Norse Care (Services) Limited
St Nicholas House
Residential care home in Dereham, Norfolk
Operated by Norse Care (Services)
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
St Nicholas House is a 38-bed care home in Dereham, Norfolk, run by Norse Care (Services) Limited. It provides residential care, respite care and support for people living with dementia. The home says it focuses on each resident as an individual. Every resident has their own room, many with an ensuite bathroom. Shared spaces include communal lounges, a dining room and secluded gardens. The home runs a varied programme of activities and events, and residents can take part as much or as little as they wish. It also describes itself as part of the local community and welcomes visitors.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report. Its key-question grades for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led were also Good, while Safe was rated Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 300 m away
- Fire station about 900 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
136 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
St Nicholas House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 12.5 miles away. The local GP practice is ORCHARD SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Norse Care (Services)
St Nicholas House is one of 33 homes run by Norse Care (Services) 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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