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VerifiedCarers Elite Limited is a home care agency based in Downham Market, Norfolk, providing care and support in clients' own homes.
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Dementia home care agencies in Downham Market
4 agencies
There are 4 dementia home care agencies in and around Downham Market on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Faith Community Healthcare in September 2022.
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Home care agencies (4)
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VerifiedCQC Requires improvement
Total Care Norfolk is a home care agency based in Downham Market that delivers care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
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VerifiedCQC Good
Faith Community Healthcare is a home care agency based in Downham Market, Norfolk, providing care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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VerifiedCQC Good
Oakes Court is a home care agency run by Norse Care (Services) Limited, based in Downham Market, Norfolk.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
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Key facts: Downham Market
| Dementia home care agencies listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Norfolk usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,015 |
| Most recently inspected | Faith Community Healthcare (September 2022) |
Good2
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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CQC quality of home care in Downham Market
Rated Good or Outstanding
2/ 3 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
1
Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What home care costs in Downham Market
Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Norfolk council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,015/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Norfolk council carries out the free care needs assessment.
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What later-life care costs in Downham Market
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Downham Market compares with the wider Norfolk area and the UK.
| Type of care | Downham Market | Norfolk avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | — | £1,246 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | — | £1,309 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Downham Market within ~5 miles; Norfolk county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.
Common questions
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Downham Market?
AskBart lists 4 dementia home care agencies in and around Downham Market, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia home care agencies in Downham Market rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Downham Market?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Downham Market?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Downham Market:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- Care Home or Home Care? Pros and Cons (2026)
- Live-in Care Explained: the Alternative to a Care Home
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