Hassingham House Care Centre

Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JB

08444725173

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

5 March 2019

Provider

Hassingham Limited

Beds

46 beds

About Hassingham House Care Centre

Hassingham House Care Centre is a nursing home in Norfolk. Details of the latest CQC findings for the service are set out below.

Hassingham House is a residential care home providing nursing care and accommodation for up to 46 people. Staff demonstrate exceptional kindness and responsiveness, supporting residents to maintain independence and dignity while helping them meet personal goals. People are actively encouraged to make decisions about their care and are treated as partners in their treatment.

Staff take a proactive approach to health, helping residents regain lost independence where possible. The service promotes residents' rights to make choices and live fulfilling lives, with staff creating an environment where people feel valued and supported to maximise their potential. The registered manager has developed strong community links that benefit residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 April 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 46 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR9 4JB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 30 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 March 2019.

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

Read Hassingham House Care Centre'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 Hassingham House Care Centre, 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 Hassingham House Care Centre, 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 Hassingham House Care Centre'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