Residential care home · Norfolk

Ailwyn Hall

Berrys Lane, Honingham, Norwich, NR9 5AY

Inadequate SafeEffectiveCaringResponsiveWell-led Rated 2 months ago

Ailwyn Hall is a residential care home in Norwich, run by Gastank Limited. It has 41 registered beds and supports people living with dementia.

CQC rated it Inadequate overall in June 2026, and Inadequate in all five key questions. Across Norfolk, 65% of the 295 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.

CQC rating

Inadequate

Published 25 June 2026 Rated 2 months ago

SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Inadequate
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Inadequate
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Inadequate
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Inadequate
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Inadequate

Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗

How it compares in Norfolk

Ailwyn Hall is in the Inadequate tier, alongside 9 other homes in Norfolk. Of the 295 rated care homes here, 65% are Good or Outstanding (England: 83%).

Outstanding 18 (6%)
Good, with Outstanding areas 12 (4%)
Good 120 (39%)
Good, with an area to improve 43 (14%)
Requires improvement 92 (30%)
Inadequate 10 (3%)
Not yet rated 16 (5%)

Half of Norfolk's ratings are more than 6.4 years old. How tiers work

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Key facts

Type: Residential care home
Beds: 41
Provider: Gastank Limited
Registered manager: Not listed
Registered with CQC since: 8 December 2010
Local authority: Norfolk
CQC location ID: 1-110441094

Who it cares for

Dementia

Service user groups registered with CQC.

Questions to ask on a visit

CQC raised concerns about leadership. Is the registered manager the same person now?
CQC found Safe needed improvement. What has the home changed, and can I see the action plan?
Is there a waiting list, and what are the weekly fees? (Fees are not published by CQC.)
How many staff are on shift day and night, and how often do you use agency staff?
Can I see the latest CQC report, and what has changed since it was written?
How do you support residents living with dementia: activities, environment, staff training?