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SENSE Holmlea
53a Shipdham Road, Toftwood, Dereham, NR19 1JL — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How SENSE Holmlea was rated
Rating published 10/07/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- NorfolkCouncil for care funding
- 01362 854165Care home's own number
- Sense - The National Deafblind and Rubella AssociationOperator
- 29th November 2010Registered since
- SenseRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at SENSE Holmlea
SENSE Holmlea is a Care Home in Dereham, Norfolk, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment and Learning Disability care.
SENSE Holmlea was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2010. It is run by Sense, a registered charity (charity number 289868). Sense runs 36 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Sense - The National Deafblind and Rubella Association group.
CQC registers the home to care for people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has SENSE Holmlea been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated SENSE Holmlea "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2019.
What types of care does SENSE Holmlea provide?
SENSE Holmlea provides Residential, Sensory Impairment and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does SENSE Holmlea have?
SENSE Holmlea is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs SENSE Holmlea?
SENSE Holmlea is run by Sense, a registered charity (charity number 289868). The provider runs 36 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Sense - The National Deafblind and Rubella Association group.
When was SENSE Holmlea registered with CQC?
SENSE Holmlea has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2010. Its provider, Sense, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does SENSE Holmlea care for?
CQC registers SENSE Holmlea to care for people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does SENSE Holmlea provide nursing care?
No. SENSE Holmlea 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 SENSE Holmlea?
SENSE Holmlea 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 SENSE Holmlea?
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.