Healthcare Homes
Olive House
Care home in Norwich, Norfolk
Operated by Healthcare Homes
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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
Olive House is a residential and nursing care home operated by Healthcare Homes in Norwich, Norfolk. The home provides permanent and respite care for 45 residents and also offers homecare support enabling people to remain in their own homes.
The Care Quality Commission rated Olive House as Good overall in 2023, with Good ratings for Safety, Caring, Responsiveness and Leadership. The Effective key question was rated as Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 January 2023 · Last inspected 22 November 2022
Olive House is a purpose-built, single-storey residential home for older people, including some living with dementia, and it was rated good. Inspectors found the home clean, with good infection prevention, and said people felt happy and well cared for. Staff were described as sufficient, suitably recruited and familiar with the people they support, and medicines were handled safely.
- People were supported to make their own choices, with staff acting in the least restrictive way and in people's best interests
- Medicines were managed safely
- Staffing levels were sufficient and staff knew people well
- Effective systems were in place to monitor the service and drive improvements, and people were involved and listened to
- The building needs upgrading, although plans are in place to address this
- Care plans were not always consistent when reviewed, and the paper-based system needed several sections updated when needs changed, with electronic recording still being introduced
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.
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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
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 | — |
- 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
Olive House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 5.8 miles away. The local GP practice is LONG STRATTON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 3.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Norwich
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Age Concern Norfolk
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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