Maria Mallaband Care Group

The Hawthorns Care Home

Nursing home in Norwich, Norfolk

Operated by Maria Mallaband Care Group

CQC Good23 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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).
Address270 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2AJ
Beds23

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About

The Hawthorns Care Home is a 23-bed home in Norwich, Norfolk, run by Maria Mallaband Care Group. It provides nursing, residential, respite and dementia care. The home occupies a large Victorian building that has been specially converted for care, in a leafy suburb of the city.

The operator aims for a home-from-home atmosphere, with a range of facilities and a person-centred approach to care and wellbeing. Residents are encouraged to make their own choices and keep their independence, and staff tailor support to each person's needs and preferences. Short breaks are also available. In a report published in 2019, the Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall and Good across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Specialist care

Dementia

Facilities

Activities programme
Activity Room
Café
En-suite rooms
Garden
Hair salon
Laundry service
Lift
Visitor parking

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
A&E: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital2.1 miles
Pub or bar300 m
  • 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

794 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime30%
Shoplifting20%
Anti-social behaviour17%
Criminal damage & arson8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Norfolk pays care homes.
YearCouncil 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

The Hawthorns Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital · 2.1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP · 0.8 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Norwich

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Norwich Men's Shed

Norwich Mens Shed supports the wellbeing of men in the local community. We provide a dedicated workshop space for men to socialise and take part in practical, creative and recreational activities,…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1171796)
Charity

Vision Norfolk

At Vision Norfolk we recognise that the experience of losing sight or developing vision impairment is extremely distressing and can be isolating and costly for those affected. Through our team of…

0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1206599)
Charity

Community Action Norwich

Children's weekly evening club, weekly youth clubs, day centre with lunch club and a weekly cafe and warm space for the community with free food and Wi-Fi along with a foodbank distribution centre…

1.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079028)
Charity

Age Concern Norfolk

Our mission is to support older people in Norfolk to enjoy the opportunities and meet the challenges of later life.Our vision is to ensure that older people live well in Norfolk

1.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1077097)
Charity

Mangreen Trust

Mangreen Trust provides space, facilities for recreation, spiritual activities, swimming, training, wellness, meetings & educational activities. Monthly spiritual gatherings welcome any faith or…

3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (297985)
Charity

Swardeston Day Centre

Provision of day care facilities for 25 elderly clients per week. This includes a hot lunch, recreational activities arranged. Approx 15 volunteers help 3 part time staff in running the centre.…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1065872)

Part of Maria Mallaband Care Group

The Hawthorns Care Home is one of 63 homes run by Maria Mallaband Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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