Furze Hill House

73 Happisburgh Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9HD

01692502702

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

The Salvation Army Social Work Trust

Beds

40 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by The Salvation Army Social Work Trust, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 not yet rated.

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.

This home recently re-registered with CQC under a new provider and has not yet been inspected. Any previous inspection reports relate to the former provider.

About Furze Hill House

Furze Hill House is a residential care home located in Norfolk, East of England. Its registered care categories include dementia and older people. The home has 40 beds. The home is operated by The Salvation Army Social Work Trust.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Furze Hill House, 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 Furze Hill House, 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 Furze Hill 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