Homestead House
Residential care home · Norwich
281 St Faiths Road, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7BQ
Run by Homestead House Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2019
- 6.2Our score
- Beds21
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01603 486098
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 September 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Homestead House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-113591055
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Homestead House
Homestead House provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in Old Catton, Norwich. Its care plans are tailored to each resident, with the service focused on dignity, privacy, choice and independence. The home also supports people whose primary carer needs a break through short-term respite stays.
Dementia care is a particular focus, with staff describing expertise in the condition and support designed around familiar routines and individual needs. Residents can join activities or receive one-to-one stimulation, while rooms can include familiar personal items where safely appropriate. The home presents itself as a home-from-home setting for both long and short stays, with care delivered in line with individual plans.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Norwich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clements Nursing HomeNorwich | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Talbot Care Services LtdNorwich | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Gryphon PlaceNorwich | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Redlands HouseNorwich | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The WarrenNorwich | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist dementia care focus
- One-to-one activities available
- Long and short stays supported
Suits: Older people and people living with dementia
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
281 St Faiths Road, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7BQ
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Homestead House provide?
They provide residential care, specialist dementia care and respite care for older people in Norwich.
Are care plans tailored to each resident at Homestead House?
Yes. Residential care plans are arranged around each person’s medical priorities and individual needs.
Can Homestead House provide care in an emergency?
Yes. They provide care whether the package is planned or needed as an emergency, with the person’s safety and needs taking priority.
How much does Homestead House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Homestead House 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.