Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Fridhem Rest Home

79 Station Road, Heacham, Kings Lynn, PE31 7AB

Overall CQC rating

Requires Improvement

Rating published 12 November 2021

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Last inspected 20 January 2022

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 8 Feb 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Requires Improvement
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Requires Improvement
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating declined from Good

3 rated inspections on record · First rated September 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Pilgrim Hospital

21.4 mi

Nearest GP surgery

2.1 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Boots

0.1 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

2.1 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Norfolk (2025–26)

£1,015

per week, residential

£1,146

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

11

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

21.5% of people in Norfolk are aged 65 or over

48.5

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds25
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast
Last inspected20 January 2022
Registered with CQC since29 December 2010
Registered managerAngela Bailey

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsDementia

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