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Rated:GoodNursing

Millbridge Care Home

4 Lynn Road, Heacham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7HY

01485570349

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

11 June 2019

Provider

Integrated Nursing Homes Limited

Beds

53 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 9 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and 3 are lower.

9 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

Requires ImprovementJul 2015
GoodNov 2016
GoodJul 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Integrated Nursing Homes Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Millbridge Care Home

Millbridge Care Home is a nursing home in Norfolk, providing personal and nursing care to older adults. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal and nursing care to 27 residents aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 53 people across two adjoining wings. At the time of inspection, one wing was undergoing extensive renovation nearing completion. Staff levels were sufficient to keep people safe and ensure timely care delivery.

The environment was secure with appropriate equipment available, and medicines were managed safely. Staff received proper training and support to carry out their roles effectively.

Residents' health was well managed through positive links with healthcare professionals. Staff supported people to have maximum choice and control over their lives, working within the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and seeking consent before providing care. Staff demonstrated kindness and compassion while promoting residents' dignity and ensuring care was delivered in the least restrictive way possible.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 July 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeLibrary

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 53 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PE31 7HY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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: Good.

Rating report published 5 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 June 2019.

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

Read Millbridge Care 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 Millbridge Care 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 Millbridge Care 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 Millbridge Care 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