Thomas Tawell House

106 Magpie Road, Norwich NR3 1JH
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  • Thomas Tawell House, Norwich
Thomas Tawell House on the North side of Norwich city centre, provides dedicate care and support to older people, specialising in support for people with a visual impairment or sight loss.

Recently purchased by Black Swan care group, the home is being extensively refurbished to create a bright and comfortable environment for the residents.

Most of the 37 bedrooms have en-suite facilities and residents are welcome to decorate and personalise their rooms. There is a dining room, adapted bathrooms and communal living rooms, including the newly redecorated Mitre Room; throughout the home there’s specialist flooring and colourways to assist residents with sight impairments to move around the home independently.

Sweet smelling plants and flowers have been planted in the private garden to create a sensory experience.

There is an array of stimulating and engaging group and one-to-one activities available for residents to enjoy – based on their preferences.
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Care Provided by Thomas Tawell House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200

Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment. Please contact us to discuss your personal requirements and funding of your home at Thomas Tawell House.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Thomas Tawell House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Thomas Tawell House 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)

Contact Thomas Tawell House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ellie Johnston (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (36)

Visiting

  • 24 hour visiting welcomed

Parking

  • Parking available outside home

Thomas Tawell House Reviews (57)

9.7

Thomas Tawell House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.692) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thomas Tawell House has 57 reviews.

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Review from S H (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Living overseas I have been very appreciative of all the fantastic support the staff are providing which is helping me to assist my mother with a health condition that has been causing her considerable discomfort. The staff have been responsive and sensitive in how they have approached this matter
which has provided me considerable reassurance and for which I am very grateful.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThankyou for your kind comments about the care provided to your mother at Thomas Tawell House.
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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has settled really well in the 3 months she has been here. The staff are happy and consistent in their care and have gone to great lengths to make her feel she is at home. Always lots going on.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your comments about the are and support your mum has received at TTH.
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Review from V S (Relative of Resident) published on 19 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff amazing nothing is to much trouble would recommend Thomas Tawell to everyone as I have done.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your comments and for recommending TTH to everyone!
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Review from L S (Friend of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They are friendly, kind, helpfuly, smily
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThanks for your comments - those 4 simple words are everything that we would want our TTH team to provide!
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Review from John S (Brother of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic xmas party. Lovely food, great staff and music.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThanks for your great comments - so pleased you enjoyed yourself at the party!
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Review from Betty T (Sister of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although on this occasion, I am visiting my resident sister, being elderly myself, The staff are always very helpful in giving me assistance - I am a wheelchair user. Have always felt very welcome here!
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your kind comments about Thomas Tawell House and the way that the team support you as well as your sister.
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Review from Janet M (Friend of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful time at Christmas Party. Staff work really hard to please the residents and are brilliant all year.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThanks for your lovely comments about the Christmas party and the staff at Thomas Tawell House.
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Review from David M (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exelent home, first class in everyway
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseTHank you for your wonderful comments about Thomas Tawell House.
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Review from M S (Relative of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My relative has been very happy in Thomas Tawell House for many years. The staff are always friendly and helpful. It really is a lovely home and we appreciate the care our relative receives here.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your lovely comments about the care your realtive receives at TTH.
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Review from Pat D (Sister of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As usual TTH excel thereselves a first class. Party and attention to detail everything and all the staff put such afford into making it a brilliant day. Such a lovely gome to be in for our brother. Best home ever.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your kind comments about the care and support provided at TTH.
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Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is very happy + comfortable in Thomas Tawell House. Excellent care received.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThanks for your lovely comments about Thomas Tawell House.
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Review from J H (Friend of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful easter celebrations!
Staff were so welcoming.
Easter egg hunt, bingo + entertainment were great fun.
Food and drink plentiful
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseWe're delighted you enjoyed the Easter celebrations - and the welcome provided by our staff.
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Review from Tina T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think Thomas Tawell is the best care home in Norwich I have been in a few while choosing for Mum and visiting in-law's and I think Thomas Tawell is the best.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for these very kind words about Thomas Tawell House - we're very flattered with your comments.
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Review from Jason L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my visits to the home I have always found the staff friendly and caring and the home clean and tidy.
The team make it a friendly environment and I often find activities or entertainment underway.
Well done to you all.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your positive comments about the environment, care and support at Thomas Tawell House.
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Review from Amy L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
* Staff are always friendly and welcoming.
* Rooms are stylish and kept clean.
* We rave the themed days - Easter, Christmas and Mother's Day - food is always so good and up to a high standard.
* Staff cannot do enough for you as family of the residents.
* Staff have great relationships with residents.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you so much for these amazing comments about Thomas Tawell House - we're so pleased you're happy with the home.
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Review from Sarah C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care my mum is receiving. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your kind comments about the care your mum is receiving at TTH.
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Review from Tony A (Husband of Resident) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife has been a resident at Thomas Tawell House since November 2023. Having visited her almost every day, I can state that she has benefited from a very high standard of care. It is a great comfort to me as her next-of-kin to know she is in the best possible place - a kind of home from home.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your kind words about the care your wife is receiving at TTH.
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Review from Michele E (Sister of Resident) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very enjoyable day for the Easter Fair. So much time, love and effort goes into everything they do to entertain the residents. Lovely place to live, with staff who genuinely care.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThanks for your lovely comments and we're glad you had a good time at the Easter Fair!
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Review from Paul C (Mother-in-law of Resident) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law has now been in TTH for approximately 6 weeks. She seems to have settled in really quickly. The staff all seem very nice, kind, friendly and supportive of each other, which is great to see. The activities available to residents seem exceptional, the staff work, very hard. All in all
my mother-in-law seems really happy, which is good. A big thank you to all the staff.
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your comments about TTH and how well your mother in law has settled. We're happy that you're happy, and most importantly, so is she!
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Review from Kelly L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing residential home, all staff friendly and can't do enough for you. Rooms are modern and clean, food is always of good quality. Events are outstanding! So much effort is put in. Every event we have attended is always packed full of activities, singers and entertainers. Highly recommend TTH!
Reply from Richard Lain-Smith, Head of Marketing and Social Media at Thomas Tawell HouseThank you for your wonderful comments and praise for the team at TTH - and thanks for the comments about the events, we do know how to have a good time at the home!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.692)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.692) out of 10 for Thomas Tawell House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.692 for Thomas Tawell House is calculated as follows: ( (214 Excellents x 5) + (50 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 279 Ratings = 4.692
  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 Thomas Tawell House is based on 23 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4, which has been reached with 23 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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Bed Vacancies

4 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 09 Feb 2026

We support, but are not limited to, people with sight impairment or loss. We accept both private and local authority funding. All our bedrooms are en-suite.

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Ellie

Ellie Johnston

Job Title: Registered Home Manager Joined: 2023

Ellie is the new registered manager at Thomas Tawell House.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Tawell House

What types of Care is Thomas Tawell House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Thomas Tawell House have?

There are 37 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Thomas Tawell House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Thomas Tawell House to the centre of Norwich?

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

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