The Paddocks Care Home
Nursing home in Swaffham, Norfolk
Operated by Castlemeadow Care
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.
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About
The Paddocks Care Home is in the centre of Swaffham, a Norfolk market town with shops, cafés and restaurants nearby. The home has 100 registered beds and provides residential, dementia and nursing care, including short respite breaks as well as longer-term stays. It supports older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairment. Free parking is available next to the building, and the home has enclosed gardens where residents and staff can spend time outdoors.
The Care Quality Commission rated The Paddocks Inadequate overall in its 2025 report. Its key-question ratings are Inadequate for safe and well-led, and Requires Improvement for effective, caring and responsive. The home is operated by Castlemeadow Care.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 800 m away
- Fire station about 750 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
48 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 | — |
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Paddocks Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 12.6 miles away. The local GP practice is CAMPINGLAND SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Castlemeadow Care
The Paddocks Care Home is one of 7 homes run by Castlemeadow Care 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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