Munhaven

Norwich · NR11 8AR

Care type
Residential Care Home
Weekly fees
Fees not published
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Aug 2019
Capacity
20 beds
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What the evidence shows

Munhaven is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Aug 2019). Family feedback highlights cleanliness and comfort.

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights cleanliness and comfort
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Short-term balance-sheet position
  • Family feedback: occasional lower room satisfaction

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Norse Care (Services) Limited
Provider group
BRAND Norse Care (Services) Limited
Local authority
Norfolk
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
0%

Provider network: 17 homes; 82% rated Good or better (2 Outstanding, 12 Good, 3 Requires Improvement).

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Munhaven Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Outstanding
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jun 2019

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Registered Manager
Alison Roberts
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Wheelchair access
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager
Alison Roberts

Munhaven: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

Fees are not published here. Ask the home for an assessed weekly quote, including care and extras.

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How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Munhaven, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Munhaven is a purpose-built residential care home in Mundesley, Norfolk, specializing in dementia care for up to 20 residents. Managed by Norse Care (Services) Limited, it offers a comfortable environment with single rooms, secure gardens, and a variety of activities including crafts, music, and reminiscence sessions.

Dementia Friendly

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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Munhaven Close, Mundesley, Norwich, NR11 8AR

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
7 stops

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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Dietary Options

Diabetic
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

6 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
Pet Therapy
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Rooms

Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Hairdresser

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Next Steps

Is Munhaven a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Munhaven

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Have there been any recent changes in staff retention or care team structure?

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Are there plans for facility upgrades in the coming year?

  4. Ask to see a range of bedrooms, including those recently updated and those not.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Munhaven

What does the inspection rating for Munhaven show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Munhaven a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: At the latest filed period, current liabilities exceeded current assets by £349,989. The current ratio was 0.91. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

Are Munhaven's care home fees published?

Ask Munhaven for a written weekly quote covering the care required, what is included and any extras. Compare the quote with local care home fees in Norwich.

Does Munhaven accept NHS or local authority funding?

Munhaven accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Munhaven a nursing home or a residential care home?

Munhaven is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Munhaven provide dementia care?

Munhaven specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Munhaven have?

Munhaven has 20 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Munhaven?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5.

Are Munhaven's reviews enough to make a decision?

Munhaven's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Munhaven safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Munhaven is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Munhaven?

Munhaven is operated by NORSE CARE (SERVICES) LIMITED (Company registration number: 07445495). Ownership type: independent.

Has Munhaven had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Munhaven in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Munhaven's provider?

Munhaven's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Munhaven?

Ask Munhaven how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Munhaven?

Before choosing Munhaven, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Norwich to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Munhaven's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Munhaven's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Munhaven's food hygiene rating?

Munhaven currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 21 November 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Munhaven?

When visiting Munhaven, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Munhaven?

Our visit checklist for Munhaven starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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