Sanford House Nursing Home

Danesfort Drive, Swanton Road, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2SD

01362690790

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

2 November 2020

Provider

Sanford House Limited

Beds

40 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJan 2016
GoodFeb 2017
GoodOct 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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 Sanford House Limited runs in England.

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 Sanford House Nursing Home

Sanford House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Norfolk, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Sanford House Care Home provides personal and nursing care for up to 40 people aged 65 and over, some living with dementia. At inspection, 32 people were using the service across two units: Shannon unit cares for people with dementia, while Carrick unit serves those with nursing needs. The home demonstrated strong infection prevention and control practices, with all staff following national guidance on PPE use and adequate supplies maintained throughout.

Staff had received additional training in infection control and Covid-19 procedures.

The service implemented comprehensive health monitoring measures, including Covid-19 testing for all staff and residents, daily temperature checks for both groups, and temperature and oxygen level checks for all visitors before entry. Clear infection control signage was displayed at the entrance and throughout the building. When feedback was given during inspection regarding PPE disposal practices, the manager made improvements within 24 hours to further strengthen practice in this area.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 December 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaPhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenCinema RoomDining RoomCommunal LoungeLibraryActivities Programme

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: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR19 2SD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 23 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 November 2020.

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

Read Sanford House Nursing 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 Sanford House Nursing 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 Sanford House Nursing 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 Sanford House Nursing 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