Athena Care Homes
Goodwins Hall Care Home
Residential care home in Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Operated by Athena Care Homes
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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.
- 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).
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About
Goodwins Hall Care Home is a residential care facility operated by Athena Care Homes in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. The home has 78 registered beds and provides nursing, rehabilitation, dementia, respite and end-of-life care. Care is planned around each resident's individual needs and preferences, with input from family members to understand their backgrounds and wishes.
The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It received Good ratings for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, and Requires Improvement ratings for Safe and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 27 September 2023 · Last inspected 27 July 2023
Goodwins Hall is a nursing and personal care home for up to 78 people, spread across two floors and several units, with some residents living with dementia. Inspectors found the team well trained, staffing numbers above the level assessed as needed, and cleanliness and infection prevention practices sound. Gaps in medicines timing and storage, care record accuracy, and provider oversight were raised as areas needing improvement.
- Staff were trained and had the skills needed to support residents, and staffing numbers exceeded the level assessed as needed.
- Cleanliness was generally good, and staff were seen following infection prevention procedures.
- Residents' bedrooms were individually decorated, giving them a more home-like feel.
- Residents were supported to make their own choices, with care delivered in the least restrictive way possible.
- Some medicines were given late or were not spaced across the day as health professionals had advised.
- Items such as razors and denture cleaning tablets were not always secured, as lockable storage was not in place.
- Some care records needed review to accurately reflect individual needs and preferences, including how residents preferred to take their medicines.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 850 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
336 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 |
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Local health safety net
Goodwins Hall Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTHGATES SURGICAL & MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kings Lynn
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
West Norfolk Befriending
West Norfolk Befriending works with socially isolated older people in West Norfolk. Our clients are isolated due to a long term physical or sensory disability or due to their role as a carer…
West Norfolk Community Transport Project
Demand responsive accessible transport for members of charity
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 Athena Care Homes
Goodwins Hall Care Home is one of 9 homes run by Athena Care Homes 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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