Care home
Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home
Nursing home in Norwich, Norfolk
Healthcare Homes
Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home
Nursing home in Norwich, Norfolk
Operated by Healthcare Homes
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- 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.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home is a 36-bed nursing home in Norwich, Norfolk, run by Healthcare Homes. It provides nursing care for older people aged 65 and over, and also supports residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairment.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness. The Well-led key question was rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 July 2022 · Last inspected 16 June 2022
Inspectors found Saxlingham Hall, a large manor house in a rural setting, to be a good service for older people, including those needing nursing care. Staff were described as kind, respectful and familiar with the people they support, and people were positive about the activities on offer and about the environment. A newly installed management team was reported to understand what needs to improve and to have plans in place for change.
- Staff are kind and respectful and know the people they support well.
- Medicines are handled safely and given as prescribed.
- The home is clean and infection control was handled appropriately.
- Activities are well regarded, and people who prefer to stay in their rooms still receive one-to-one visits.
- Some people and staff felt there were not always enough staff, although this did not significantly affect how needs were met.
- People were not always given enough opportunities to give formal feedback, and care records did not always reflect current needs or wishes.
- Some people felt the food did not fully match their preferences.
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
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
794 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 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
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Local health safety net
Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 7.6 miles away. The local GP practice is HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 3.8 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Norwich
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Community Action Norwich
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Age Concern Norfolk
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Mangreen Trust
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Swardeston Day Centre
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Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home is one of 54 homes run by Healthcare Homes 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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