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VerifiedWoodspring Care at Home is a home care agency based in Fakenham, Norfolk.
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Dementia home care agencies in Fakenham
4 agencies
There are 4 dementia home care agencies in and around Fakenham 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 Meadow Walk in August 2023.
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Home care agencies (4)
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VerifiedCQC Good
Helping Hands North Norfolk is a home care agency run by Midshires Care Ltd and based in Fakenham, Norfolk.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
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VerifiedCQC Good
Taylor Care Norfolk is a home care agency based in Fakenham, Norfolk, delivering care and support to people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Meadow Walk is a home care agency run by Housing & Care 21, based in Fakenham, Norfolk.
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
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Key facts: Fakenham
| 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 | Meadow Walk (August 2023) |
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 Fakenham
Rated Good or Outstanding
2/ 3 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
1
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What home care costs in Fakenham
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 Fakenham
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Fakenham compares with the wider Norfolk area and the UK.
| Type of care | Fakenham | 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 (Fakenham 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 Fakenham?
AskBart lists 4 dementia home care agencies in and around Fakenham, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia home care agencies in Fakenham 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 Fakenham?
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 Fakenham?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Fakenham:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
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