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Ingham Old Hall Care Home
Residential care home in Norwich, Norfolk
Ingham Old Hall Care Home
Residential care home in Norwich, Norfolk
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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.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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
Ingham Old Hall Care Home has provided care for older people for forty years, in a setting it describes as homely, with the aim of helping residents live as normally as possible and with dignity. The home is a member of the National Care Association. Its stated approach is that residents should be able to make their own decisions and choose how they spend their time, with respect for individuality and a secure, relaxed environment in which care, wellbeing and comfort are the priority.
The home, which has 25 registered beds and provides residential care, is in Ingham, near Norwich in Norfolk. It also offers day care for people living with dementia or those who need extra help, and provides support for family carers who need respite or time away on holiday. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2021 report, with Good grades for the safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led areas.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 November 2021 · Last inspected 1 November 2021
Inspectors found that people at Ingham Old Hall were supported by trained, caring staff who met their needs in a timely way, with good choice, medicines handling, infection control and food. The home was described as clean and personalised, with people feeling listened to and staff reporting good teamwork and support. Inspectors said the newly appointed registered manager had oversight of the service and that improvements since the last inspection were visible, though further embedding of changes was still needed.
- Staff were described as well-trained, kind and caring, and people's needs were met in a timely, person-centred way
- Medicines were managed safely and infection prevention and control, including during COVID-19, was judged effective
- People had choice over their daily lives and the home was visibly clean with personalised rooms and helpful signage
- Complaints were investigated and the new registered manager's governance systems were seen to drive improvement
- Inspectors said further embedding of improvements was still required, although they were confident the service would keep improving
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
794 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Ingham Old Hall Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 16.6 miles away. The local GP practice is STALHAM STAITHE SURGERY, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Norwich
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Vision Norfolk
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Community Action Norwich
Children's weekly evening club, weekly youth clubs, day centre with lunch club and a weekly cafe and warm space for the community with free food and Wi-Fi along with a foodbank distribution centre…
Age Concern Norfolk
Our mission is to support older people in Norfolk to enjoy the opportunities and meet the challenges of later life.Our vision is to ensure that older people live well in Norfolk
Mangreen Trust
Mangreen Trust provides space, facilities for recreation, spiritual activities, swimming, training, wellness, meetings & educational activities. Monthly spiritual gatherings welcome any faith or…
Swardeston Day Centre
Provision of day care facilities for 25 elderly clients per week. This includes a hot lunch, recreational activities arranged. Approx 15 volunteers help 3 part time staff in running the centre.…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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