England

The BeechesNorfolk

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Rated:OutstandingResidential

The Beeches

West Harling Road, East Harling, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NP

01953717584

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 March 2020

Provider

Black Swan International Limited

Beds

46 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 15 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and 14 are lower.

8 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
OutstandingAug 2017
OutstandingApr 2020

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2017.

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 The Beeches

The Beeches is a residential care home in Norfolk, offering support to people including those living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Beeches provides residential care for up to 44 people, some of whom live with dementia. At inspection, 32 people were living in the home. The service is housed in a period building with communal areas and a large woodland garden.

People received exceptionally personalised care and support which they controlled. Staff and management were fully committed to person-centred care, with excellent understanding of people's support needs and personal preferences. Activities were planned closely with people to establish their individual interests, keeping them at the forefront of their care and support.

The service was passionate about providing compassionate and respectful end of life care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 April 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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.

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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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 46 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR16 2NP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 16 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 March 2020.

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

Read The Beeches'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 The Beeches, 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 The Beeches, 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 The Beeches'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