Melton House

47 Melton Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0DB

01953828190

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

15 December 2020

Provider

MH Norfolk Limited

Beds

32 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 46 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 27 are the same and 16 are lower.

22 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

GoodOct 2015
Requires ImprovementMay 2017
Requires ImprovementJun 2018
Requires ImprovementSept 2019
GoodDec 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home MH Norfolk Limited 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 Melton House

Melton House is a 32-bed residential care home located on Melton Road in Wymondham, Norfolk. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with its most recent inspection conducted in December 2020.

The service provides care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and those living with dementia. This mixed-needs approach means residents receive support tailored to their specific conditions and requirements. The home's moderate size allows for personalised attention while maintaining a range of on-site facilities and services.

Wymondham is a market town in south Norfolk, offering access to local shops, services, and healthcare facilities. The home is operated by MH Norfolk Limited and provides full residential care for those who require 24-hour support.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Melton 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 Melton 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 Melton 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