Oakwoods Care Home
Care home in Fakenham, Norfolk
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
Oakwoods Care Home is a 43-bed care home in Fakenham, Norfolk. The home is registered to provide care for older adults and was rated by the Care Quality Commission as "Requires Improvement" in its 2022 inspection. Across the key questions assessed, the home was rated Good for Caring and Responsive, but Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective and Well-led.
Families considering Oakwoods should review the full CQC inspection report to understand the specific areas identified for improvement.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 250 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
76 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 |
What Norfolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Oakwoods Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 18 miles away. The local GP practice is FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Fakenham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Fakenham Area Minibus Service
To provide transport for the elderly and disabled in Fakenham and surrounding villages.shopping, doctors, clinics, outings, this is a door to door service. With a helper on each bus to assist with…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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