Bishop Herbert House
Norwich, NR2 · 0.3 km · 14 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Heathcote
19-23 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PA
Residential care home · 29 beds · Black Swan International
- Weekly fee
- from £1,000
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2018
- Beds
- 29
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Heathcote's stated fee
£1,000a week
About £52,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Norfolk, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £645 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Norwich
13 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Norfolk
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Heathcote
Heathcote is a residential care home in Norwich, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 29 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Black Swan International, which operates 23 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published December 2018, the CQC rated Heathcote Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Heathcote charges from £1,000 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £52,000 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Norfolk.
There are 319 registered care homes in Norfolk. The nearest to Heathcote include Bishop Herbert House, St John's House and Whitehall Lodge Residential Home, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Black Swan International Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2018)
- Council area
- Norfolk
- Town
- Norwich
The CQC inspection, explained
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Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,000 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Private fees in our elderly care homes usually start from around £1,000 per week in a single en-suite bedroom.” View on Heathcote’s website | From the home's website “Private fees in our elderly care homes usually start from around £1,000 per week in a single en-suite bedroom.” View on Heathcote’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Norfolk, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Heathcote
How much does Heathcote cost?
Heathcote charges from £1,000 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Heathcote?
The Care Quality Commission rated Heathcote Good in December 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Heathcote provide nursing care?
No. Heathcote is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Heathcote offer dementia care?
Heathcote is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Norfolk listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Heathcote have?
Heathcote is registered for up to 29 residents.
Care at home
13 live-in carers within about an hour of Norfolk
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £990 to £1,120 a week. 9 can care for a couple. 14 years' experience on average.
Szvetlana M.
2 reviews
From £1,113 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Norfolk. Can care for a couple
Ruby N.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 15 minutes from Norfolk. Can care for a couple
Ibolya Z.
From £945 a week, 17 years caring
Based about 7 minutes from Norfolk
Rafail N.
From £1,120 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Norfolk. Can care for a couple
See live-in carers near NorfolkProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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13 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Norfolk
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
St John's House
Norwich, NR2 · 0.5 km · 60 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Whitehall Lodge Residential Home
Norwich, NR2 · 0.6 km · 29 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week