Hickling House

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Hickling House is a residential care home in Norwich, Norfolk (NR12 0AY). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Hickling House

Hickling House is a residential care home in Norwich. We support older people, including those living with dementia, and some younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We want the home to feel like a household rather than an institution. Residents get up when they wake, eat what they actually enjoy, and spend their days as they choose. Some are sociable and are downstairs from breakfast onwards. Others want their own room, their own television and a quiet word with someone who is not rushing off. Both are entirely reasonable. Dementia care is a large part of our work, and we keep it unfussy. Familiar staff, a steady rhythm to the day, surroundings that stay where people expect them to be, and time taken to learn a person's history. Families often supply the detail that makes sense of everything, such as a working life spent on early shifts or a lifelong dislike of crowds. When someone becomes upset, we look for the cause. Rooms are personalised from the start, because a room that looks like yours feels different from one that looks like everybody else's. Visitors are welcome and are not treated as an interruption. Respite stays suit family carers needing a rest and people recovering from illness. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Anyone considering Hickling House is welcome to come and look round, meet residents and ask us anything.

Care provided at Hickling House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Hickling House

Where is Hickling House located?

Hickling House is a residential care home in Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 0AY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Hickling House provide?

Hickling House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Hickling House's CQC rating?

Hickling House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 19 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Hickling House provide dementia care?

Yes. Hickling House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Hickling House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Hickling House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Hickling House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Hickling House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Hickling House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Hickling House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Hickling House supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Hickling House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Hickling House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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