Norse Care (Services) Limited

Bishop Herbert House

Care home in Norwich, Norfolk

Operated by Norse Care (Services)

CQC Good14 bedsRespite
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address34 Globe Place, Norwich, NR2 2SG
Beds14

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About

Bishop Herbert House, run by Norse Care (Services) Limited, is a respite service in Norwich, Norfolk, offering support to adults under 65 with a physical disability. The home has 14 registered beds and sits in the centre of the community, close to local shops, amenities, parks and the Theatre Royal. Each resident has a furnished room with its own ensuite facilities, and there are two communal lounges, good-sized dining rooms and courtyard areas that all residents can reach.

The Care Quality Commission rates Bishop Herbert House Good overall, with Good grades across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The report was published in 2018.

Care provided

Respite

Specialist care

Physical disabilities
Younger adults (under 65)

Facilities

Communal Lounge
Dining Area
En-suite rooms
Multiple lounges
Wheelchair Access

Food hygiene rating

Good

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital2.7 miles
Pub or bar100 m
  • Set back from main road noise

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

794 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime30%
Shoplifting20%
Anti-social behaviour17%
Criminal damage & arson8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Norfolk council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Norfolk pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£980
2025£1,015

What Norfolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Bishop Herbert House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital · 2.7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Norwich

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Norwich Men's Shed

Norwich Mens Shed supports the wellbeing of men in the local community. We provide a dedicated workshop space for men to socialise and take part in practical, creative and recreational activities,…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1171796)
Charity

Vision Norfolk

At Vision Norfolk we recognise that the experience of losing sight or developing vision impairment is extremely distressing and can be isolating and costly for those affected. Through our team of…

0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1206599)
Charity

Community Action Norwich

Children's weekly evening club, weekly youth clubs, day centre with lunch club and a weekly cafe and warm space for the community with free food and Wi-Fi along with a foodbank distribution centre…

1.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079028)
Charity

Age Concern Norfolk

Our mission is to support older people in Norfolk to enjoy the opportunities and meet the challenges of later life.Our vision is to ensure that older people live well in Norfolk

1.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1077097)
Charity

Mangreen Trust

Mangreen Trust provides space, facilities for recreation, spiritual activities, swimming, training, wellness, meetings & educational activities. Monthly spiritual gatherings welcome any faith or…

3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (297985)
Charity

Swardeston Day Centre

Provision of day care facilities for 25 elderly clients per week. This includes a hot lunch, recreational activities arranged. Approx 15 volunteers help 3 part time staff in running the centre.…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1065872)

Part of Norse Care (Services)

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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