Nightingale Lodge
Care home in Hunstanton, Norfolk
Operated by Black Swan International
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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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Nightingale Lodge is a residential care home in the West Norfolk town of Hunstanton, with 29 registered beds. It provides short-term respite care as well as longer-term care and support. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Outstanding overall in its 2021 report, grading Caring, Responsive and Well-led as Outstanding and Safe and Effective as Good.
Bedrooms are arranged around the building, and each has an en-suite. Shared spaces include large lounges, a dining room, a hair salon and a conservatory, and the grounds include a garden with a patio and raised flower beds. Meals are cooked on site, and most residents eat in the dining room. The sea front is about 300 yards away, and shops, a post office and a cinema are within walking distance.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 20 October 2021 · Last inspected 18 August 2021
Inspectors visited Nightingale Lodge in August 2021 as part of a check on infection prevention and control, and rated the service outstanding, the same as its previous rating. The report describes a caring, experienced team led by a registered manager who is praised for their support of staff. Residents and relatives are reported to be closely involved in their care, with personalised activities and creative ways of keeping in touch with families during the pandemic.
- Care is described as individualised, warm and thoughtful, and people and relatives gave very positive feedback.
- The registered manager and management team are praised for supporting staff, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Activities are planned around people's interests, both in groups and one to one.
- Concerns raised by people or relatives are reported to be taken seriously and acted on.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 550 m away
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
47 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
Nightingale Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 12.9 miles away. The local GP practice is HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE, 2.2 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Black Swan International
Nightingale Lodge 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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