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8 Acres
Long Street, Great Ellingham, Attleborough, NR17 1AW — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How 8 Acres was rated
Rating published 06/08/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 18 bedsRegistered capacity
- NorfolkCouncil for care funding
- 01953 454637Care home's own number
- National Care GroupOperator
- 21st May 2012Registered since
- Westward Care Homes LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at 8 Acres
8 Acres is a Care Home in Attleborough, Norfolk, offering Residential, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
8 Acres was registered with the Care Quality Commission in May 2012. It is run by Westward Care Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 06782334). Westward Care Homes Limited runs 2 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the National Care Group group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has 8 Acres been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated 8 Acres "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2025.
What types of care does 8 Acres provide?
8 Acres provides Residential, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does 8 Acres have?
8 Acres is registered for 18 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs 8 Acres?
8 Acres is run by Westward Care Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 06782334). The provider runs 2 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the National Care Group group.
When was 8 Acres registered with CQC?
8 Acres has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since May 2012. Its provider, Westward Care Homes Limited, has held CQC registration since December 2010.
Who does 8 Acres care for?
CQC registers 8 Acres to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does 8 Acres provide nursing care?
No. 8 Acres is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers 8 Acres?
8 Acres is in the Norfolk council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to 8 Acres?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Attleborough, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.