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Engelhard Lodge Care Home
Residential care home in Norwich, Norfolk
Engelhard Lodge Care Home
Residential care home in Norwich, Norfolk
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- 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).
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About
Engelhard Lodge Care Home is a family-run home in Norwich, Norfolk, with 36 registered beds. It provides residential, dementia and respite care, and supports older people, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health needs and people with sensory impairment. The home's own account describes it as a place where residents can live with dignity and a good degree of independence, and it presents its work in respite, dementia and end-of-life care as drawing on experienced staff and specialist knowledge.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2023 report. Its key questions were rated Good for safe, caring, responsive and well-led, and Requires Improvement for effective.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 July 2023 · Last inspected 25 April 2023
Inspectors found that people received care tailored to their routines and wishes, with staff who knew them well and protected their privacy and dignity. The home was described as clean, and people and their families took part in planning care. Some capacity and liberty decisions were not recorded or submitted as required, and a few people felt meal times could be spread out more.
- Risks to individuals were identified, and plans were in place to reduce them.
- Staff are trained in safeguarding and understand how to protect people from harm.
- Medicines are handled safely, and staff have completed relevant training.
- Links with the local community and a range of activities help people stay connected.
- Mental capacity assessments and best-interest decisions were not documented, and some people who needed formal authorisation to be restricted had no application submitted.
- Some people felt meal times could be spread out more, although they were happy with the food.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
794 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees 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
| Year | Council 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
Engelhard Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 11.1 miles away. The local GP practice is REEPHAM & AYLSHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Norwich
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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