Scarborough House
Care home in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
Operated by Imperial Care Homes
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-recorded crime).
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About
Scarborough House is a 17-bed residential care home for older people, located in Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk. It is part of Imperial Care Homes, a small family-run operator based in North Norfolk.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2019.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 450 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
17 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
Scarborough House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 21.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLS HEALTH CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Imperial Care Homes
Scarborough House is one of 3 homes run by Imperial Care 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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