Maria Mallaband Care Group
Mary Chapman Court
Nursing home in Norwich, Norfolk
Operated by Maria Mallaband Care Group
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).
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About
Mary Chapman Court is a purpose-built care home in Norwich, Norfolk, run by Maria Mallaband Care Group. It has 34 registered beds and provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. The home aims to create a comfortable, familiar atmosphere, with its facilities and services designed around an individual, person-centred approach to care and wellbeing.
Residents are supported to make their own choices and to stay as independent as they wish, and staff tailor care to each person's needs and preferences. The home does not define residents by age, and says it values the experience, knowledge and memories they bring.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall. Its Caring domain is graded Outstanding, and its Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led domains are each graded Good. The report was published in 2023.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 November 2023 · Last inspected 26 October 2023
Inspectors found that people living in this home for older people, some of whom have dementia, felt safe, and that risks to them were assessed and managed. Staff were described as welcoming and caring, and people were supported to make their own choices, with as few restrictions as possible. Staff gave mixed views on staffing levels, and records of why as-required medicines were given were not always consistent, although the registered manager acted on this during the inspection.
- Staff had training in the safe handling and management of medicines, and a structured induction and further training for their roles.
- Risks to people's safety were assessed, with measures in place to reduce the chance of harm.
- Relatives described the registered manager and staff as passionate, welcoming and caring, and said they put people's needs first.
- Staff were recruited safely, and systems were in place to monitor the quality of care and to act on shortfalls.
- Records of the reason for as-required medicines were not consistently kept, although the registered manager took action during the inspection.
- Staff gave mixed feedback about staffing levels, although the registered manager described processes for regularly reviewing them.
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
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
794 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 |
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Local health safety net
Mary Chapman Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 5.9 miles away. The local GP practice is EAST NORWICH MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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