Can Norfolk County Council fund a nursing home placement in Norwich?

It can, provided a care needs assessment confirms nursing care is required and a financial assessment shows the person is eligible for help. Capital and income are compared against national thresholds, so anyone with savings above the upper limit will usually pay their own fees to begin with. Where funding is agreed the council sets a personal budget, and relatives occasionally add a third party top up when the chosen home charges more than that budget covers. Deferred payment arrangements are worth asking about if most of the person's money is tied up in a property.

How do I request a care needs assessment in Norwich?

Get in touch with Norfolk County Council and ask for an adult social care needs assessment, either for yourself or for a relative who agrees to it. There is no charge and no savings test to pass before you can have one. An assessor will look at health, mobility, medication, safety and the help already being given at home, then write up what level of care is needed. Where the person is in hospital, the ward discharge team can usually set the assessment in motion, which is generally quicker than starting from scratch.

When should I start looking for a nursing home?

The best time is while there is still breathing space, before a fall or an admission forces a decision within days. Homes in Norwich with a strong reputation often carry a waiting list, particularly for rooms that suit people with more complex needs. Looking early leaves time to visit more than once, obtain the assessment and understand the funding position properly. A shortlist prepared in advance and reviewed occasionally is far easier to act on than a search begun in an emergency.

Which nursing homes in Norwich are included here?

Twenty six nursing homes registered to provide nursing care in Norwich appear on this page. They are drawn from Care Quality Commission registration records rather than selected by us, so the list mirrors what is registered at present. Each home has a profile giving its published rating, where one has been issued, and a route through to the inspection report. Anyone whose needs are personal rather than clinical should also look at the residential care home listings for the city.

What questions should I ask on a visit to a nursing home in Norwich?

Ask about nurse and carer numbers on each shift, how long the current team has been in post and how much agency cover the home relies on. Request a look at an anonymised care plan, and ask how frequently plans are reviewed and how relatives feed into them. Cover the everyday detail as well, such as mealtimes, visiting, activities and what happens when a resident is unwell overnight. Where you can, drop in a second time without arranging it first, since that shows the home as it usually runs.

How does a nursing home differ from a residential care home?

A residential care home provides a place to live along with personal care, including help with washing, dressing, meals and prompting with medication. A nursing home offers the same personal care and additionally employs registered nurses on site at all hours to give clinical care. The difference is a matter of registration, so a residential home cannot lawfully provide nursing care even if it wishes to. The care needs assessment will indicate which type is appropriate, and it is common for someone to move from residential to nursing care as their health changes.

Nursing Homes in Norwich

Norwich has 25 CQC registered nursing homes. 17 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 4 Requires improvement, and 3 have not yet been rated. 17 of the 25 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Norwich at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Norwich, to help you judge the options below.

Norfolk County Council pays, residential care: £1,015 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
Care home beds filled across Norfolk: 86%. The 12 month average is 85%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 80. Norfolk average is 71.
People aged 75 and over: 20,100. Rising to 23,000 by 2035, up 14%
Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 224 beds.
Who pays, across Norfolk (estimate): 35% council, 37% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 25%
People aged 85 and over: 5,500. Rising to 8,200 by 2035, up 50%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Planning and paying for nursing care in Norwich

Nursing care involves clinical support as well as accommodation, and that shapes both the cost and the route into it. Families who tackle the assessment and funding questions first tend to spend their visits comparing homes rather than working out what is affordable.

Getting the care needs assessment under way

A care needs assessment is the formal starting point, and anyone who appears to need care and support is entitled to one whatever their savings or income. Norfolk County Council arranges these assessments for people living in Norwich, along with the separate financial assessment that follows if help towards fees is in prospect. A social care professional will consider health conditions, mobility, medication, continence, night time needs and the support relatives already give, then record what care is required. Ask for a copy of the written outcome, because it becomes the yardstick against which every home you visit can be measured.

Understanding fees and contributions

Each home sets its own weekly fee, which reflects the room, the level of nursing input and how complex a person's needs are, so quoted prices vary widely across the list. Ask for a written schedule showing what is included and what is billed on top, covering items such as chiropody, hairdressing, newspapers and transport to appointments. Where the financial assessment shows a person qualifies for help, the council pays a contribution towards the fee, and relatives sometimes agree a third party top up when the preferred home charges more than the funded rate. Ask separately about NHS funded nursing care, a payment towards the nursing element of a placement that is decided by health rather than social care.

Choosing a nursing home in Norwich and what to check

Twenty six homes is enough to give real choice without becoming unmanageable. Most families narrow the field by area of the city, by whether the home can meet a specific clinical need, and by the published rating, then visit the three or four that survive.

Getting behind the published rating

All the homes on this page are registered with the Care Quality Commission, and most carry a rating. One is rated Outstanding, sixteen are rated Good, five are rated Requires Improvement, and four have not yet been rated, often because they are newly registered. A rating is a summary of one inspection rather than a lasting judgement, so read the report itself. Pay attention to what inspectors wrote about staffing levels overnight, how medicines were managed and whether the home noticed and acted when a resident became less well.

What to ask when you visit

Ask how many registered nurses are on duty across a full day, and how gaps are covered when someone is off sick. Ask how the home decides that a resident needs a district nurse, a doctor or a hospital, and who makes that call at three in the morning. Look at whether residents are up, dressed and occupied, and whether staff speak to people who are not currently asking for anything. Ask to see a care plan and find out how often it is reviewed and how families are drawn into that review.

25 nursing homes in Norwich

Dussindale Park · 26 Mary Chapman Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0UD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited
Dussindale Park is a nursing home in Norwich, Norfolk. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, and we do a great deal of work with residents living with dementia. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Nursing Care Personnel · Henderson Business Centre, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8BF
Nursing home · Home care · Run by Nursing Care Personnel Ltd
We at Nursing Care Personnel (Norwich) are proud to offer a warm and welcoming nursing home in the heart of Norwich, providing dedicated nursing care for older people, younger adults, and individuals living with a range of complex needs....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brooklands Nursing & Residential Home · Costessey Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by London & West Investments Limited
Brooklands Nursing and Residential Home is in Norwich. We provide both residential and nursing care, which means we can look after people who mainly need help with daily life and people whose health needs call for a registered nurse on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home · The Green, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1TH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited
Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home is near Norwich, Norfolk. We provide nursing care for older people, including people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays. Having registered...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Church Green Lodge · Aslake Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8ET
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Independence Matters C.I.C.
Church Green Lodge is a nursing home in Norwich. Qualified nurses are on duty here at all hours, and that is what allows us to hold a wider range of need than most. We care for older adults, including many living with dementia. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Overbury House Nursing and Residential Home · Overbury House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8TH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Healthcare Homes Group Limited
Overbury House Nursing and Residential Home is in Norwich. We provide both nursing and residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. Having both kinds of care in one building matters a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Ivy Court · Ivy Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8BF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
Here at Ivy Court, we provide nursing home care for people in Norwich, Norfolk, welcoming residents who need a genuine level of support and want to feel at home while receiving it. We care for older adults, people living with dementia,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Connect Nursing · Cavell House & Austin House, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1YE
Nursing home · Home care · Run by Connect Nursing Limited
Here at Connect Nursing Norwich, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Norwich, Norfolk, and we take genuine pride in the breadth of support we are able to offer the people who come to us. We work with a wide range of individuals,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Woodside House · Woodside Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9XJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
We at Woodside House are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of Norwich, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia or physical disabilities across Norfolk....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Woodland Care Home · 189 Woodland Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5RQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited
We at Woodland Care Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the heart of Norwich, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for older people and younger adults across Norfolk and the wider East of England. Nestled within...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home · 133 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0RF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Loven Larchwood Limited
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Clements Nursing Home · 170 St Clements Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4DG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Acanthus Health Care Limited
We at St Clements Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of Norwich, Norfolk. Our home provides a warm and welcoming environment for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, specialist...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oak Court · 321 Fakenham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6LF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Oak Farm Court Limited
We are a nursing home in Norwich, caring for older people and for younger adults who need nursing support, including people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also welcome people for respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oak Farm Bungalow · 1 Cedar Court, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6BW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Oak Farm Bungalow Limited
We provide nursing care at a bungalow near Norwich for younger adults whose needs require qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Being...
Specialisms: Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Two Acres Care Home · 212-216 Fakenham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6QN
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Devaglade Limited
Two Acres Care Home is a nursing home in Norwich. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia. Respite stays are available. We should be plain about where we stand. Our most recent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Michaels Court · St Michaels Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6YA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Runwood Homes Limited
St Michaels Court is a nursing home in Norwich. We support older people and younger adults who need nursing care, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hassingham House Care Centre · Hardingham Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JB
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Hassingham Limited
At Hassingham House Care Centre, we provide nursing home care for people across a wide range of needs, right here in Norwich, Norfolk. We support older adults, people living with dementia, those with learning disabilities or autism, mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Gryphon Place · 36 Wroxham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8TY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Swanton Care & Community Limited
Gryphon Place is a nursing home in Norwich, and the nursing side of what we do shapes everything else. Having qualified nurses here around the clock means that health needs which might otherwise lead to a hospital admission can often be...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Oak Farm · 276 Fakenham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6AD
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Oak Farm (Taverham) Limited
Oak Farm provides nursing care in Norwich for older people and younger adults, including people with physical disabilities. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, so clinical needs are met on site rather than passed between services....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Twin Oaks Nursing Home · 1 Hudson Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 9NJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by R J Francis Care Homes Limited
Twin Oaks is a nursing home in Norwich. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays. Our nursing team...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oakwood House Care Home · Old Watton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Oakwood House (Norwich) Ltd
Oakwood House Care Home is a nursing home in Norwich, Norfolk. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs mean that qualified nurses should be on hand at any hour. The people who live here have a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Hawthorns Care Home · 270 Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2AJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (CCH) (2) Limited
The Hawthorns Care Home provides nursing care in Norwich for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours. People usually come to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Heron Lodge · 163 Norwich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Kingsley Care Homes Limited
Heron Lodge is a nursing home in Norwich. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, for residents living with dementia and for people whose physical disability requires skilled support. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Tacolneston Lake · 1 Lake View Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1FR
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Ethos Care Providers Limited
Tacolneston Lake is a nursing home in the countryside south of Norwich. Because we have qualified nurses on duty, we can care for people whose health needs are beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and we can usually go on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Mill House · Mill Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7AT
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Runwood Homes Limited
The Mill House is a nursing home in Norwich. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia. Respite stays are available. We should be plain about where we stand. Our most recent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Norfolk, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582.	£1,015	£1,421 to £1,708
Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.	£1,146	£1,800 to £2,126
Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.	Not published separately	£1,602 to £1,877
Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.	Not published separately	£1,870 to £2,100

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home, 22 June 2026, Good
The Mill House, 11 July 2025, Requires improvement
St Michaels Court, 8 July 2025, Good

Longest since a report

Woodside House, 20 July 2017, Good
Heron Lodge, 21 February 2018, Good
Church Green Lodge, 1 June 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Norwich

How many nursing homes are there in Norwich?

Norwich has 25 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 17 Good, 4 Requires improvement, 3 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Norwich?

Norfolk County Council pays an average of £1,015 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Norfolk homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which nursing homes in Norwich were inspected most recently?

Larchwood Nursing and Residential Home (22 June 2026), The Mill House (11 July 2025) and St Michaels Court (8 July 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.