Short-term respite care across Norfolk

Compassionate temporary care when you need extra support.

Whether you’re planning time away, recovering from illness or surgery, or exploring longer-term care options, Norse Care provides personalised short-term respite care in welcoming homes across Norfolk. 

We understand that arranging temporary care for someone you love is an important decision. Our experienced teams take time to understand every individual, providing compassionate support that helps residents feel comfortable, safe and at home from the moment they arrive. 

Why families choose Norse Care 

Choosing short-term care is about trust and reassurance. 

Across our homes, experienced colleagues provide personalised care tailored to each person’s needs, routines and preferences. Whether someone is staying for a few days or several weeks, they’ll receive the same compassionate support, dignity and respect as every permanent resident.

Care designed around individual needs

Short term care offers many benefits for residents, including:

 

  • Personalised care and support
  • Residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care
  • Comfortable private bedrooms 
  • Freshly prepared meals
  • Daily activities and companionship
  • Welcoming communal spaces and gardens
  • Experienced and compassionate colleagues  

20% off eligible short-term respite stays

Available between 1st July and 30th September 2026

Subject to availability and standard terms and conditions.  

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Visit our homes

See what makes our homes feel like home

Sometimes the best way to understand a care home is to experience the atmosphere. Watch our short video to see the welcoming environments, caring colleagues and everyday moments that help make Norse Care feel like home. 

 

When is short-term respite care helpful?

Short-term respite care offers flexible support whenever it’s needed. Families often choose temporary care when:
 
  • Planning a holiday
  • Recovering after illness or surgery
  • Additional support is needed at home
  • Exploring longer-term care options
  • Waiting for ongoing care arrangements

Many families also find that a short-term stay provides reassurance and helps their loved on become familiar with a care home environment before making any longer-term decisions. 

 

Care homes across Norfolk

Short-term respite care is available across Norse Care homes throughout Norfolk. Our current campaign highlights homes with greater availability, but the summer respite offer is available across participating Norse Care homes, subject to availability.

Ellacombe

Norwich

Westfields

Swaffham

Mountfield

Norwich

Sydney House

Stalham

Other locations will also have availability. Please contact our team to enquire around availability.

Beauchamp House, Chedgrave

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Woodlands, King's Lynn

Woodlands is our residential care home in the village of South Wootton, near King’s Lynn in West Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, including specialist care and support for people living with dementia.

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Westfields, Swaffham

Westfields is our residential care home in Swaffham, West Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support.

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Sydney House, Stalham

Sydney House is a residential care home in the village of Stalham, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support.

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St Nicholas House, Dereham

St Nicholas House is our residential care home in Dereham, West Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, including specialist care and support for people living with dementia.

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St Edmunds, Attleborough

St Edmunds is our residential care home in the South Norfolk village of Attleborough. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support.

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Rose Meadow, North Walsham

Rose Meadow is our residential care home in North Walsham, North Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support.

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Rebecca Court, Heacham

Rebecca Court is our residential care home in the village of Heacham in West Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support.

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Munhaven, Mundesley

Munhaven is our residential care home in the North Norfolk village of Mundesley. We provide dedicated care and support, specialising in care and support for people living with dementia.

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Mountfield, Norwich

Mountfield is our recently fully refurbished residential care home in the suburbs of North Norwich. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, specialising in care and support for people living with dementia.

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Mayflower Court, Norwich

Mayflower Court is our modern purpose-built care home in Norwich, part of the Bowthorpe Care Village. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, specialising in care and support for people living with dementia.

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Lydia Eva Court, Gorleston

Lydia Eva Court is our modern purpose-built home care home in Gorleston, near the East Norfolk coast. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, specialising in care and support for people living with dementia.

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High Haven, Downham Market

High Haven is our care home at the heart of the Downham Market community in West Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, including specialist care and support for people living with dementia.

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Harker House, Long Stratton

Harker House is our care home at the heart of the Long Stratton community in South Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, including specialist care and support for people living with dementia.

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Ellacombe, Thorpe Hamlet

Ellacombe is our residential care home nestled in the Thorpe Hamlet area of Norwich close to the centre of Norwich. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, specialising the care and support for people living with dementia.

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Cranmer House, Fakenham

Cranmer House is our residential care home in the Fakenham, West Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time residential care and support.

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Bishop Herbert House, Norwich

Bishop Herbert House is our specialist care home in Norwich for adults with physical disabilities, close to a range of shops, local amenities, parks and the Theatre Royal. We provide full-time care and support for adults with physical disabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Can I visit before arranging a stay?
Absolutely. We encourage families to visit, meet our colleagues and experience the home before making any decisions. 
What is included during a respite stay?
Accommodation, personalised care, freshly prepared meals, daily activities, housekeeping and full access to the home’s facilities are all included. 
Which Norse Care homes offer respite care?
Short-term respite care is available across participating Norse Care homes throughout Norfolk, subject to availability. Get in touch today to discover which ones have availability
How quickly can a stay be arranged?
This depends on current availability and individual care needs. Our team will always do their best to arrange support as quickly as possible. 
Ready to find out more?

Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for temporary support in the near future, our team is here to help. 

We’ll answer your questions, discuss your individual requirements and help you find the most suitable Norse Care home for your loved one. 

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