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Munhaven

Rated: OutstandingResidential Home · 20 beds
4.9Family-reviewed · Multiple sources

Verified with regulatory, financial, and public review data · April 2026

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by Norse Care (Services) LimitedPart of BRAND Norse Care (Services) Limited
Registered Apr 2011
Beds20
TypeResidential Home
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Local AuthorityNorfolk
Purpose BuiltYes
Ensuite0%
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, independent reviews, and food hygiene dataUpdated Aug 2019
No broker feesNo pressure callsFamily-first guidance

At a Glance

The key facts for shortlisting Munhaven.

Quality

Rated Outstanding · no recent inspection on record

Costs

See Costs & Funding section below

Availability

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Location

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Financial Stability

Low financial risk — stable company records

About Munhaven

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.

Description source: Official registration profile

Dementia Friendly

Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Officially Registered Services

Registered with the regulator for

Accommodation with nursing

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults 65+
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Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Wheelchair access

Important questions before deciding

  • How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
  • How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  • How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Manager
Alison Roberts

Medication Support

Medication data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Activities & Social Life

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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

Dining & Nutrition

Dining service details available soon

Key nutrition points first

Dietary Options

Diabetic
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2025)
Hygiene:5/5
Structural:5/5
Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Rooms

Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Hairdresser

Safety & Quality

How safe and well-led is this home right now?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

↑ Improving trend
Outstanding for 6 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Outstanding
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding

This rating is based on an inspection over two years ago. The Care Home Check report tracks whether conditions have changed since then.

Last Inspection
No recent inspection on record
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Registered Manager
Alison Roberts

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This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check checks the wider pattern, the age of the evidence, and the questions worth taking into your visit.

Financial Health

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed Mar 2025

Financial Stability

Low Risk
Stability Score0/100
Last filed: Mar 2025

Corporate Details

NORSE CARE (SERVICES) LIMITED · ltd
Company #07445495
Status: ActiveIncorporated: 2010

Director Stability

3 active directorsAvg tenure: 4 years
Excellent

Ownership

Independent

Costs & Funding

Can this option work for your budget now and long-term?

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly. Applies if savings and property exceed £23,250.

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.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide checks whether you qualify — covering NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

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Family Feedback

What do families consistently say?

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

What Families Say

We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.

Based on 8 family reviews.

4.9
Based on 8 family reviews
POSITIVE
Coverage: High

What Families Say

Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 5 reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

How Families Rate This Home

Based on 836 detailed ratings across 11 aspects

Rooms
4.61
Facilities
4.74
Activities
4.77
Cleanliness
4.84
Value for Money
4.86
Safety
4.87
Food & Drink
4.93
Staff
4.97

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Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

  • warm, consistent staff approach (Medium impact · 36 mentions)
  • clear, proactive communication (Medium impact · 22 mentions)
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  • personalised, dignified daily care (Medium impact · 28 mentions)
  • welcoming, homely atmosphere (Medium impact · 25 mentions)

Questions to ask on your visit

  • Ask to see a range of bedrooms, including those recently updated and those not.
  • Request details on planned refurbishments or updates to facilities.
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  • Observe staff interactions with residents at different times of day.

Signals to review before deciding

Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:

  • dated facilities in some areas (1 mention)
    Lower priority
  • occasional lower room satisfaction (4 mentions)
    Lower priority

Trends over time

Directional changes detected in family feedback over the past 12–24 months:

staff consistency and care quality
Stable

High praise for staff continuity and care quality has remained steady over the last 18 months.

Confidence: High

Ask on visit: Have there been any recent changes in staff retention or care team structure?

What Families Are Saying

The staff are amazing and offer a warm, caring and active environment. Whenever we go, always unannounced, the atmosphere and care is always the same.

— Family member

All occupants shown patience, kindness, and above all, dignity. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend 100% - visiting is always encouraged, whatever the time.

— Family member

Rating Trends Over Time

This home has 10 years of review data. See which aspects are improving, which need attention, and how recent ratings compare.

See full trends — £49

Who this home may suit

  • Families seeking a small, homely environment with strong staff continuity.
  • Those needing memory support or dementia care with a personal touch.
  • Relatives who value open visiting and family involvement.

Decision gaps before shortlisting

  • Details on future facility upgrades

    Some mention areas needing updating; families may want assurance on ongoing investment.

    Request a refurbishment plan or timeline from management.

  • Specifics on staff turnover rates

    Consistency is praised but not quantified; high turnover could affect care quality.

    Ask for recent staff retention figures and how continuity is maintained.

  • Handling of medical emergencies

    One review mentions a long ambulance wait; families may want clarity on protocols.

    Discuss emergency response procedures and average response times.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

staff go above and beyond · 19 mentions
genuine kindness and patience · 21 mentions
prompt, open communication · 15 mentions
clean, comfortable environment · 14 mentions
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personalised activities and meals · 13 mentions

Signals to check on visit

Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:

dated facilities in some areas · 1 mention
occasional lower room satisfaction · 4 mentions

In families' own words

The staff are amazing and offer a warm, caring and active environment. Whenever we go, always unannounced, the atmosphere and care is always the same.

Family review

All occupants shown patience, kindness, and above all, dignity. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend 100% - visiting is always encouraged, whatever the time.

Family review

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.

Ready to verify what family feedback may be pointing to?

Care Home Check combines review patterns with finance, staffing and inspection context, then turns them into better visit questions before you decide.

Independent checks before you decide

Location & Practical

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

Assess travel convenience, nearby services, and neighbourhood context for family peace of mind.

Practical Information

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Location & Neighbourhood

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Munhaven Close, Mundesley, Norwich, NR11 8AR

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
7 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
30/100

Transport access

5/10

Local amenities

0/10

Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

Common Questions About Munhaven

Visit Checklist

Use this short checklist during your visit to Munhaven and compare answers across homes.

  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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Care Home Check

What this page cannot tell you

You have seen the public picture. The Care Home Check report checks the things families usually only discover after moving in — finances, staffing reality, and what to ask on your visit.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report checks whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern.

Public signals already visible on this page

Inspection

Is this home financially sound?

We check the company accounts, ownership changes, and director history — the things that show whether a home is stable for years to come.

Know before you commit, not after.

What do staff actually experience?

Employee reviews from recruitment platforms reveal whether staff feel supported and well-managed — which directly shapes the care your relative receives.

The inside view families rarely see.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Turn a guided tour into a proper conversation.

Independent checks before you decide

Data compiled by RightCareHome's Intelligence Engine
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, family reviews, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Data verified April 2026 — always confirm details directly with the care home.

Editorially reviewed by the RightCareHome research team. Our editorial standards