Home care · Norfolk
Elderly care at home in Great Yarmouth
Elderly care is offered by 11 of the 11 home care agencies covering Great Yarmouth. Among the 8 with a CQC rating, 75% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for elderly care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Bluebird Care East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft was rated Outstanding on 29 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 7 list dementia as a specialism.
- A care needs assessment from Norfolk council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Norfolk daily: see the latest changes.
- CQC rates 6 of the 8 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 3 not yet rated.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Great Yarmouth", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 11registered agencies
- 75%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 7are registered for dementia
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Elderly care in Great Yarmouth: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 11
- Elderly care · 11
- Care for adults under 65 · 11
- Physical disability care · 10
- Dementia care · 7
- Sensory impairment care · 7
- Learning disability care · 3
- Mental health care · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluebird Care East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft | Sep 2026 | 3.7 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | WSB Care Ltd | Apr 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | NCC First Support - Eastern | Mar 2025 | 0.6 miles | 2 | |
| 4 | MaK Healthcare | Aug 2022 | under 0.5 miles | 3 | |
| 5 | Leaf Care Services - East and North Norfolk | Apr 2020 | 0.6 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Fuchsia Homecare Gorleston | Jul 2019 | 1.0 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Personal Assistant Services East | Jun 2019 | 1.2 miles | 4 | |
| 8 | One to One Home Care Agency LTD | Jun 2021 | 1.8 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | LOCUM MANAGEMENT LTD | Not yet rated | – | under 0.5 miles | 2 |
| 10 | INA Healthcare Limited | Not yet rated | – | 3.7 miles | 1 |
| 11 | Nightingale Homecare (Gorleston) | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 4 |
The full list for elderly care covering Great Yarmouth: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Elderly care in Great Yarmouth: what the data shows
11 of the 11 agencies covering Great Yarmouth are registered with CQC for elderly care (100%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 75% (below England, in line with the 75% for all agencies in the town).
For elderly care, the top rated agencies are Bluebird Care East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, WSB Care Ltd and NCC First Support - Eastern. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: June 2019. Newest: September 2026. 8 have an office within 2 miles of Great Yarmouth centre. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Norfolk has 165 agencies registered for elderly care; of those rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for elderly care: 100% here, 95% across Norfolk.
Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Norfolk for a care needs assessment. Glossary: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | – | 11 | 6 |
| Lowestoft | 9.4 mi | 25 | 17 |
| Brundall | 12.4 mi | 51 | 26 |
| Beccles | 12.7 mi | 10 | 7 |
| Poringland | 16.3 mi | 65 | 31 |
| Norwich | 18.4 mi | 75 | 36 |
| Horsford | 21.4 mi | 75 | 37 |
Council support
Norfolk
Norfolk council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Great Yarmouth
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about elderly care in Great Yarmouth
How many agencies in Great Yarmouth offer elderly care?
Elderly care is a registered specialism for 11 of the 11 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Great Yarmouth (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Bluebird Care East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, WSB Care Ltd and NCC First Support - Eastern.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Great Yarmouth have?
Of the 8 that have been rated, 6 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 3 here are still unrated.
What are typical home care prices in Great Yarmouth?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will Norfolk council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Norfolk council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Norfolk council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Great Yarmouth?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 3 of the 11 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 5. A checklist to help.
How does Great Yarmouth compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Lowestoft (9.4 miles): 25, 17 rated Good or Outstanding; Brundall (12.4 miles): 51, 26 rated Good or Outstanding; Beccles (12.7 miles): 10, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. Great Yarmouth itself has 11, 6 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Lowestoft 9.4 mi
- Elderly care in Brundall 12.4 mi
- Elderly care in Beccles 12.7 mi
- Elderly care in Poringland 16.3 mi
- Elderly care in Norwich 18.4 mi
- Elderly care in Horsford 21.4 mi
- Elderly care in Mundesley 22.4 mi
- Elderly care in Taverham 22.6 mi
Related pages and guides for Great Yarmouth
- Norfolk's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Care homes in Great Yarmouth (9)
- Covers Bradwell, Caister-on-Sea, Gorleston-on-Sea too
- The council care needs assessment
- How to read a CQC rating
- Who pays for care at home, and how
- How to choose a home care agency
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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.