Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home
Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home is a nursing home in Norwich, Norfolk (NR7 0RF). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home
We at Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home offer a welcoming nursing home setting in Norwich, providing dedicated care for older people, adults living with dementia, and those requiring specialist nursing support across Norfolk. Nestled within the NR postcode area, our home sits comfortably within the local Norwich community, offering residents the reassurance of familiar surroundings whilst benefiting from a purpose designed environment. The setting has been thoughtfully arranged to feel like a true home, where residents can enjoy communal spaces for socialising, quieter areas for reflection, and the everyday comforts that make daily life feel calm and secure. Our care provision reflects the diverse needs of the people who choose to live with us. As a nursing home, we provide round the clock clinical support delivered by qualified nursing staff, which means families can feel confident that complex health needs are attended to with skill and compassion. For residents living with dementia, our approach centres on maintaining dignity, familiarity, and gentle routine, helping each person to feel understood and valued as an individual rather than defined by their diagnosis. We also welcome younger adults and residents with physical disabilities, recognising that meaningful care extends far beyond age brackets. Every care plan is shaped around the person, taking into account their history, preferences, and aspirations. For families exploring shorter term options, our respite care offers a trusted place for loved ones to stay whilst carers take a well earned break, recover from illness, or simply enjoy peace of mind knowing their relative is in capable hands. In practice, this breadth of specialism means families rarely need to move a loved one on as needs change. Whether someone joins us for residential support and later requires nursing input, or comes initially for respite and chooses to stay longer, continuity of relationships with staff and fellow residents remains at the heart of what we do. This stability matters enormously, particularly for those living with dementia, for whom familiar faces and consistent routines can make a profound difference to wellbeing. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, carried out in July 2021, resulted in an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We believe in being open about this. Within that inspection, we were rated Good in three important areas: Safe, Caring, and Well led. This means inspectors found that residents are protected from harm, treated with genuine kindness and respect, and that our leadership culture supports positive outcomes. The areas identified for improvement, Effective and Responsive, are ones we take seriously, and our team continues to work steadily to strengthen these aspects so that every element of the experience meets the standard our residents deserve. Choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. Questions, worries, and second thoughts are entirely natural, and we welcome every conversation with warmth and honesty. If you are considering Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home for yourself or someone you love, we would be delighted to speak with you, answer your questions, and arrange a visit so you can experience the atmosphere of our Norwich home for yourself. Please do reach out whenever you feel ready.
Care provided at Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 July 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home
Where is Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home located?
Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home is a nursing home in Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0RF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home provide?
Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home's CQC rating?
Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 July 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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