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Meadow House Nursing Home
Nursing home in Swaffham, Norfolk
Operated by Healthcare Homes
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.
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About
Meadow House Nursing Home is a 38-bed nursing home in Swaffham, Norfolk, providing care for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities. The home offers nursing care on a permanent and respite basis.
The home was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2019. It achieved Outstanding grades for Caring and Responsive, and Good grades for Safe, Effective and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 29 April 2019 · Last inspected 28 February 2019
Inspectors found staff who knew residents very well and treated them as an extended family, often going beyond what was expected to keep them comfortable and content. Care was tailored to each person's needs, goals and aspirations, with some residents gaining greater independence. The report describes strong leadership, a culture that values staff and residents, and generally robust systems for safety, medicines, cleanliness and learning from incidents.
- Staff were kind and caring and knew residents well, often going beyond what was expected
- Care was centred on individual needs and goals, with some residents gaining independence
- Residents and relatives had a voice, were involved in planning their care and were highly satisfied
- Leadership and management were open, inclusive and focused on residents, with staff feeling valued and supported
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
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
48 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 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 |
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Local health safety net
Meadow House Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 13.2 miles away. The local GP practice is CAMPINGLAND SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Healthcare Homes
Meadow House Nursing Home is one of 54 homes run by Healthcare Homes 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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