Barchester Healthcare
Hickathrift House Care Home
About
Hickathrift House is a purpose-built Barchester Healthcare care home in the village of Marshland St James, between Wisbech and King's Lynn in Norfolk, offering residential care, specialist dementia support through its Memory Lane Community, and respite stays. Separate units give the home a family feel, with well-equipped, easy-to-navigate indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Memory Lane Community uses colour cues and adapted crockery to support reminiscence and independence for residents living with dementia, and a varied activities programme sits alongside meals prepared with fresh, seasonal produce. Bedrooms can be personalised, and the home holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission.
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Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2025
Nearby amenities
What's in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
118 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Local health safety net
Hickathrift House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 34.4 miles away. The local GP practice is ST JOHN'S SURGERY, 2.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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Information last reviewed September 2026.
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