Dalmeny House

2 The Boulevard, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8LH

01263822355

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 March 2021

Provider

Dalmeny House Limited

Beds

14 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2017
GoodNov 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Dalmeny House Limited runs in England.

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 Dalmeny House

Dalmeny House is a residential care home in Norfolk, providing accommodation for people, many of whom live with mental health conditions. The findings from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Dalmeny House is a Victorian property converted into a care home accommodating up to 13 people, most living with mental health conditions. At inspection, 11 residents were in the home and one was in hospital.

The service supports residents in maintaining contact with family and friends through telephone and video calls, with one designated visitor permitted by prior arrangement. A garden shelter enables socially distanced visits. Residents are encouraged to pursue their hobbies and interests, with people observed engaging in activities during the inspection visit.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 May 2021

Specialist Care

Mental healthYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR26 8LH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 5 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 March 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Dalmeny House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Dalmeny House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Dalmeny House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Dalmeny House'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