Royal Mencap Society - Woodlands Residential Home
51a Elm Road, Thetford, IP24 3HL
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 31 July 2019
Last inspected 11 July 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 31 Jul 2019
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Requires improvement
4 rated inspections on record · First rated March 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital
64% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
School Lane Surgery
0.9 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
School Lane Pharmacy
0.9 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.9 mi
2 within 2 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)
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.
Provider
Royal Mencap Society
336
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.