Care homes · Norfolk
Care homes in Long Stratton
There are 3 care homes in Long Stratton on the CQC register, 122 beds in all. 100% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 66% across Norfolk and 83% across England. Expect to pay in Long Stratton about £1,500 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes have not been rated for more than four years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- You can ask Norfolk council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 2 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Norfolk, updated every day.
Citation: "Care homes in Long Stratton", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 3care homes on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 0are registered for nursing
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Long Stratton | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,500 | £1,460 | £1,400 |
Long Stratton care homes, ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
The Mayfields Care Home
What inspectors found: People living in the service told us they felt safe and well cared for.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Harker House
What inspectors found: We found the following examples of good practice. • The provider was following best practice guidance in terms of ensuring visitors to the home…
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
The Hollies and Hollies Lodge
What inspectors found: Each person has their own room, and some are en suite.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
How much care homes charge in Long Stratton
| Residential care home | £1,455 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,685 a week |
What the council pays (Norfolk County Council): £26.50 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,014.92 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,146.25 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
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). Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
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How Long Stratton measures up
At 41 beds on average, homes here are larger than the typical Norfolk home (29 beds). One rating goes back to March 2019: Harker House. Ask what has changed since. CQC registered The Hollies and Hollies Lodge in August 2013, the newest on this list. Looking at specialisms, 1 of 3 list physical disabilities, 1 of 3 list learning disabilities and 1 of 3 list mental health conditions. At 100% Good or Outstanding, Long Stratton sits above the Norfolk figure of 66% (from 244 care homes). Ratings are older than average here: 0% of care homes have one less than two years old, compared with 22% across Norfolk. None in Long Stratton is rated Outstanding; Norfolk has 18. No nearby town we list has a higher share of its listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding than Long Stratton (100%); Harleston follows at 100%.
Which groups run care homes in Long Stratton
- The Paddocks Care Home Ltd 1 here
- Norse Care (Services) Limited 1 here
- Eastern Healthcare Ltd 1 here
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CQC's latest published ratings for care homes in Long Stratton, newest first.
Long Stratton compared with nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Stratton | – | 3 | 3 |
| Harleston | 6.7 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Wymondham | 7.5 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Cringleford | 8.2 mi | 8 | 5 |
| Diss | 9.2 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Bungay | 9.3 mi | 6 | 4 |
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What families want to know about care homes in Long Stratton
How many care homes are there in Long Stratton?
Long Stratton has 3 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 2 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are The Mayfields Care Home, Harker House and The Hollies and Hollies Lodge.
Are care homes in Long Stratton well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 3 (100%) of the 3 rated.
How much does a care home cost in Long Stratton?
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.
Will I get help from Norfolk council with the cost of 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 should I compare care homes in Long Stratton?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 3 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 3 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Long Stratton for care homes?
Counting care homes: Long Stratton 3 (3 Good or Outstanding); Harleston (6.7 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Wymondham (7.5 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Cringleford (8.2 miles): 8, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Long Stratton
- Care homes in Harleston 6.7 mi
- Care homes in Wymondham 7.5 mi
- Care homes in Cringleford 8.2 mi
- Care homes in Diss 9.2 mi
- Care homes in Bungay 9.3 mi
- Care homes in Attleborough 9.5 mi
- Care homes in Norwich 10.7 mi
- Care homes in Brundall 12.7 mi
Also in Long Stratton, and guides
- How to pay for care in Norfolk
- Best rated care homes in Norfolk
- Nursing homes in Norfolk
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Every Outstanding service in Norfolk: 2026 list
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- CQC ratings explained
- Home care or a care home?
- Signs it may be time for a care home
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.