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Dorrington House (Wells) is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. It is operated by Dorrington House.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Dorrington House (Wells) provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Dorrington House (Wells) in July 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Dorrington House (Wells) is located in Wells-next-the-Sea, within the Norfolk local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Westfield Avenue, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1BY |
| Phone | 01328 710861 |
| Website | www.dorrington-house.co.uk |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 30 July 2026 |
| Provider | Dorrington House |
Is Dorrington House (Wells) registered with the CQC?
Yes. Dorrington House (Wells) is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-116723407
What type of care does Dorrington House (Wells) provide?
Dorrington House (Wells) provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Dorrington House (Wells)?
You can contact Dorrington House (Wells) by phone on 01328 710861, or visit them at Westfield Avenue, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1BY.
What is Dorrington House (Wells)'s CQC rating?
Dorrington House (Wells) has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-116723407
What are Dorrington House (Wells)'s CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Dorrington House (Wells)'s latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Wells-next-the-Sea?
There are 2 CQC-registered care homes in Wells-next-the-Sea. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/wells-next-the-sea.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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