The Moorings
Care home in Bungay, Norfolk
Operated by Cygnet Care
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.uk).
About
The Moorings is a 53-bed residential care home in Earsham, a village near Bungay on the Norfolk and Suffolk border. It is registered to provide care for older people, including those living with dementia. The home comprises a Regency house alongside a modern purpose-built extension, set within grounds close to the River Waveney.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. It is part of Swan & Cygnet Care, a small specialist operator with three homes in the region.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
19 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Norfolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Moorings is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 14.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BUNGAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bungay
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rotary Club of Bungay Charitable Trust
activities July-june 2023sep Local community assistance for elderly, books for schoolchildrenFinancial support to individual with learning difficulties " " " on overseas aid programmes for natural…
Loddon and District Day Centre
The Day Centre's objectives are to provide a safe and welcoming club for elderly residents of Loddon and its surrounding villages
Part of Cygnet Care
The Moorings is one of 4 homes run by Cygnet Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
More care homes near Bungay
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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