Care homes · Norfolk
Care homes in King's Lynn offering residential care
9 of the 13 care homes in King's Lynn offer residential care and 284 registered beds, from 8 providers. One Six One Limited has the most, at 2. Of the 9 CQC has rated, 44% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% for residential care across England. Our estimate of typical fees in King's Lynn: about £1,500 a week for residential careestimated. 4 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Briar House, rated Requires improvement on 21 August 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration.
- Good or Outstanding: 4 of the 9 rated care homes; 5 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Norfolk daily: see the latest changes.
- Norfolk council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Citation: "Care homes in King's Lynn offering residential care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 9registered care homes
- 44%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6support people with dementia
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers residential care in King's Lynn
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 13
- Dementia care · 10
- Elderly care · 9
- Residential care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Physical disability care · 6
- Learning disability care · 4
- Nursing care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland Street | Jul 2023 | 13 | No | |
| 2 | The Mallards | Jul 2018 | 11 | No | |
| 3 | Kings Lynn Residential Home | Apr 2019 | 47 | No | |
| 4 | Woodlands | Jan 2020 | 41 | No | |
| 5 | Briar House | Aug 2026 | 62 | No | |
| 6 | 244 Wootton Road | May 2026 | 3 | No | |
| 7 | Manton House | Sep 2021 | 22 | No | |
| 8 | Wyndham House Care | May 2026 | 44 | No | |
| 9 | Winchley Home | Apr 2026 | 41 | No |
The full list for residential care in King's Lynn: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How residential care in King's Lynn compares
CQC lists residential care for 9 of the 13 care homes in King's Lynn, or 69%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 44%, 13 points above the town-wide 31% and below the 84% for residential care across England.
The highest rated care homes for residential care are Portland Street, The Mallards and Kings Lynn Residential Home. 4 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: July 2018. Newest: August 2026. They have 284 registered beds in total.
Across Norfolk, 256 care homes are registered for residential care, and 67% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for residential care: 69% here, 82% across Norfolk.
In the East of England, residential care typically costs about £1,455 a week and nursing care about £1,685. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How these costs are worked out.
What residential care involves
Bed and board, personal care and staff available 24 hours a day: that is what a residential care home provides. There is no nursing on site (district nurses call in when needed), so it fits people who struggle to live at home yet need no regular nursing care.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Norfolk. Glossary: Residential care home.
Residential care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Lynn | – | 9 | 4 |
| Downham Market | 10.6 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Heacham | 10.9 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Wisbech | 12.4 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Long Sutton | 12.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Hunstanton | 12.8 mi | 8 | 4 |
| Holbeach | 17.2 mi | 6 | 4 |
Your council
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Savings under £23,250? Norfolk council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Norfolk
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Free care cost report for King's Lynn
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Residential care in King's Lynn: your questions answered
Which King's Lynn care homes provide residential care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 9 of King's Lynn's 13 care homes offering residential care. Among the highest rated are Portland Street, The Mallards and Kings Lynn Residential Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in King's Lynn?
4 (44%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 9 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 5.
What does a care home cost in King's Lynn?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in East of England: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Does Norfolk council fund a care home?
It may. Norfolk council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Norfolk council.
How do I choose between care homes in King's Lynn?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 4 of 9 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 5 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more residential care in towns near King's Lynn?
In King's Lynn there are 9, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Downham Market (10.6 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Heacham (10.9 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Wisbech (12.4 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the King's Lynn area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near King's Lynn
- Residential care in Downham Market 10.6 mi
- Residential care in Heacham 10.9 mi
- Residential care in Wisbech 12.4 mi
- Residential care in Long Sutton 12.7 mi
- Residential care in Hunstanton 12.8 mi
- Residential care in Swaffham 13.7 mi
- Residential care in Holbeach 17.2 mi
- Residential care in Fakenham 18.9 mi
Also in King's Lynn, and guides
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.