St Mary's Care Home

North Walsham Road, Crostwick, Norwich NR12 7BZ
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St Mary's Care Home, based in the village of Crostwick near Norwich, provides high quality care in a friendly, welcoming care home.

The care home has a variety of interesting activities for residents to participate in, as well as trips out and performances by visiting entertainers.

Healthy, tasty food is served to suit residents' dietary requirements.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 44 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1100

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St Mary's Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Sue Mcbroom (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (32)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (6)

St Mary's Care Home Reviews (56)

9.6

St Mary's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.621) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Mary's Care Home has 56 reviews.

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Review from Vincent R (Son of Resident) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Each and every one of the staff at St Mary's are fantastic and I can't praise them enough not just for the outstanding care they are providing to my mum, but also for the time they give me for questions and concerns I might have. The facilities are excellent, as well as the food, activities, overall
home, gardens, and surrounding area. The activities vary considerably and are never the same thing, always fun and entertaining. It's also great that the residents get to go out on a trip in a mini bus every now and then, to the Cathedral or the coast for example. St Mary's under the previous ownership was fine, but with Kingsley it has improved vastly and I have my peace of mind knowing my mum is in good hands and being taken care of. A huge thank you to all at St Mary's.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. I will pass this on to the staff team

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Review from M S (Friend of Resident) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been several times now to see our dear friend and have found all staff to be caring, friendly and helpful.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Put mum in for respite, initial tour was very informative. All the staff were very friendly, facilities are good, lots of activities, although mum is finding it difficult to settle in, the staff are still very patient. So far so good.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Everywhere is clean and staff are pleasant.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

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Review from Jeanette J (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A big thank you to all of the staff at St Mary's. You are fantastic!
Your friendly, supportive, caring and fun loving attitude makes visiting and being a resident at the home such a happy experience.
What a wonderful time was had by all with the Elvis impersonator. Staff, residents and family all
joining in. Water fights on hot weekends to soak staff. Visits out and invitations in for lunch on Father's day. My father has only been a resident at St Mary's for a few months and we are so relieved and grateful at how caring, friendly and enthusiastic the staff are and how clean and homely the building is and how beautiful and accessibly the gardens are.
Many thanks
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Review from Juliette M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are so friendly and smiling when we go in, and make us most welcome ,mum looks well cared for, there are lots of activities and stimulation for the residences and for the families to join in as well
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

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Review from D C (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff remain friendly and hospitable. I like the option to have something to eat alongside Mum. There's always a cup of coffee on offer. Sometimes there is an issue with Mum having stained clothes or needing a change, but this is addressed promptly when highlighted. Overall, Mum's condition is progressing
but she remains in reasonable fettle with a good appetite. Still think it's daft not to have wipeable chairs.
Reply from Iwona Szumilas, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has always been very well looked after and cared for. The staff are kind, empathetic and very caring and professional. Everyone here goes above and beyond to welcome you and it really does have a lovely atmosphere. The care my mother receives is excellent and I feel comfort knowing she is
in safe hands.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you very much for your feedback.I will share with the staff team

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Review from S N (Son of Resident) published on 9 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum and Dad came into St Mary's originally for respite care of 3 weeks. Because of family ill health, a further 3-week stay was arranged. With Mum and Dad's continuing needs, we are now looking at them staying full-time.
Mum and Dad both enjoy the way they are looked after and we as a family are very
happy for them.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Carole H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Council have been trying to move my mother to another residential home dye to the costs, all the staff have been very helpful and concerned for my mum's well being and offered help and advice for me in an attempt to prevent the move. Thankfully there is a positive outcome after 7 months of worry
for me and Mum is staying at St Mary's Care Home. Our family is very grateful for all the concern shown by staff and for the managers help and negotiations.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. We really appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Yvette F (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was given a room after hospital discharge on Christmas eve. Having met the manager and deputy prior to this we received outstanding support and help. Mum has been given the care, support and medical help she needs without questions. I cannot praise the staff highly enough for their continued not
only through the Christmas period but also for their valued support, informed and knowing of mum's care. We cannot consider anywhere else to take mum other than here. They are outstanding.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. I will pass your feed back to the staff.

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Review from E F (Niece of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the initial call to St Mary's Care Home I cannot fault anyone or anything. The care required for my uncle was immediate and St Mary's did everything to accept him swiftly and over the busy Christmas period as well.
The staff, rooms, food and hospitality are all amazing. As a family we can't rate
St Mary's highly enough. Knowing my uncle is safe and cared for is such a relief and knowing we can visit anything is also very reassuring. They offer a very personal service and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from J F (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in St Mary's for an initial four-week temporary stay after having been in hospital, after a haemorrhagic stroke for ten weeks. She already had Alzheimer's and the stroke has advanced this condition. Myself and my sister's have been impressed with the care Mum has received from all the
staff at St Mary's from the Manager and admin staff, care workers to the domestic staff. They have all been really nice. Several of the staff have remembered mine and my sister's names too, which is really nice when we visit. There is a really nice, calm atmosphere. Bright, airy, and clean. Nice dining area for residents to have their meals. Overall would recommend to others looking for a nice place for an elderly relative to live if they need to be in a safe place with 24-hour care.
Reply from Ryan Kennedy, Hospitality Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, I will pass it on to the team. We're glad things have gone well for your mum and the family since moving to St Marys.

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Review from T G (Relative of Resident) published on 25 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice home & very welcoming. Carers are very attentive & the makeover looks great. Everyone has been so good to us since Mum moved in but special mention to the Hospitality manager, he has made us feel very welcome and one Nurse in particular has been so sweet and caring.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review. I will pass on your comments to the team.

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Review from Brian R (Husband of Resident) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I wrote a review on the 5th of August as I was unhappy with the changes that had occurred but things have improved tremendously.
The atmosphere has improved and the staff are so friendly going from the manager to carers, laundry, cleaners, cooks, and maintenance staff.
I was ready to call out the
home when things were unhappy but am pleased that things have improved, well done Kingsley.
I would recommend St Mary's Care Home to anyone.
Reply from Ryan Kennedy, Hospitality Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you for the review - we're all very happy your experience at St Marys has improved!

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Review from Ron S (Respite Resident) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My third visit to St Mary's has been a very happy and fulfilled, Staff was all very friendly and prepared to do more than necessary. I can not fault the system in any way.
The talk that we did on Wednesday about the owls and seeing the beautiful barn owl was very enjoyable.
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you very much for your review. We enjoyed having you here.

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Review from Tara B (Friend of Resident) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On visiting the care home with my mum to see her friend we had a warm welcome and were offered tea and coffee. The home felt relaxed and there seemed to be plenty of activities ongoing with people taking part. We were offered lunch that looked delicious but sadly never had the time to stay
Reply from Sue Mcbroom, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

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Review from H S (Relative of Resident) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
With regret to write this review. Please can I also make it very clear this review is being made due to the new care home owners Kingsley Care.
St Mary's Care Home was once one of the best, kindest, caring, and excellent care homes, and my relative was more than happy. The new owners arrived and all
I can say is the once happy environment is now one of unhappy residents, staff leaving and the home is not kept clean. I arrived to my relative being in dirty clothes, their room had not been cleaned to its usual standard and they were sad due to being told to eat in their room. Absolutely disgusted. Kingsley Care in my opinion is more about posh soft furniture that is not practical for most residents, they had no respect for the original staff who worked so hard and the residents felt safe with.
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Review from Angela K (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad was at St. Mary's Care Home for a short period at the beginning of 2024. We were visited at home before Dad's admission and from the outset, his needs were met. Dad was treated with kindness and dignity by a dedicated team of kind caring professionals.
The Home is all on one level and Dad
had his own room and ensuite bathroom with loo and washbasin. There were adequate assisted bathrooms for residents to have regular baths/showers. The level of cleanliness was very good the first thing Dad said on arrival was how clean and warm it was. There was evidence of ongoing maintenance and redecoration.
Dad was 89 years old, and very frail on admission to St. Mary's. After a brief hospital admission, Dad chose to go back to St. Mary's for end-of-life care. The staff was very kind and supportive to all of us during Dad's stay. Myself and my family have all said we would certainly recommend this care home to others.
Reply from Starr Walker, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, I am glad that your dad was happy with his stay here. I will ensure your kind words are passed onto all the team.

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Review from Karen D (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has not been in this home for a year yet, and I can see how much happier she is and more relaxed compared to another care home she was at. When I visit, all the staff are amazing and patient with the residents. Mum is always wearing her own clothes, which I know is hard for care homes, but St Mary's
is doing well at it. The manager and all her staff give me the peace of mind that Mum is cared for and safe. They are all amazing.
Reply from Starr Walker, Home Manager at St Mary's Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words; they really mean a lot. I will ensure they are passed over to the team.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.621)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.621) out of 10 for St Mary's Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.621 for St Mary's Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (172 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 235 Ratings = 4.621
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Mary's Care Home is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 registered maximum number of service users is 8.8, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (4)

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Sue McBroom

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

I am a qualified nurse and have been working in the healthcare sector for several years. I joined the team at St Marys Court and am passionate about making a difference that enhances the residents' and their families' experience within care. St Marys is in a lovely setting just outside Norwich with a homely feel. When not at work, I enjoy walking my dogs and spending time with my family.

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Iwona Szumilas

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I worked in the care sector for 13 years before I joined the St. Mary's Care Home team in 2024. I have previous experience in dementia and residential care, LD and mental health. I am passionate about making a difference in people's lives and building strong relationships with residents, their families and my team. St.


Mary's Care Home is a beautiful place with a great potential to become outstanding and has a homely atmosphere which our residents, staff and visitors enjoy. I am proud of my team who genuinely care about our residents' health & wellbeing and every day go above and beyond to make their lives happier and a little bit brighter. I lived in Norwich for 15 years and enjoyed every minute of it. I love travelling, spending time with family and friends and generally keeping myself occupied.

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Sonia Bright

Job Title: Administrator

I have worked in administration and office management for many years. Although I had worked across the NHS and the private care sector, I had taken a break from this professional area of work. Joining St Mary's has just been amazing. It's a great feeling being central at reception in seeing staff, residents and family. No one day is the same. We have an amazing team supporting all of our residents. Outside of work my family our my focus.

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Lauren Nield-Keeley

Job Title: Activities & Lifestyle Co-ordinator

I worked in the Holiday Park industry for 20 years, covering roles such as show team singer to Entertainments Manager, before moving over to Events Co-ordinator for those who owned their own holiday homes. After first-hand experience of finding care for a family member, I decided I would like to be a part of the care home sector to try and enrich the day-to-day lives of residents who live there, and so in January 2025, I joined the team at St Mary's Care Home. I enjoy providing a variety of activities that encourage and assist our residents to socialise and keep their independence through joining in. I enjoy spending time with the residents and getting to know them and their families. The atmosphere at St Mary's is a lovely balance of friendship and care between everyone who lives, works and visits our home.


Outside of wor,k I enjoy spending time with my family, my dog Molly and travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions about St Mary's Care Home

What types of Care is St Mary's Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does St Mary's Care Home have?

There are 32 Single Rooms and 6 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St Mary's Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St Mary's Care Home to the centre of Norwich?

4.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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