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Hillcrest

106 Thorpe Road, Thorpe, Norwich, NR1 1RT

Residential care home · 52 beds · 365 Care Homes

Street view · 2012
Street view · 2012 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,000
CQC rating
Good
December 2021
Beds
52
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Norfolk
£1,000a week

About £52,000 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week

PrimeCarersA 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 Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a residential care home in Norwich, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 52 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by 365 Care Homes, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2024.

At its latest inspection, published December 2021, the CQC rated Hillcrest 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.

Hillcrest has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Norfolk with a fee on record typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,554 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 319 registered care homes in Norfolk. The nearest to Hillcrest include Ellacombe, Harvey Lane and Corton House, 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
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults

Registration

Registered with CQC
November 2024
Latest CQC rating
Good (December 2021)
Council area
Norfolk
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Requires improvement
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.

The rating history and published reports for Hillcrest, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Hillcrest has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Norfolk typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,554 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Hillcrest

How much does Hillcrest cost?

Hillcrest has not published its fees. Care homes in Norfolk typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,554 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Hillcrest?

The Care Quality Commission rated Hillcrest Good in December 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Hillcrest provide nursing care?

No. Hillcrest is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Hillcrest offer dementia care?

Yes. Hillcrest is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Hillcrest have?

Hillcrest is registered for up to 52 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.

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.

Ellacombe, Norwich

Ellacombe

Norwich, NR1 · 0.3 km · 45 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaNorse Care (Services)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Norwich

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

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
Harvey Lane, Norwich

Harvey Lane

Norwich, NR7 · 0.8 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Corton House, Norwich

Corton House

Norwich, NR1 · 1.2 km · 44 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,000 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 6 care homes run by 365 Care Homes