Tamar House
Care home in Cromer, 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.
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About
Tamar House is a care home in Cromer, Norfolk, registered to provide dementia care. It has 21 beds and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The rating was published in 2023.
The home supports people living with dementia in a residential setting in the Norfolk countryside.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 3 August 2023 · Last inspected 19 July 2023
Inspectors found that people had care plans and risk assessments, which were being reviewed so they matched current needs. Staff knew people well and understood how to reduce risks, and people and their relatives said the care made them feel secure. The registered manager was described as approachable, though the provider had struggled with staffing and relied on agency workers.
- Care plans and risk assessments were available and were being updated to reflect people's current needs.
- Staff knew people well and understood the measures used to lower the risk of harm and injury.
- Staff received training for their roles, and a recruitment drive was successful, with safe recruitment systems in place.
- The registered manager toured the building daily, checked staff skills regularly, and acted on shortfalls found in audits.
- The provider had faced challenges with staffing and used agency staff to address them.
- Some information in people's care records was still being reviewed and updated.
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
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
43 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia 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
Tamar House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 21.8 miles away. The local GP practice is CROMER GROUP PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cromer
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Lighthouse Charity Trust
The activities for children includes a Parent/Carer Toddlers Group, an after school club for Primary age children, a Youth Club and Football club comprising of 5 teams. We have an all age Table…
Age Concern North Norfolk
DAY SERVICES HUBOffering a range of help, high quality care, meals prepared daily, bathing facilities, daily activities. Also lunch only option (plus home delivery).DROP-IN/BEFRIENDING…
North Norfolk Community Transport
Provision of transport within a defined area of North Norfolk (including some parishes in Broadland District) for people with a wide range of needs or reasons why they cannot make use of the…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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