There are 42 CQC-registered care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk (including Hunstanton, Downham Market and Heacham) listed on Docorix. 38 currently hold a CQC rating: 22 rated Good or Outstanding, 14 Requires improvement and 2 Inadequate. 4 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 1,483 beds.
CQC register data updated 8 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 8 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 10 care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Nightingale Lodge
Outstanding
PE36
Rated Outstanding for Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Rating published October 2021.
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Coralyn House
Good
PE36
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published October 2026.
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The Gables Residential Home
Good
PE31
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2026.
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Mill House
Good
PE32
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published May 2026.
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The Close
Good
PE31
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published October 2025.
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Phoenix House
Good
PE31
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published May 2025.
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Portland Street
Good
PE30
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published July 2023.
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Norfolk Lodge
Good
PE36
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published July 2022.
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Rebecca Court
Good
PE31
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2022.
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Victoria Hall
Good
PE33
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published November 2021.
Choosing care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Docorix lists 42 CQC-registered care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 8 October 2026).
Which care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk are rated Outstanding?
Nightingale Lodge is the only one of the care homes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
