Whitehaven Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Sheringham, 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Whitehaven Residential Care Home is a 14-bed residential care facility located in Sheringham, Norfolk. The home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with the 2019 report noting Good ratings for Effective and Caring care, but Requires Improvement across Safe, Responsive and Well-led domains.
The home operates a professional development scheme designed to support young people entering the care sector, offering practical training and work experience alongside personal development support such as CV writing and interview preparation.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 150 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
43 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
Whitehaven Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 22.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sheringham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Lighthouse Charity Trust
The activities for children includes a Parent/Carer Toddlers Group, an after school club for Primary age children, a Youth Club and Football club comprising of 5 teams. We have an all age Table…
Age Concern North Norfolk
DAY SERVICES HUBOffering a range of help, high quality care, meals prepared daily, bathing facilities, daily activities. Also lunch only option (plus home delivery).DROP-IN/BEFRIENDING…
Holt & District Dementia Support
Centred on Holt and the surrounding district, we offer social support and access to activities for those living with dementia and respite for their carers through provision of 2 weekly cafes, a…
Carers Voice Norfolk and Waveney
Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of all carers in the East of England. Through partnership working we will ensure that the voice of Carers is heard and listened to, enabling…
Part of Armscare
Whitehaven Residential Care Home is one of 6 homes run by Armscare 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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