Kings Lynn Residential Home
Residential care home in Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Operated by Black Swan International
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).
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About
Kings Lynn Residential Home is a 47-bed residential care home in Norfolk, providing care for older people and those with dementia and physical disabilities. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2019).
The home offers a professionally managed environment designed to support dignity, wellbeing and quality of life for its residents.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 April 2019 · Last inspected 14 March 2019
Inspectors rated this care home good after a planned visit in March 2019, the first since a new provider bought it. Residents were described as happy and treated kindly, with choice and control supported, and staff were said to be well trained and supervised. Activities, community links, family visits, medicines, food, risk management and learning from mistakes were all reported positively, alongside good leadership and support for staff.
- Residents were treated with kindness, compassion and respect, and reported being happy with their care
- Staff were well trained and supervised, and supported to enjoy their work
- A varied activities programme, including access to the local community, and a welcoming approach to relatives and friends
- Good-quality food, with residents able to influence the menu, and medicines given when needed
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
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- 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
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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
Kings Lynn Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTHGATES SURGICAL & MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 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 Black Swan International
Kings Lynn Residential Home is one of 21 homes run by Black Swan International 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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