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Care homes in Norwich offering sensory impairment care
Sensory impairment care is offered by 5 of the 33 care homes in Norwich, with 217 beds between them. CQC has rated 4 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 83% for sensory impairment care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. We estimate typical fees in Norwich at about £1,500 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated more than four years ago.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- You can ask Norfolk council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Good or Outstanding: 4 of the 4 rated care homes. 1 is not rated yet.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Norfolk, checked daily.
- 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Citation: "Care homes in Norwich offering sensory impairment care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 5care homes registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3list dementia as a specialism
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Sensory impairment care in Norwich: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 33
- Residential care · 27
- Elderly care · 23
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Dementia care · 17
- Learning disability care · 9
- Physical disability care · 9
- Mental health care · 8
- Nursing care · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 5
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St John's House | May 2023 | 60 | No | |
| 2 | Thomas Tawell House | Jun 2021 | 37 | No | |
| 3 | Shaftesbury John Grooms Court | Dec 2019 | 29 | No | |
| 4 | Bishop Herbert House | Nov 2018 | 14 | No | |
| 5 | Mousehold View Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 77 | No |
This table lists each care home in Norwich registered for sensory impairment care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Sensory impairment care in Norwich: what the data shows
CQC lists sensory impairment care for 5 of the 33 care homes in Norwich, or 15%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 24 points above the 76% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 83% for sensory impairment care.
St John's House, Thomas Tawell House and Shaftesbury John Grooms Court lead the list for sensory impairment care. The newest rating is from May 2023 and the oldest from November 2018; 0 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 217. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 63 care homes in Norfolk list sensory impairment care, and 70% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Sensory impairment care is on 15% of registrations here and 20% across Norfolk.
Typical weekly fees in the East of England: about £1,455 residential, £1,685 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Our cost method.
What to expect from sensory impairment care
Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.
Before you choose: questions on sensory impairment care
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care across Norfolk.
Where else nearby offers sensory impairment care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | – | 5 | 4 |
| Taverham | 4.8 mi | 4 | 3 |
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Common questions about sensory impairment care in Norwich
Which Norwich care homes provide sensory impairment care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 5 of Norwich's 33 care homes offering sensory impairment care. Highly rated options include St John's House, Thomas Tawell House and Shaftesbury John Grooms Court.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Norwich have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical care home prices in Norwich?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in East of England: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will Norfolk council pay for a care home?
It may. Norfolk council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Norfolk council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Norwich?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Norwich compare with nearby towns for sensory impairment care?
Nearest towns we cover: Cringleford (3.2 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Rackheath (4.0 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Taverham (4.8 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Norwich itself has 5, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: sensory impairment care around Norwich
- Sensory impairment care in Cringleford 3.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Rackheath 4.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Taverham 4.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Brundall 6.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Wymondham 8.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Long Stratton 10.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Aylsham 10.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Stalham 13.3 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.