Driftwood House
Care home in Hunstanton, Norfolk
Operated by Armscare
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
Driftwood House is a 28-bed care home in Hunstanton, Norfolk. It is registered to provide residential care and nursing care. The home was rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2026, with key-question grades of Requires Improvement for Safety and Well-led, and Good for Effective, Caring, and Responsive.
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 100 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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
47 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
Driftwood House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 12.7 miles away. The local GP practice is HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE, 1.9 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Armscare
Driftwood House is one of 6 homes run by Armscare 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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