Carrstone House Care Home

159 Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LJ

01604552950

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Artisan Care Downham Limited

Beds

72 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Artisan Care Downham Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Carrstone House Care Home

Located on Bexwell Road in Downham Market, this 72-bed residential care home serves older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home is operated by Artisan Care Downham Limited and provides care across a range of support needs within a Norfolk community setting.

As a residential facility, it offers long-term accommodation and personal care. The home's size allows for a structured environment while serving a diverse resident population with varying care requirements. Its location in Downham Market places it within easy reach of local amenities and services typical of the market town area.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Anyone considering this facility may wish to contact the provider directly to discuss current care practices, staffing arrangements, and specific support available for their family member's needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Carrstone House Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Carrstone House Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Carrstone House Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees