Woodspring House
Residential care home in Fakenham, Norfolk
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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
Woodspring House is a 28-bed residential care home in Fakenham, North Norfolk, providing dementia and residential care for older people. The home is situated in a Georgian town house and has operated as a care facility since the early 1980s.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 March 2019 · Last inspected 4 February 2019
Woodspring House is a residential care home for 27 people, rated Good at its February 2019 inspection, with the same rating as in 2016. Inspectors found enough staff, a safe environment and safe medicines handling, and described staff as kind, caring and respectful of people's dignity. They also noted that people's health was well managed, that families were supported to keep in touch, and that the home offered a wide range of activities both inside and in the local community.
- Staffing levels were sufficient for people to stay safe and receive timely care
- Staff were described as kind, caring and attentive to people's dignity and preferences
- Person-centred care plans helped people achieve positive outcomes
- An extensive programme of in-house and community activities was available
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 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 ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
76 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 | — |
| Dementia 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
Woodspring House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 17.5 miles away. The local GP practice is FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Fakenham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Fakenham Area Minibus Service
To provide transport for the elderly and disabled in Fakenham and surrounding villages.shopping, doctors, clinics, outings, this is a door to door service. With a helper on each bus to assist with…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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