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Woodspring HouseNorfolk

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Rated:GoodResidential

Woodspring House

43 Bridge Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9AX

01328863753

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 February 2019

Provider

Woodspring Care Limited

Beds

28 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 9 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and 2 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

GoodSept 2016
GoodMar 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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 Woodspring Care 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 Woodspring House

Woodspring House is a residential care home in Norfolk, offering accommodation and personal care. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Woodspring House provides accommodation and personal care for 27 residents. The service maintains appropriate staffing levels to ensure people receive care safely and promptly. The environment is secure and residents have access to necessary equipment.

Staff support residents in taking their medicines safely, with identified risks addressed through effective action plans.

People, their relatives, and staff describe the provider's directors and registered manager as approachable and accessible. The home ensures quality and safety through consistent oversight and responsive management practices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 March 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

Activities Programme

Practical details from the provider

Requests to bring a pet are considered individually, taking account of the effect on other residents.

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: 28 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR21 9AX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 1 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 February 2019.

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

Read Woodspring House'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 Woodspring 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 Woodspring 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 Woodspring 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