Avery
West Wood Care Home
Care home in Sheringham, Norfolk
Operated by Avery Healthcare
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
West Wood Care Home is a 70-bed care facility run by Avery, located in Sheringham, Norfolk. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2026 report).
The home provides residential, dementia, nursing and nursing dementia care, alongside respite and convalescence services. It supports older people requiring varying levels of care and support in a structured residential setting.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2024
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
43 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
West Wood Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 22.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sheringham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Lighthouse Charity Trust
The activities for children includes a Parent/Carer Toddlers Group, an after school club for Primary age children, a Youth Club and Football club comprising of 5 teams. We have an all age Table…
Age Concern North Norfolk
DAY SERVICES HUBOffering a range of help, high quality care, meals prepared daily, bathing facilities, daily activities. Also lunch only option (plus home delivery).DROP-IN/BEFRIENDING…
Holt & District Dementia Support
Centred on Holt and the surrounding district, we offer social support and access to activities for those living with dementia and respite for their carers through provision of 2 weekly cafes, a…
Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney
Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of all carers in the East of England. Through partnership working we will ensure that the voice of Carers is heard and listened to, enabling…
Part of Avery Healthcare
West Wood Care Home is one of 98 homes run by Avery Healthcare 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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