Iceni House

Jack Boddy Way, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HJ

01760720330

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

16 January 2026

Provider

Norfolk Care Homes Ltd

Beds

75 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and none are lower.

None of these nearby homes has 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 Norfolk Care Homes 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 Iceni House

Iceni House is a residential care home located in Norfolk, East of England. Its registered care categories include dementia, older people, and younger adults. The home has 75 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Inadequate, published in January 2026. The home is operated by Norfolk Care Homes Ltd.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Iceni 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 Iceni 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 Iceni 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