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68 homes within 10 miles

There are 68 care homes within 10 miles of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, nearest first. 40 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 15 offer nursing care and 23 dementia care. The closest, Oakwood House Care Home, is 0.6 miles away; 7 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Care homes near Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (68)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

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About Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY
Phone
01603 286286 Source
Urgent care
Accident and emergency (A&E) open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SourceIf you think you need urgent care, call NHS 111 first. It will direct you to the best place for your care. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

How Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is doing

A&E figures are for the whole NHS trust, not only this site.

CQC rating
Requires improvement
Overall rating for this site, report published August 2024. CQC
Main A&E: seen within 4 hours
68.0%
September 2026, 13,687 attendances across the trust. England: 60.6%. NHS England

Services for older people at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  • Acute frailty hubRapid, early care to help older patients return home safely. Source
  • Older People's Medicine wardsOlder People's Medicine department, with wards including Brundall, Dunston, Earsham, Elsing and Loddon. Source
  • Acute medical unitLevel 2, East BlockRapid assessment and early treatment for patients admitted by A&E or GPs, in two sections, AMU L and AMU M. Source
  • Stroke unit (Heydon Ward)Level 2, East BlockNeurology and hyperacute stroke unit (HASU) on Heydon Ward. Source
  • Dementia Support teamPersonalised care and support for patients living with dementia and their carers, including a dementia palliative care nurse. Source
  • Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)Support for patients, relatives and carers, reached via the main number 01603 286286. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsPark and ride from Sprowston, services 11 and 12. Source
  • ParkingPatient and visitor car parks are limited and often full by mid-morning. A multi-storey car park opposite the hospital is an alternative. Source
  • VisitingOn Heydon Ward, visiting is limited to two people per patient at any one time. Source
  • NHS patient transportNHS non-emergency patient transport for Norfolk is booked with HTG-UK on 0345 241 3012. Source

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Questions about care homes near Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

How many care homes are near Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital?

There are 68 care homes within 10 miles of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital listed on AskBart, 36 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Oakwood House Care Home (0.6 miles), Cavell Court Care Home (0.6 miles), Hethersett Hall Care Home (2 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital?

Yes. 23 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Cavell Court Care Home, 0.6 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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