Manor House
Care home in Norwich, Norfolk
Operated by Cygnet Care
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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
Manor House is a residential and respite care home in Blofield, a village about seven miles from Norwich. It stands in extensive gardens with views over surrounding farmland, and village shops are close by. The home has 47 registered beds. It occupies a Georgian farmhouse, updated with modern furnishings while keeping much of its original character, and a purpose-built ground-floor extension arranged in a horseshoe shape. Bedrooms overlook gardens, and the building has large windows, kitchenettes and a quiet room. Meals are cooked on site with local produce, and activities include gardening, baking and reminiscence sessions. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, and also rated it Good for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 25 March 2020 · Last inspected 25 February 2020
Inspectors found that people using Manor House felt safe, and that there were enough trained staff to meet their needs, with risks assessed and medicines given as prescribed. Staff were described as kind and as knowing people well, including their histories and when they were unwell, and the home was praised for its personalised care, activities programme and support at the end of life. Managers were described as open and supportive, with robust quality monitoring in place.
- Staff were described as kind, helpful and knowledgeable about the people they support, including their histories and wellbeing
- Care was personalised, with communication plans where people have difficulty communicating
- Mealtimes were positive and the home had a full activities programme aimed at reducing isolation
- Managers were described as accessible and supportive, with systems in place to monitor quality and act on feedback
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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 | — |
- 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
Manor House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 9.3 miles away. The local GP practice is BLOFIELD SURGERY, 0.6 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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Community Action Norwich
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Age Concern Norfolk
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Mangreen Trust
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Swardeston Day Centre
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Part of Cygnet Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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