Kingsley Healthcare
Downham Grange
Care home in Downham Market, Norfolk
Operated by Kingsley Healthcare
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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
Downham Grange is a purpose-built care home on Clackclose Road, close to the centre of Downham Market in Norfolk, and is run by Kingsley Healthcare. The home has 62 en-suite bedrooms and provides nursing, residential, dementia and respite care. Respite stays can be arranged for people recovering after a hospital stay or an operation, and for families who need a break from caring. Stays can be shaped around each person's needs, and the home's own qualified nurses are on site. Residents are supported with bathing, dressing, eating and getting around, and the home is easy to reach from King's Lynn, Swaffham, Wisbech and Ely.
The Care Quality Commission rates Downham Grange Requires Improvement overall, with Good ratings for the Effective, Caring and Responsive key questions, and Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led. The report was published in 2025.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 950 m away
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 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
Downham Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 10.8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE HOLLIES SURGERY, 0.2 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 Kingsley Healthcare
Downham Grange is one of 36 homes run by Kingsley 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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