within walking distance of the high street, with ample parking available. Dorrington House also operates adjacent Close Care Flats offering 24-hour warden supervision for those seeking independent living with community care support.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
17 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
Dorrington House (Wells) is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 21.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLS HEALTH CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Dorrington House
Dorrington House (Wells) is one of 3 homes run by Dorrington House 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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