The 8 Best Care Homes In Norwich
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We’ve rounded up the best care homes in Norwich below to ease your search, including St John’s House and Cavell Court.
These homes are packed with state-of-the-art communal facilities and will provide you or your loved one with an amazing standard of care.
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Explore the best care homes in Norwich:
- St John’s House
- Cavell Court
- Woodside House
- The Warren
- Dussindale Park
- Broadlands Lodge
- Brooklands
- The Mayfields
St John’s House
First up on our list of the best care homes in Norwich is St John’s House. This home boasts an ‘Outstanding’ Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating. This is the highest rating a home can get and is only held by around 4% of care homes in the UK. St John’s House also scored ‘Outstanding’ for how responsive and well-led the care is, meaning residents are carefully monitored to ensure the care provided is always up to date with their current needs.
St John’s House has an amazing location for those wishing to live in the heart of Norwich. It’s just a short walk from the Golden Triangle, one of the most popular areas of Norwich, lined with shops, restaurants, pubs and all the amenities you’d ever need!
St John’s House provides a fantastic standard of residential and dementia care, while specialist physical disability support, including mobility assistance, is also provided.
Residents at this home love spending their afternoons in the various on-site facilities. Along with idyllic gardens, popular facilities include the coffee shop, the bistro-style restaurant, the beauty salon, the library, the games room and the modern Hamptons Lounge.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Outstanding
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Outstanding
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Outstanding
CQC Publication Date: 27/05/2023
| Learn more about St John's House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Outstanding |
| Cost of Care | Care starts from £1,395 a week |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Castlemeadow Care |
Are you interested in viewing St John’s House?
For availability and pricing, call 01271 444038.
Cavell Court
A stunning purpose-built care home in the village of Cringleford, southeast of Norwich’s city centre, Cavell Court has 80 luxuriously designed bedrooms, each equipped with an en-suite wet room.
A Care UK home, Cavell Court focuses on providing its residents with plenty of comfort and a high-end lifestyle. This is seen through state-of-the-art facilities like a cinema, a café, a library, a beauty salon and peaceful gardens. In these gardens, residents enjoy relaxing, socialising and doing gentle exercise during the summer months.
Cavell Court caters to a variety of care needs. Several types of care are offered here, including residential and dementia care on a permanent or short-term basis. Palliative care is also available if your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal condition. The goal of palliative care is to minimise any pain or discomfort and make your loved one as comfortable as possible.
The lifestyle team at Cavell Court endeavours to keep coming up with new activities for the residents to enjoy. Some of the most popular have included cheese and wine evenings, afternoon tea and painting.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 01/09/2021
| Learn more about Cavell Court: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Cost of Care | Care starts from £1,400 a week |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, outdoor terracing, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 80 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Care UK |
Are you interested in viewing Cavell Court?
For availability and pricing, call 01603 361463.
Woodside House
Situated on the outskirts of Norwich, Woodside House is one of the best Barchester Healthcare homes in the area. This home offers a range of care options, including short-term respite stays, residential care and specialist mental health support. Residential care is perfect for older adults who need extra daily support with personal hygiene tasks such as washing and bathing, using the toilet and getting dressed.
Residents living with dementia are also supported at Woodside House through the home’s dedicated Memory Lane community. This area of the home is a secure environment for people living with dementia and has been designed following dementia-specific guidelines. Carers undertake specialist dementia training to ensure they can provide compassionate and supportive support.
The facilities at Woodside House include landscaped gardens, TV lounges and a hairdressing salon. Residents are encouraged to participate in the activities arranged through the home’s busy programme. Some of the most popular activities are arts and crafts, gardening and flower arranging.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Requires Improvement
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 12/02/2022
| Learn more about Woodside House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Cost of Care | Care starts from £1,536 a week |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 58 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Woodside House?
For availability and pricing, call 01615 244018.
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The Warren
We love the location of The Warren. This home is northeast of Norwich’s city centre and is also close to the gorgeous Norfolk Broads, one of the UK’s most breathtaking national parks.
The hard-working care team at The Warren provide every resident with person-centred care, meaning their needs are looked after on an individual basis. This care is given in the home’s friendly and warm environment, helping residents quickly feel comfortable here.
These high care standards are reflected in the home's ‘Good’ overall rating from the CQC across the board, including in categories such as ‘safe’, ‘effective’, and ‘caring’.
The activity coordinators at The Warren work equally hard to ensure residents always have a varied range of activities to pick from. The small but well-maintained gardens have their own greenhouse and raised flowerbeds, which the residents enjoy tending to.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 24/08/2018
| Learn more about The Warren: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Cost of Care | Care starts from £1,198 a week |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 44 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing The Warren?
For availability and pricing, call 01603 931613.
Dussindale Park
The caring team at Dussindale Park work hard to make every resident feel at home. The team believes that comfort is essential to creating a home-from-home atmosphere, with communal facilities such as lounges and dining rooms providing a calming environment for residents to relax in. Around half of the bedrooms at Dussindale Park have en-suite bathrooms, and all of these are spacious and designed with older adults in mind.
Dussindale Park is on the outskirts of Norwich, so is well-located to explore nearby attractions, with Whitlingham Country Park just a short drive away. The home is also near convenient shops and other amenities.
A range of care types are available at Dussindale Park. The main types are residential and nursing care on a permanent or temporary basis, while day care services and convalescent care are also offered. Convalescent care is for people recovering from an illness, injury or operation.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 29/01/2022
| Learn more about Dussindale Park: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Cost of Care | Care starts from £1,030 a week |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 53% of rooms have en-suite facilities |
| Number of Beds | 58 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
Are you interested in viewing Dussindale Park?
For availability and pricing, call 01603 361944.
Broadlands Lodge
Broadlands Lodge makes things really simple. Rather than having to make multiple payments when paying for your care, you instead pay through one convenient all-inclusive fee. This includes paying for residential, dementia and respite care, all of which are available at Broadlands Lodge. Specialist mental health support, convalescent care and palliative care are also offered.
A state-of-the-art Danforth Care home that opened in 2023, Broadlands Lodge has the modern facilities you’d expect from a brand-new care environment. Some of our favourite facilities include a cosy cinema room to watch your favourite movies, comfortable communal spaces, a peaceful library and secure landscaped gardens.
Broadlands Lodge is situated east of Norwich’s city centre. The quaint residential area of Elm Hill is just a short journey away. Complete with cobbled streets, this is one of Norwich’s most popular areas. The fascinating Norwich Castle is also nearby, perfect for residents looking to explore local history.
| Learn more about Broadlands Lodge: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Cost of Care | Care starts from £1,300 a week |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A bar, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 66 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Danforth Care |
Are you interested in viewing Broadlands Lodge?
For availability and pricing, call 01603 516579.
Brooklands
Brooklands is a care home in the suburban village of Norfolk that provides care tailored to the individual needs of its residents. This personal approach and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances have helped it earn a ‘Good’ rating from the CQC in the ‘responsive’ category and a ‘Good’ overall rating.
Brooklands specialises in residential and dementia care. Their residential care services are aimed at people who need some assistance with daily living tasks like washing, dressing, and meal preparation. When receiving this care, residents are encouraged to maintain their independence where possible, including by staying active and participating in meaningful activities such as arts and crafts, gardening and exercises.
Residents can also relax in the home’s purpose-built facilities, including the hair salon, library, elegant communal lounges and beautiful garden. This garden is the perfect place to take a gentle stroll around on a warm summer afternoon.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 07/12/2022
| Learn more about Brooklands: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Cost of Care | Care starts from £1,350 a week |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, outdoor terracing and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 90% of rooms have en-suite facilities |
| Number of Beds | 70 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Carebase |
Are you interested in viewing Brooklands?
For availability and pricing, call 01258 444820.
The Mayfields
Rounding out our list of the best care homes in Norwich is The Mayfields. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC across four of the five primary factors, The Mayfields is a tastefully designed 60-bedroom care home in the idyllic market town of Long Stratton. When living here, you’ll be just a short drive from all the amenities Norwich has to offer, including cafés, restaurants and independent shops.
If your loved one requires 24/7 care and support, The Mayfields is a brilliant choice. Expert residential and dementia care are both offered here and are available around the clock, giving you the peace of mind that care will always be on hand for your loved one when required.
At The Mayfields, residents enjoy spending time with each other, family and friends in the social café and being pampered in the on-site hair and beauty salon.
Every bedroom at The Mayfields has an en-suite bathroom, and some ground-floor rooms have patio doors leading to the home’s lovely courtyard.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 14/05/2020
| Learn more about The Mayfields: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Cost of Care | Care starts from £995 a week |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, an activity room, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Castlemeadow Care |
Are you interested in viewing The Mayfields?
For availability and pricing, call 01903 944037.
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