Barchester Hickathrift House

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Barchester Hickathrift House is a purpose-built care home located in the village of Marshland St James, Wisbech, Norfolk. The home specializes in providing…

Care home
Barchester Hickathrift House
Location
217 Smeeth Road, Marshland St James, Wisbech, Norfolk, Wisbech, PE14 8JB
Care types
Residential, Dementia
CQC rating
Good
Latest CQC inspection
10 April 2019
Beds
54
CQC location ID
1-125856040

Rated 4.9/5 from 50 Google reviews.

What families say

Families and visitors consistently praise the staff at Barchester Hickathrift House for being friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated to providing high-quality care. The home's welcoming atmosphere and varied activities are also frequently highlighted as strengths, with many noting the efforts of specific staff members…

What the CQC says

Rated Good by the CQC on 21 May 2019.

Good — the service is performing well and meeting CQC’s expectations. What this rating means

The five key questions

Safe
Good — Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Effective
Good — Does the care achieve good outcomes and follow best practice?
Caring
Good — Are staff kind, respectful and compassionate?
Responsive
Good — Is care organised around each person’s needs?
Well-led
Good — Is the home well run, open and always improving?

What has changed

Source: Care Quality Commission — read the full CQC report. Last checked by CareFinder on 17 September 2026.

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