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Iceni House
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Iceni House is a residential care home in Swaffham PE37 7HJ. It also offers dementia care. This care home page brings together the latest CQC rating, published reviews, weekly fees, funding information, and public risk signals so families can judge whether Iceni House is worth shortlisting.
Home facts
- CQC
- Requires improvement
- Care type
- Residential Care Home
- Capacity
- 75 beds
- Provider
- -
- Registered
- Jan 2015
Evidence ledger
- Inspection
- Inspection warning signal
- Finance
- Financial record needs checking
- Public feedback
- Limited feedback coverage
- Care offered
- Dementia support
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Not the care home's website or a paid listing. Care homes cannot buy a better result. Based on publicly available information, not a visit or live assessment.
Reviewed by Alex Landgraf, Co-Founder
What the evidence shows
A structured view of what supports a shortlist place, what needs scrutiny, and what to verify directly for this residential care home.
Evidence in favour
- Low public financial risk
- Dementia support
- Vacancies published
Evidence to question
- Requires Improvement CQC rating
- No recent inspection on record
- Company accounts appear overdue
Questions to verify directly
- Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
Key facts in one place
Built from public and published information. Live fees, funding acceptance and vacancies can change, so confirm those directly with the home.
CQC now
Rated Requires improvement · no recent inspection on record
Official CQC record
Fees now
From £5,435 / month (estimate)
Published weekly fee data · monthly figure estimated
Funding accepted
Currently shown as accepting local authority-funded residents.
Published acceptance information · confirm directly
Visits & travel
GP 0 km · Hospital 0.6 km
Public location data
Vacancies now
Vacancies currently available
Published availability · confirm directly
Risk now
Low public financial risk in the latest company records
Public company records
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Safety & Quality
What do the latest CQC results for Iceni House show?
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Iceni House CQC Rating & Inspection History
Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.
Inspection Ratings by Category
Financial Health
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Costs & Funding
Iceni House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical monthly cost (estimate)
≈ £5,435 per month
From £1,250 per week
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
How care at this home can be funded
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Care & Medical
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
Conditions
Can support people living with
Care Fit at a Glance
RightCareHome analysis Care fitHow well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.
Likely a good fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Secure garden/area
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Family Reviews
Iceni House Care Home Reviews — What Families Say
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Family Reviews
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Background context
Home profile
Provider and registration context for Iceni House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.
Iceni House is a residential care home in Swaffham, East of England, operated by Norfolk Care Homes Ltd since 2015. The home has 75 beds and is rated Requires improvement by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's.
Location & Practical
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
Location & Neighbourhood
RightCareHome analysis NeighbourhoodJack Boddy Way, Swaffham, PE37 7HJ
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Neighbourhood
Nearest green space
285m away
Transport access
5/10
Local amenities
10/10
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
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Dining & Nutrition
Nutrition details available
Key nutrition points first
Facilities & Features
3 feature groups available
Essential features shown first
Rooms
Safety & Security
Lifestyle & Amenities
Next Steps
Is Iceni House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?
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Questions to Ask When Visiting Iceni House
Use this care home visit checklist at Iceni House to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.
What to test on your visit to Iceni House
- 1What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 2Who leads day to day on this floor, and how long have they been in post?
- 3What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?
Short care home visit checklist
Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.
Care Home Check
Go deeper on the signals that matter
This page gives you the evidence summary. Care Home Check adds deeper interpretation: how much weight to place on each signal, whether the pattern should change your shortlist decision, and what to ask before you rely on it.
The visible warning signs are only the first layer
This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.
What you can already use from this page
- Current CQC status: Requires improvement
- Published weekly fee range
- Public financial risk signals from company records
Questions to resolve before deciding
- 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
Signals already visible on this page
What Care Home Check makes clear
It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.
Is this home financially sound?
We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.
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What do review patterns actually suggest?
We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.
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What should you ask on your visit?
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