The Heathers Nursing Home
Care home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
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
The Heathers Nursing Home is a two-storey nursing home in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, registered for 45 beds. It provides personal care, nursing care and dementia care, including long-stay, respite, Discharge to Assess and emergency placements for residents aged over 65. All bedrooms are single rooms with en-suite facilities. The home's staff are trained in memory care and palliative care.
The Heathers was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2020. It was rated Good for effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership; the Safe key question was rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 7 February 2020 · Last inspected 30 December 2019
Inspectors rated this 45-bed nursing home good in its February 2020 report, with a planned inspection following a previous good rating. The report describes kind, caring staff who treat people with respect, a clean home, a varied activities programme, and a registered manager who responded quickly to issues raised. Some people felt staffing could be stronger at certain times of day, and the report notes gaps in record keeping and the setting's suitability for people living with dementia.
- Staff were described by people and relatives as kind and caring, and were seen treating people with respect
- Risks such as falls, choking and malnutrition were managed safely, and medicines were given as prescribed by competent staff
- People enjoyed a range of activities, and the home was clean with some areas refurbished
- The registered manager responded promptly to issues raised during the inspection, and people, relatives and staff felt the home was well run
- Some people said staffing levels could be better at certain times of the day, and a recent situation and staff sickness affected response times
- Some records contained contradictory information about decisions made for people, and some record keeping needed to improve
- The environment needs further work to be suitable for people living with dementia, and the report makes a recommendation about this
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.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
403 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
The Heathers Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THE MILLWOOD PARTNERSHIP, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Great Yarmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Connected
we find help with Information Visiting and Telephone Befriending/ Support to Clubs and Groups/support Luncheon Clubs.
Re-engage Crosby
We run 3 luncheon clubs a week including one for the housebound at the local Church Hall, providing social interaction and after lunch activities at regular intervals.We screen a monthly film at…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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