Ellacombe
Residential care home · Norwich
Ella Road, Norwich, NR1 4BP
Run by Norse Care (Services) Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2023
- 5.6Our score
- Beds45
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01603 519730
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 October 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ellacombe
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-285856030
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ellacombe
Ellacombe provides residential, dementia and short-term care for older people in Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich. It supports both private and state-funded residents, with care available for people who need a permanent home or a shorter stay while recovering, taking a break from caring or considering longer-term arrangements.
Residents have their own rooms, with many offering en-suite facilities, alongside communal living and dining rooms, gardens and a programme of activities. Dementia support is designed around calm, consistent routines and each person’s needs. Families can visit before arranging a stay, and short-term respite care is available subject to individual needs and availability.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Norwich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HillcrestNorwich | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Harvey LaneNorwich | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Corton HouseNorwich | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Thomas Tawell HouseNorwich | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highwater HouseNorwich | 1.1 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by Norse Care (Services) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Herbert HouseNorwich | Good | 8.0 | |
| MountfieldNorwich | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Mayflower CourtNorwich | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Beauchamp HouseNorwich | Good | 8.0 | |
| Harker HouseNorwich | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rose MeadowNorwich | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sydney HouseNorwich | Good | 8.0 | |
| St EdmundsAttleborough | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Nicholas HouseDereham | Good | 7.4 | |
| Lydia Eva CourtGreat Yarmouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| MunhavenNorwich | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Cranmer HouseFakenham | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Short-term respite stays
- Dementia-focused support
- Private and state-funded places
Ask about
- Respite stays depend on current availability and individual care needs
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ella Road, Norwich, NR1 4BP
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Ellacombe provide?
They provide residential care, dementia care, respite stays and end-of-life care, with support shaped around each person's needs, routines and preferences.
Can Ellacombe arrange a short respite stay?
Yes. They offer respite care for short stays, including recovery, a break for carers or an opportunity to experience life at Ellacombe.
Does Ellacombe accept state-funded and self-funded residents?
Yes. They welcome both state-funded and self-funded residents and can explain the funding options and next steps.
What activities do residents have at Ellacombe?
The varied programme includes music, dancing, group sessions and one-to-one support. Activities are based on each person's interests and abilities and are offered flexibly.
How much does Ellacombe cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ellacombe for its weekly fee. As a guide, Norfolk council paid on average £1,129 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.