Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff enjoy positive experiences with plenty of activities, but unstable leadership from no permanent manager and safety shortfalls in medicines hold it back."
Shortfalls in medicines management with gaps in records and insecure storage; risks like weight loss and pressure ulcers not fully managed.
We received mostly positive feedback from staff about their experiences of working at Marham House.
Mixed feedback from people and relatives about staffing levels not always adequate, particularly at weekends and during breaks.
No registered manager in post and the post was vacant; provider had employed 4 different managers in the year prior.
Relatives noted 'plenty of activities going on' alongside varied indoor spaces.
No permanent manager in post after several recent changes, so leadership feels unstable day to day.
there was no registered manager and the post was vacant. The provider had employed 4 different managers at the service in the year prior to our assessment.
Staff numbers dip low at weekends and breaks, leaving shifts stretched and response times longer.
At times, staffing levels appear to be a little low for the number of residents in situ, particularly at weekends.
Risks like pressure sores, weight loss, and medication errors not always handled properly, making care feel unsafe at times.
gaps of significantly more than 2 hours [repositioning]... one person who had lost 6kg... gaps in some records [medicines].
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Last inspected: April 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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