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The Mayfields Care HomeNorfolk

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Rated:GoodResidential

The Mayfields Care Home

Swan Lane, Tharston, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2UY

01508535500

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 December 2019

Provider

The Paddocks Care Home Ltd

Beds

60 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 36 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 23 are the same and 10 are lower.

20 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

GoodJun 2015
GoodJun 2017
GoodMay 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by The Paddocks Care Home Ltd, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 1 Inadequate.

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 Mayfields Care Home

The Mayfields Care Home is a residential care home in Norfolk, providing personal care to older adults. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Mayfields Care Home provides residential personal care to 53 people aged 65 and over in a purpose-built building with two floors and various communal areas and gardens. The first floor specialises in supporting people living with dementia. Residents reported feeling safe and well cared for, and staff demonstrated awareness of safeguarding procedures with suitable risk assessments in place.

The home maintains robust recruitment practices and adequate staffing levels to meet people's needs.

Medicines are administered promptly, and the home maintains high standards of cleanliness with effective infection control management. Staff receive appropriate training to provide safe and effective care. Residents' nutritional and health needs are consistently met through collaboration with health and social care professionals, with people expressing satisfaction with the quality and quantity of food and drink provided.

The home is well maintained and free from hazards.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 May 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Ground-floor residential rooms have direct access to a landscaped courtyard garden with seating.
The provider lists a residents’ kitchenette, two restaurants, a bar or café and a hair salon.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR15 2UY

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 14 May 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 December 2019.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read The Mayfields 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 The Mayfields 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 The Mayfields 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 The Mayfields 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