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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.
Care Provided by St Mary's Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 44 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Mary's Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Mary's Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kingsley Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Leona Fitch (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- 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 (67)
St Mary's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.702) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Mary's Care Home has 67 reviews.
Both Lauren and Jane were on hand to help, chat, take photos, encourage and engage the residents and make sure everyone was warm enough, blankets were taken. All enjoyed it and were safe and supported.
We had a lovely time and it also prompted several conversations and memories about times gone by.
Thank you St Mary's for organising the trips which really cheer the residents and their families.
This all goes towards the real care and love that is given to residents and their families
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I was looked after well by caring + friendly staff. My room was comfortable, the food was good, and I felt generally comfortable
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John the cleaner also went above and beyond to help my nan Jill
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My husband has been in care home for 2 weeks they have been very caring and we as a family are included in lots of things that are going on. We are accepted at any time of the day and I feel my husband is settling in very well.
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Upon viewing St Mary's Crostwick, we were treated with warmth, compassion, and care The home is presented beautifully and the whole team here have treated my dad and us as a family, with genuine kindness at a difficult time. dad is taking time to settle but I cannot fault the way the team are coping with dad and us. Getting in place clear strategies and communicating at all times. We feel lucky and relieved to have found somewhere safe that provides excellent care.
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My mum was made to feel very welcome. All of the staff are excellent. A a visitor I am treated very well. Nothing is too much for the staff. My mum enjoys being a resident.
Thank you for taking time to share your lovely review on behalf of all at St.Mary's. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
As a family we are very satisfied at the level of personal care offered to our 92 year old father Derrick. We are pleased to see a good ratio of staff to residents and all staff know us and my father by name. We are kept well informed also. Dad is well cared for at St Marys and we applaud the staff for their support to dad. Thank you.
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Everybody makes us feel welcome and look after my mother in law very well. Every effort is made to make her feel at home.
Thank you for a lovely review! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Well cared for a very enjoyable stay.
Dear SS, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We definitely enjoyed having you here! Best wishes from all at St.Mary's
My parents-in-law have been at St Mary's since March 2025. Both have moderate Alzheimer's and were no longer safe living at home. It was a big adjustment moving from initial respite to permanent residence, both for them and for my husband and his sisters, but it was carefully handled by the home, and I have only the highest praise for the kind, caring, and helpful staff. Their room is comfortable, they are well cared for and respected, and their social life is better than my own!
Dear Sarah. Your kind feedback has been passed on to our fantastic team. Thank you!
I visited St Mary's today with my black labrador Max. The residents, guests and staff were in the main hall along with friends in Azza little visitors. All were having a great time with action songs and rymes. The morning was full of fun and I was so glad that I able to join them. Thank you for a great time, Stephen and Max.
Dear Stephen, it was lovely having you and Max as usual. Thank you for a lovely comment!
My parents have been here a month now and we have nothing but praise for St Mary's and all the staff. Everyone has been very helpful in helping them settle and answer all our questions. They have been very accommodating in helping us personalise their room with their own furniture and make the transition as easy as possible.
Dear Sally,
Thank you for your lovely comment on behalf of St.Mary's team. Having your parents here is nothing but joy!
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.
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We have been several times now to see our dear friend and have found all staff to be caring, friendly and helpful.
Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a review.
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.
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Everywhere is clean and staff are pleasant.
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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
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
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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.
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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.
Thank you very much for your feedback.I will share with the staff team
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for St Mary's Care Home.
Meet the Team (4)

I have worked in the health and social care setting since 2010. Dedicating to delivering the highest quality person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity and well-being for each resident. Seeing a resident smile each day makes me remember why I love this role.

I have always wanted to work in a setting where I am able to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Since starting Kingsley everyone has been very welcoming. We have a great team here who put the lives of the residents at the forefront of everything they do. I am very excited for my future with Kinglsey and where it will take me.

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.

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, Visual / Hearing Impairment 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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