Welcome to Hassingham House Care Centre in Hingham, Norfolk. Situated in a pretty Georgian market town Hassingham House offers 24-hour neurological and spinal injury nursing care for those over the age of 30 and expert nursing care for persons aged 65 and over, in one community. We are blessed with a long-serving team of nursing and support staff that provide high-quality, person-centred care within our homely environment. We offer long-term, respite and recuperative care.
Our purpose-built facility comprises 44 spacious single bedrooms, equipped as standard with an en-suite W.C. and a hand basin. The home boasts music and sensory facilities, a well-maintained courtyard and sensory gardens. We encourage residents to furnish their new surroundings with familiar pieces of furniture and personal possessions to make them feel truly at home. While our bedrooms provide a tranquil area to rest and relax, our modern, attractively furnished lounge areas offer residents the opportunity to catch up with friends over a pot of tea, enjoy one of our guest entertainers or simply recline in front of their favourite films.
At Hassingham House, we encourage residents to take part in a range of engaging activities based on their lifestyle needs and preferences. Many of our activities take place within the home environment and include garden parties, barbecues, arts/crafts and quiz nights. We empower individuals to enjoy those everyday routines they cherish, whether that’s having a salon blow-dry and manicure or keeping up to date with their favourite football team. All are encouraged and available. Our residents enjoy the wider community, with independent shops, several churches and local greens all within a short distance.
Our award-winning catering team deliver nutritionally balanced meals that are appealing for our residents. Our professional food suppliers specialise in delivering high-quality food designed specifically for the healthcare sector.
We warmly welcome you to Hassingham House where you can learn more about the caring life we offer.
The staff are always polite and she is treated with dignity and respect. Food is prepared fresh on site with a good choice and the catering staff are happy to facilitate any dietary needs.
A warm welcome always awaits you at Hassingham House. There are plenty of laughs and the feeling is just like being at home. The entertainments are great, as are the meals and catering.
Hassingham house is a dedicated care home, supplying the highest ever standards of nursery and personal care. The dementia care is second to none and the dedication of the staff is 100%
By far the best care facility in Norfolk! My Dad has been a resident here for the past 4 years and I can't honestly think of a better place for him.
All potential residents have their needs thoroughly assessed by our multidisciplinary team. We need to assure ourselves that Hassingham House is suitable for their care and note any specific care that is appropriate. Our staff often work with the resident prior to admission, to ensure that all care needs are thoroughly understood to enable a seamless transfer. A typical pathway is:
Nothing we can say on this website can convey the understanding, warmth and care that our staff have for our residents. Our reputation is one we are very proud of and as rooms are in very short supply we often have to operate a waiting list. It is best if you meet with us at your earliest opportunity to register your interest. Please visit Hassingham House at any time, however as a busy centre it’s best to telephone and arrange a visit with our manager or a member of the team, who will show you around.
An individual lifestyle is essential, no matter how old or how dependent we are, so our staff ensure lifestyle choices are maintained. Our residents enjoy visiting local shops, an evening at the cinema, a quiz afternoon, or simply watching television in the privacy of their bedroom. It’s vital our residents keep active mentally and physically to make the most of every day. At Hassingham House residents are spoilt for choice with art workshops, flower arranging, handicrafts, games & quizzes, parties, shopping, visiting speakers, live performances, musical evenings, gardening, computer games & internet, residents’ association as well as religious observance services.
In the summer we have garden tea parties and barbecues and meals can be taken on the terrace. Days out are frequent to Norfolk’s many attractions, the seaside or shopping. Making new friends is easy at Hassingham House and everyone has the opportunity to join in.
At Hassingham House, you’re never alone.
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Hassingham House provide 24-hour residential care, delivered by highly trained carers and our visiting therapies team. Where possible, residents have the choice of gender for their care. Our staff are carefully screened with extensive referencing and police criminal record checks and receive professional training. We believe highly trained and well managed staff are the secret to providing quality and safe care.
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Caroline Newman
As the Centre Manager at Hassingham House, I am proud to lead my team who deliver first class nursing and specialist care to our Residents. I joined Forest Healthcare as a Senior Clinical Support Nurse in 2012 and worked closely with the Manager and Deputy. I then took over as Registered Manager in 2015. I am personally committed to delivering a service that improves the lives of our Residents. Hassingham House has very close links with the local Community who regularly join us in our Activities throughout the year.
020 7482 3030