Thomas Tawell House
Residential care home · Norwich
106 Magpie Road, Norwich, NR3 1JH
Run by Black Swan International Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds37
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01603 767526
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 24 June 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Thomas Tawell House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-13975860644
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Thomas Tawell House
Thomas Tawell House provides residential support for younger adults and older people with sensory impairment, within Vision Norfolk’s wider services for people living with sight loss. Residents can access a setting connected to practical advice, emotional support, assistive technology and opportunities for social activity.
The organisation’s specialist teams help people adapt to sight loss while maintaining confidence, independence and meaningful daily routines. Support is available across Norfolk, with community hubs and services including supported living, activities, community outreach and equipment centres. The house carries the name of Vision Norfolk’s founder, whose work began in Norwich in 1805.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Norwich
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point HouseNorwich | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highwater HouseNorwich | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| MountfieldNorwich | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Shaftesbury John Grooms CourtNorwich | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Kemps PlaceNorwich | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
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| Kings Lynn Residential HomeKing's Lynn | Good | 8.0 | |
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| The Gables Care HomeChatteris | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Sight loss specialist support
- Assistive technology guidance
- Norfolk-wide community services
Suits: People with sight loss needing supported living
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
106 Magpie Road, Norwich, NR3 1JH
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Questions families ask
Do they support people with sight loss across Norfolk?
Yes. Vision Norfolk provides resources and support for individuals and families across Norfolk, helping people with vision impairment live independently and fulfil their goals.
What support does Vision Norfolk provide for sight loss?
They offer practical and emotional support, advice, assistive technology, equipment and one-to-one help to support people through their sight loss journey.
Does Vision Norfolk have community hubs?
Yes. It has three community hubs where people with sight loss can access practical help, emotional support and specialist resources.
How much does Thomas Tawell House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Thomas Tawell 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.