Kingsley Healthcare
Thorp House
Care home in Thetford, Norfolk
Operated by Kingsley Healthcare
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- 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
Thorp House is a 41-bed care home run by Kingsley Healthcare in Thetford, Norfolk, providing nursing, residential and dementia care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2023).
The home supports residents with personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing and eating, as well as mobility support. It has nursing staff on site and offers specialist dementia care alongside support for family members.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 February 2023 · Last inspected 6 February 2023
Inspectors found a visibly clean, comfortable home with enough trained staff to meet people's individual needs, and medicines were given as prescribed. Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful, and people were encouraged to take part in activities, personalise their rooms and join the local community. Extra measures were in place to keep people in touch with visitors during a COVID-19 outbreak at the time of the visit.
- Clean, comfortable environment with sufficient trained staff
- Medicines managed as prescribed, including for people with complex medical needs
- Care records improved, with involvement from people and their relatives
- Good access to one-to-one and group activities, and rooms can be personalised
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
Straight-line distances. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
220 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 |
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Local health safety net
Thorp House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 15.6 miles away. The local GP practice is WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Thetford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Thetford & District Dementia Support Group
Provide regular weekly group support and information to people living with dementia and their carer within the Thetford & District area
Part of Kingsley Healthcare
Thorp House is one of 36 homes run by Kingsley Healthcare 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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