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De Lucy House

  • 40 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4HZ
  • Top 20 Care Group
  • CQC Good

De Lucy House is a not-for-profit care home in Diss, Norfolk, offering award-winning residential, dementia and respite care in a spacious, purpose-built setting. Rated Good by the CQC, the home provides 60 comfortable bedrooms, welcoming communal spaces, and daily support tailored to each resident’s needs.

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About De Lucy House, our Top-Rated Care Home in Diss

De Lucy House is a leading not-for-profit care home in Diss, Norfolk, offering residential, dementia, and respite care in a spacious, purpose-built setting. Located on Victoria Road, close to Diss town centre and local amenities, this well-established home has 60 single bedrooms, of which 59 include en-suite wetrooms. The home is arranged across four smaller 15-bed units, creating a calm, familiar environment with comfortable lounges, dining rooms, secure outdoor spaces and peaceful riverside gardens.

Rated Good overall by the CQC – and Outstanding in the Responsive category – De Lucy House is part of Greensleeves Care, a respected charitable care provider. The experienced team provides person-centred care that supports comfort, dignity and independence, with daily activities, freshly prepared meals and regular community outings. De Lucy House is the top-ranked not-for-profit care home in Diss, according to independent reviews. The home has been named a top home in East Anglia several times by carehome.co.uk and has won Greensleeves Care’s Home of the Year award three times.

Proudly led by charitable values, De Lucy’s Home for Life Funding Assurance means residents are supported in staying in the home, surrounded by the places and people they know, if their personal funds are depleted.

Care services

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Respite Care
  • End-of-Life Care

Key Facilities

  • En-suite wetroom
  • Dining room
  • Lounges & snugs
  • Riverside gardens
  • Hair salon
  • Cinema room
  • Cafe and bar

“De Lucy provided the nanny with the highest standards of care and comfort. Staff treated her with warmth, dignity and kindness, and nothing was ever too much to ask.”

Granddaughter of Resident

Why choose De Lucy House Care Home in Diss?

Home for Life Assurance

Greensleeves Care’s funding assurance means that residents are supported to remain at De Lucy House if their personal funds run out.

#1 not-for-profit care home in Diss

De Lucy House is the top-ranking not-for-profit care home in Diss, based on independent reviews on carehome.co.uk.

Fund care, not shareholders

As a charity, we reinvest every penny into the home, supporting kind, reliable and uncompromising care.

Award-winning local home

De Lucy House has been named Greensleeves Care’s Home of the Year three times and recognised as a Top 20 care home in East Anglia by carehome.co.uk.

A Home for Life

Greensleeves Care’s Home for Life funding assurance means that if a resident’s personal funds are ever depleted, they will be supported to stay in the place they call home. This helps residents remain in their chosen care home, surrounded by the people and spaces they know, and gives families peace of mind.

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Our Care Services In Diss

Residential

Residential Care

Our residential care in Diss supports daily living while helping residents maintain independence, confidence and familiar routines. The experienced team takes time to understand each person’s needs, preferences and personality, creating a personalised care plan that feels practical and reassuring. Support can include personal care, medication, mobility assistance, meals, and meaningful social engagement. With comfortable lounges, daily activities and 60 spacious bedrooms, this care home in Diss provides a homely setting where residents can settle in gently and feel known.

Life at De Lucy House

Accommodation

Each bedroom is designed to feel practical, private and easy to settle into. There are 60 spacious rooms offering en-suite wetrooms, each including a profiling bed, telephone point, television point, Wi-Fi access, and a modern call system. Residents can personalise their space with favourite photos, ornaments and small pieces of furniture, helping the room feel familiar. Assisted bathrooms are also available across the home, including options for relaxing bubble baths.

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Fees & funding at De Lucy House

At De Lucy House, our fees are comprehensive and tailored to each resident’s needs. They cover fully personalised care around the clock, accommodation and furnishings, all meals and utilities, activities, and more. And, as we have no shareholders, every penny goes back into care and enhancing our residents’ lives.

We accommodate a range of funding options, including self-funding, local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). We guide individuals and families through the funding process and support residents in remaining in care if their private funds are depleted.

What's included

  • 24/7 care & support
  • Spacious bedroom with en-suite
  • Nutritious meals & snacks
  • Utilities and Wi-Fi
  • Activities and outings
  • Access to all facilities
  • Laundry & housekeeping

A message from our care home manager

Lauren Tubby, De Lucy House care home manager, standing outdoors in the garden wearing an ID badge.

I have worked in care for older people for over 15 years, including in leadership roles in residential, dementia, complex needs and end-of-life care. I know how important dignity, purpose and quality of life are. I have been at De Lucy House since the start in 2015, and this truly is my second home. My focus is always on person-centred care, and I am proud to lead an award-winning and long-standing team who feel supported to do their best every day. With Level 3 Health and Social Care and Level 5 Leadership and Management qualifications, I lead with compassion, clarity and a commitment to continuous improvement. Quality care means more than meeting standards; it means exceeding them whenever possible.

Lauren Tubby

Registered Care Home Manager, De Lucy House
Level 5 Leadership and Management · 15+ years in care

De Lucy House in Diss

Set on Victoria Road backing onto the Waveney River, De Lucy House is close to the historic centre of the market town of Diss, with local shops, cafés and amenities nearby. The home is also near public transport, including Diss railway station, making visits straightforward from the surrounding area, such as Eye, Scole, Harleston, Thetford, and Bury St Edmunds. Its position beside Diss Golf Club and close to the Waveney Valley gives the setting a peaceful feel, while still keeping everyday conveniences within easy reach.

Town Centre 5 Mins
Train station 5 Mins
Public transport 7 Mins
Local shops 5 Mins

Frequently
asked questions

What is life like at De Lucy House?

Life at De Lucy House is built around comfort, companionship and meaningful daily routines  all supported by a stable team of familiar faces. Residents can enjoy freshly prepared meals, welcoming lounges, accessible gardens, a cinema, a café area, a bar, a snug, and a hair salon. A dedicated activities team plans daily opportunities for social connection, hobbies, entertainment and outings into Diss and the surrounding area. The aim is to support independence, wellbeing and a familiar rhythm of life, while ensuring care is always close by when needed.

Can I arrange a trial or respite stay?

Yes, De Lucy House offers respite care and flexible trial stays for people who need short-term support or would like to experience life at the home before making a longer-term decision. A respite stay includes personal care, meals, laundry, housekeeping, activities and access to the home’s communal spaces. The team takes time to understand each resident’s needs and preferences from the start, helping the residents feel calm, comfortable and well supported.

How is the transition into care supported?

The move into care is handled with patience, reassurance and careful planning. Before a resident moves in, the team completes an assessment to understand care needs, routines, preferences, health requirements and personal interests. This helps shape a personalised care plan and ensures the right support is in place from day one. Residents are encouraged to bring familiar belongings, photos and small furniture, helping their bedroom feel more personal and easier to settle into.

How do you care for residents living with dementia?

Dementia care at De Lucy House focuses on familiarity, dignity and gentle support. The home is arranged into smaller 15-bed units, helping create a calmer and more familiar environment. Secure external doors, keypad systems, and consistent routines support safety, while the dementia-friendly team takes time to understand each resident’s life story, preferences and abilities. Activities can be adapted to focus on memory, confidence, and wellbeing, helping residents feel included and supported each day.

What happens if personal funds run out?

De Lucy House is part of Greensleeves Care, a not-for-profit charity with a Home for Life commitment. This means residents will be supported to stay in their home if personal funds become depleted, subject to the usual funding arrangements and assessments. As a charitable care provider, Greensleeves Care reinvests money back into care rather than paying shareholders, helping provide reassurance and continuity for residents if their financial circumstances change.

How stable is the care team at De Lucy House?

De Lucy House is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care by familiar faces, helping residents maintain routines and build trusted relationships. We are proud to operate with minimal, and often no, reliance on agency staff thanks to our stable and dedicated care team. Both the Home Manager and many colleagues have been at De Lucy House since it opened. As part of Greensleeves Care, we achieve below-average staff turnover through excellent benefits, industry-leading training, and our commitment as a Real Living Wage employer.

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Ratings &
accreditations

De Lucy is a family where not only the resident is made to feel welcome but also the extended family. All staff from reception, management, care, domestic and laundry could not have been more helpful. We as a family are truly grateful.

Daughter of Resident

A legacy of care

Our home is part of Greensleeves Care, a leading group rooted in a charitable legacy that began after World War II with the Women’s Voluntary Service. Inspired by the green sleeves in their iconic uniform, our name reflects a long-standing commitment to compassion and service. Since becoming an independent charity in 1997, we have built on this heritage to deliver award-winning residential, dementia, and nursing care across England.

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