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Hickathrift House
217 Smeeth Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, PE14 8JB
Contact this home
Call now for more details - staff are happy to answer any of your questions about care.
Summary
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Good
Regulator's rating
More details -
Rooms available
Current availability
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57 beds
Maximum occupancy
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1988
Date opened
From the owner
Hickathrift House is a purpose-built Care Home set in the village of Marshland St James -
situated between Wisbech and Kings Lynn. It is approximately 30 minutes from
Sandringham, 40 minutes from Hunstanton and the home specializes in providing
Re…
Hickathrift House is a purpose-built Care Home set in the village of Marshland St James -
situated between Wisbech and Kings Lynn. It is approximately 30 minutes from
Sandringham, 40 minutes from Hunstanton and the home specializes in providing
Residential Care, Dementia Care and Pre-bookable respite stays for older individuals.
Communities at Hickathrift House are smaller with a family feel so residents feel safe and
comfortable. Care is focused on independence, dignity and choice. Dedication and high
standards can be seen across the board at Hickathrift House: care, hospitality, house-
keeping, administration and life enrichment for the homes residents and visitors alike.
Dementia Care is provided in Memory Lane at Hickathrift House and utilises a careful blend
of skills and techniques developed by leading experts in the field of Dementia Care. Memory
Lane incorporates bespoke design in its use of colour and cues to help individuals navigate
through the home, whilst thoughtful interior design features, such us adapted crockery and
tableware assists with reminiscence. Individuals living with Dementia are offered a range of
activities to help preserve life skills, support interactions and retain a sense of purpose and
selfhood.
The team would be delighted to welcome you at Hickathrift House anytime for a cup of tea
and a chat - you are assured of a friendly and warm reception from all who live and work at
this delightful home.
Care provided
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Residential care
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.
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Dementia care
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
Separate dementia accommodation
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Palliative and end of life care
Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.
Care specialisms
This home offers specialised care for any of the following:
- Adults over 65 years
- Adults under 65 years
- Hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
- Speech impairment
- Dementia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Huntington's disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
Features
- 57 beds
- All single bedrooms
- 48 en-suite rooms
- Purpose built, opened in 1988
- Elevator
- Wheelchair access
- Personal furniture allowed
- TV point in rooms
- Pets allowed (by arrangement)
- Bar / café
- Grounds / gardens
- Separate dementia accommodation
Prices
Sorry, we don't have prices for this care home - please contact the care provider for more details.
Funding for care in England
If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.
To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.
Read more about how to fund care