Gentle Folk Community Care

Home care agency in Norwich, Norfolk

Operated by Gentle Folk Community Care

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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.
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressUnit 7, The Appleyard, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norwich, NR16 2HE

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About

Gentle Folk Community Care is a home care agency based in Norwich, Norfolk. It provides care and support in people's own homes, with the aim of helping older people stay safe, comfortable and independent. Its care focus is dementia, and it also supports people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairment.

The Care Quality Commission rates the agency Good overall, with Good ratings for each key question: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The rating was published in 2025.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery4.0 miles
Hospital14.4 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldLimited

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Gentle Folk Community Care will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Gentle Folk Community Care is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 14.4 miles away. The local GP practice is E HARLING & KENNINGHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 4 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital · 14.4 mi
Nearest GP
E HARLING & KENNINGHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE · 4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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