Care home
Summerville House
Care home in Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Summerville House
Care home in Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Operated by Armscare
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.
- 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
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What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 April 2020 · Last inspected 25 February 2020
Inspectors found that the home, which cares for people aged 65 and over including some living with dementia, has improved since its last inspection and is no longer in breach of regulations. Staff were described as kind and caring, encouraged people's independence, and used knowledge of people's life histories to meet their preferences. Meals, activities and the décor have also been improved.
- Risks to people are assessed and managed, and staff are trained to recognise and act on abuse.
- Medicines are handled safely, staffing levels are sufficient, and recruitment checks are robust.
- The home is clean, and staff have the training and equipment to limit the spread of infection.
- Activities have been expanded and made more meaningful, including for people living with dementia.
- Some care records need further work so they accurately show where people lack capacity and who holds legal powers to make decisions for them.
- Improvement work is ongoing, with a plan and timescales in place to measure progress.
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.
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
336 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Local health safety net
Summerville House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 10 miles away. The local GP practice is HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kings Lynn
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
West Norfolk Befriending
West Norfolk Befriending works with socially isolated older people in West Norfolk. Our clients are isolated due to a long term physical or sensory disability or due to their role as a carer…
West Norfolk Community Transport Project
Demand responsive accessible transport for members of charity
Age Concern Upwell and Outwell Luncheon Club
Luncheon club meet on alternate Tuesdays for lunch and fortnightly for afternoon tea and socialising. Meetings are held in the Upwell Methodist Church Hall
Part of Armscare
Summerville House is one of 6 homes run by Armscare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
More care homes near Kings Lynn
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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