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St John's House

Rated: OutstandingResidential Home · 60 beds
4.1Family-reviewed · Multiple sources
From £6,066/month

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

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by St John's House Care LimitedPart of -
Est. 2016Registered Nov 2016
Beds60
TypeResidential Home
Weekly Fee£1,395 - £1,650
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Local AuthorityNorfolk
Purpose BuiltYes
Ensuite100%
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, independent reviews, and food hygiene dataUpdated May 2023
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At a Glance

The key facts for shortlisting St John's House.

Quality

Rated Outstanding · last inspected over two years ago

Costs

£6,066 - £7,175 / month (estimate)

Availability

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Location

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Financial Stability

Medium financial risk — worth checking further

About St John's House

St John's House is a top-rated care home in Norwich offering residential and specialist dementia care in a luxury, purpose-built environment. Features include a coffee shop, beauty salon, and landscaped gardens.

Description source: Official registration profile

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
Physical Disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Adults 65+
Adults 18-65
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Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Diabetes
Palliative Care

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

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
  • Secure garden/area
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

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 Nurse on Duty 24/7
Registered Manager
Emma Julie Bayne

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.

7 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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Yoga & Relaxation
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One-to-one activity sessions
Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Diabetic
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2025)
Hygiene:5/5
Structural:5/5
Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Shop
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

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 · Last inspected over two years ago

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

↑ Improving trend
Outstanding for 2 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
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
Last inspected over two years ago
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Inspection overdue · Expected November 2025, now 33 months past due.What does an overdue inspection mean? →
Registered Manager
Emma Julie Bayne

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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

Medium Risk
Stability Score40/100
Last filed: Mar 2025

Corporate Details

ST JOHN'S HOUSE CARE LIMITED · ltd
Company #08744532
Status: ActiveIncorporated: 2013

Director Stability

2 active directorsAvg tenure: 12 years
Excellent

Secured Debt

2 outstanding / 0 satisfied

Ownership

Private Equity Owned

Red Flags (1)

Costs & Funding

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

See weekly and monthly estimates first, then check which funding routes are realistic.

Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

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

Typical weekly care cost

£1,395 - £1,650 per week

≈ £6,066 - £7,175 per month

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if eligible for council or NHS-funded care.

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Dementia Care
£1,600 – £1,650
per week

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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What's Included

Self-funded residential and dementia care fees start from £1,600. Lottie indicates a starting price of £1,395. Respite care is available at residential rates.

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 19 family reviews.

4.1
Based on 19 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 4 reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

How Families Rate This Home

Based on 1,444 detailed ratings across 11 aspects

Value for Money
4.69
Activities
4.72
Food & Drink
4.77
Management
4.82
Safety
4.86
Rooms
4.86
Cleanliness
4.87
Care & Support
4.88

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Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

  • warm, consistent staff interactions (Medium impact · 31 mentions)
  • dignity and respect for residents (Medium impact · 18 mentions)
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  • responsive communication with families (Medium impact · 15 mentions)
  • safe, welcoming environment (Medium impact · 14 mentions)

Questions to ask on your visit

  • Ask about staff handover and continuity for respite stays.
  • Request examples of how personal care needs are monitored and addressed.
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  • Check how management handles feedback and complaints.

Signals to review before deciding

Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:

  • respite care inconsistency (2 mentions)
    High priority
  • occasional lapses in personal care (1 mention)
    Medium priority
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  • early evening meal timing (2 mentions)
    Lower priority

What Families Are Saying

We feel extremely let down and misled by our recent experience with St John's House. Although the facilities appear excellent – and it's likely a very good home for long-term residents – our experience arranging respite

— Family member

Mum was admitted for a 16 day respite stay... On departure, I was given clothes heavily contaminated with urine... Mum had obviously been left unchanged for several hours.

— Family member

Rating Trends Over Time

This home has 9 years of review data. See which aspects are improving, which need attention, and how recent ratings compare.

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Who this home may suit

  • Families seeking a warm, hotel-like setting
  • Those needing dementia or end-of-life support
  • Residents valuing dignity and personal attention

Decision gaps before shortlisting

  • How are respite care routines managed compared to long-term residents?

    Some families report inconsistent experience for short stays.

    Request a detailed explanation of respite protocols and staff allocation.

  • What is the process for addressing personal care lapses?

    A rare but serious concern was raised about hygiene and changing.

    Ask for recent examples of how such issues are investigated and resolved.

  • Meal timing and flexibility for late-night needs

    Some residents find the early supper challenging.

    Discuss options for snacks or later meals.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

friendly, caring staff · 31 mentions
hotel like facilities · 9 mentions
varied activities programme · 8 mentions
management visible and supportive · 7 mentions
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dignity and respect shown · 18 mentions

Signals to check on visit

Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:

respite care inconsistency · 2 mentions
occasional lapses in personal care · 1 mention
early evening meal timing · 2 mentions

In families' own words

We feel extremely let down and misled by our recent experience with St John's House. Although the facilities appear excellent – and it's likely a very good home for long-term residents – our experience arranging respite

Family review

Mum was admitted for a 16 day respite stay... On departure, I was given clothes heavily contaminated with urine... Mum had obviously been left unchanged for several hours.

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 seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Location & Neighbourhood

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Heigham Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR2 3AT

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
54/100

Nearest green space

163m away

Transport access

5/10

Local amenities

6/10

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 St John's House

Visit Checklist

Use this short checklist during your visit to St John's House 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

Financial
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