Hassingham House Care Centre

Norwich · NR9 4JB

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,660/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Apr 2019
Capacity
46 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

Hassingham House Care Centre is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Apr 2019). Family feedback highlights staff warmth and attentiveness. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff warmth and attentiveness
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: recent management and staff turnover
  • Family experiences differ on food and meals

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Hassingham Limited
Provider group
BRAND Forest Healthcare
Local authority
Norfolk
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
1
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7
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Hassingham House Care Centre Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Outstanding
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Mar 2019

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Registered Manager
Jane Alison Shiner
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, learning disability support, sight or hearing impairment support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Learning disability support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Learning disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Motor Neurone Disease
Epilepsy
Brain Injury
Diabetes
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Cancer
Palliative Care
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Spinal Injury
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Jane Alison Shiner

Nursing Procedures

PEG Tube Feeding

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Hassingham House Care Centre: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,660/week

From ≈ £7,218 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Hassingham House Care Centre, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Hassingham House Care Centre in Hingham provides residential, nursing, and dementia care, as well as specialised 24-hour neurological and spinal injury nursing care for younger adults and older people.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4JB

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
300m
Bus Stops (500m)
7 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

497m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Diabetic
Low Fat
Vegetarian
4/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Generally satisfactory
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

7 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Yoga & Relaxation
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Religious Services
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✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Cinema
Pets Allowed

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Hassingham House Care Centre a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Hassingham House Care Centre

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  1. Has the management team stabilised and are there plans to reduce agency staff?

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Ask about recent changes in management and staff retention.

  4. Check how many agency staff are currently used and how continuity is maintained.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Hassingham House Care Centre

What does the inspection rating for Hassingham House Care Centre show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Hassingham House Care Centre a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.6 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Hassingham House Care Centre cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Hassingham House Care Centre: From £1,660/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Hassingham House Care Centre accept NHS or local authority funding?

Hassingham House Care Centre accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Hassingham House Care Centre a nursing home or a residential care home?

Hassingham House Care Centre is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Hassingham House Care Centre provide dementia care?

Hassingham House Care Centre specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Hassingham House Care Centre have?

Hassingham House Care Centre has 46 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Hassingham House Care Centre?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.6 out of 5.

Are Hassingham House Care Centre's reviews enough to make a decision?

Hassingham House Care Centre's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Hassingham House Care Centre safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Hassingham House Care Centre is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Hassingham House Care Centre?

Hassingham House Care Centre is operated by HASSINGHAM LIMITED (Company registration number: 05509279). Ownership type: independent.

Has Hassingham House Care Centre had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Hassingham House Care Centre in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Hassingham House Care Centre's provider?

Hassingham House Care Centre's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 December 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Hassingham House Care Centre?

Ask Hassingham House Care Centre how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Hassingham House Care Centre?

Before choosing Hassingham House Care Centre, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Norwich to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Hassingham House Care Centre's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Hassingham House Care Centre's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Hassingham House Care Centre's food hygiene rating?

Hassingham House Care Centre currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 4 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 28 November 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Hassingham House Care Centre?

When visiting Hassingham House Care Centre, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Hassingham House Care Centre?

Our visit checklist for Hassingham House Care Centre starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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