Hill Grove

1 Colney Lane, Cringleford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7RE

01603457139

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

14 December 2017

Provider

Cringlegrove Ltd

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 30 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 16 are the same and 11 are lower.

29 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Cringlegrove Ltd 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 Hill Grove

Hill Grove is a 20-bed residential care home located in Cringleford, a village south of Norwich in Norfolk. The home is operated by Cringlegrove Ltd and provides care for older people and those living with dementia. It received a Good rating from the CQC following its inspection in December 2017.

The home's smaller size means residents benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. Cringleford offers a semi-rural location while maintaining reasonable proximity to Norwich's services and amenities. The home's focus on dementia care indicates staff training and experience in managing the complex needs of residents with cognitive decline, alongside general elder care services.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hill Grove, 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 Hill Grove, 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 Hill Grove'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