Norfolk Lodge
Residential care home in Hunstanton, Norfolk
Operated by Armscare
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Norfolk Lodge is a 30-bed residential care home in Hunstanton, Norfolk, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, responsiveness and leadership, though the caring key question is rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 July 2022 · Last inspected 17 May 2022
Inspectors found warm, positive interactions between people and staff, and people felt safe and trusted the team. Staff and relatives described clear improvement since the current registered manager took up post, and the report credits her with a positive influence on the service. Inspectors also noted that decisions made for one person sometimes affected others, and that some people spent long periods without anything to do.
- Staff and people had positive interactions, and people felt safe and trusted staff.
- Staff and relatives reported considerable improvement under the current registered manager, and external professionals gave positive feedback on her influence.
- Medicines were well managed, risks were assessed, and people were supported to eat and drink enough.
- Activities increased in recent months, everyone had chances to go on local trips, and staff recognised and encouraged people's interests.
- Decisions made in one person's best interests sometimes had a negative impact on others.
- Private information was occasionally shared loudly in front of other people, so privacy and dignity were not always respected.
- Some people sat unoccupied for long periods during the inspection.
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
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 200 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 CourseAmple
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- 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 | — |
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
Norfolk Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 12.5 miles away. The local GP practice is HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE, 1.8 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Armscare
Norfolk Lodge is one of 6 homes run by Armscare 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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