Castlemeadow Care
Lincoln House Care Home
Nursing home in Breckland, Norfolk
Operated by Castlemeadow Care
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Lincoln House Care Home is operated by Castlemeadow Care in Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk. The home has 60 registered beds and provides residential, nursing and respite care. It was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports people requiring longer-term residential and nursing care, as well as those needing short-term respite stays. It also offers support for people living with dementia across its residential and nursing provision.
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Facilities
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
142 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 | from £995 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £980 |
| 2025 | — | £1,015 |
| 2026 | £995 | — |
What Norfolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Lincoln House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 11.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THEATRE ROYAL SURGERY, 2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Breckland
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01845 444035.
Part of Castlemeadow Care
Lincoln House Care Home is one of 7 homes run by Castlemeadow Care 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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