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Kings Lynn Residential HomeNorfolk

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Rated:GoodResidential

Kings Lynn Residential Home

Kettlewell Lane, King's Lynn, PE30 1PW

01553769098

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 March 2019

Provider

Black Swan International Limited

Beds

47 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 4 are lower.

7 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

Rating history

GoodApr 2019

First inspected by CQC in 2019, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Black Swan International Limited, which runs 23 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding, 19 Good and 1 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.

About Kings Lynn Residential Home

Kings Lynn Residential Home is a residential care home in Norfolk, providing care for older people. Details of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The home accommodates up to 39 older people and currently supports 35 residents. Staff provide care that is kind, compassionate and respectful, with people receiving good quality support that makes them happy. Residents have maximum choice and control over their lives, supported by well-trained and supervised staff.

People are involved in decisions about how the home runs and their views are listened to. The home offers a variety of activities to enhance wellbeing, including opportunities to access the local community, and relatives and friends are welcomed and encouraged to maintain important relationships. Residents receive their medicines promptly and receive support to maintain their health.

Good quality food is served daily with residents having a say in menu choices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 April 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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: 47 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PE30 1PW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

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 11 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 March 2019.

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

Read Kings Lynn Residential Home'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 Kings Lynn Residential Home, 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 Kings Lynn Residential Home, 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 Kings Lynn Residential Home'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