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Holly Cottage
32 The Street, Hindolveston, Dereham, NR20 5BU — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Holly Cottage was rated
Rating published 02/07/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 12 bedsRegistered capacity
- NorfolkCouncil for care funding
- 01263 862552Care home's own number
- Dons Care LimitedOperator
- 5th December 2017Registered since
- Dons Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Holly Cottage
Holly Cottage is a Care Home in Dereham, Norfolk, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
Holly Cottage was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2017. It is run by Dons Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 10957603). It is the only care home Dons Care Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, 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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Considering Holly Cottage? See how live-in care compares
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Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Holly Cottage been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Holly Cottage "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2025.
What types of care does Holly Cottage provide?
Holly Cottage provides Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Holly Cottage have?
Holly Cottage is registered for 12 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Holly Cottage?
Holly Cottage is run by Dons Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 10957603).
When was Holly Cottage registered with CQC?
Holly Cottage has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2017.
Who does Holly Cottage care for?
CQC registers Holly Cottage to care for older people, younger adults, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Holly Cottage provide nursing care?
No. Holly Cottage 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 Holly Cottage?
Holly Cottage 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 Holly Cottage?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Dereham, 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.