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The home offers specialist residential care for up to 80 people with dementia. Residents have access to the their own large, bright and furnished rooms and are welcome to personalise their rooms by bringing small items of furniture and personal belongings.
Rooms at the home have been designed with state-of-the-art assistive technology and feature spacious en-suite facilities.
Care Provided by Mayflower Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are calculated on the type of room and individual care needs of each applicant. Any external services will warrant additional charges.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mayflower Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Mayflower Court 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
- Norse Care (Services) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Catherine Boyle & Charli Alderton (Registered Managers)(Care Home Managers)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (79)
Mayflower Court Reviews (34)
Mayflower Court has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.168) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mayflower Court has 34 reviews.
My Father has been resident here for one year after we trialled 2 other homes. Given my experience and knowledge of other care homes in the area. This place is clean, the staff are knowledgeable and very helpful at all levels, from management to the cleaners everyone I encounter is dedicated to their role :-) .
I would recommend this home if you are seeking somewhere to look after your relatives etc,
Thank you for submitting this lovely review. I will ensure that this is shared with the team.
Since mum's arrival in November, I and my family have been very happy with the excellent care that she has been given. The Carer's are so friendly and always happy. I feel very comforted that they take such special care, and always respectful. The team leaders are always on hand if I need to discuss mum's needs or have any concerns. The reception staff also are easy to talk to and are super friendly too. Big Thank you on behalf of my mum and my family.
Thank you for your kind feedback. Were pleased to hear about your positive experience and will share your comments with our team.
Thank you to the Management staff and carers at Mayflower who looked after my sister with dignity, love and kindness over the last 2 years. The staff did everything they could to ensure that her quality of life was as good as it could be. The family found great comfort in knowing that she was in a safe and comfortable place at Mayflower. Thank you to the Management team for all their help and continuous support, and thank you to the carers and district nurse who attended to her in her final days. I, on behalf of all my family, are truly grateful to you all.
Dear Wendy, thank you for sharing such a lovely review. Caring for R over the past two years was truly our pleasure. I will ensure that the team are aware of the lovely comments.
He is also prone to many illnesses as he has over the years had 3 different lots of cancer. The care and support he is given by the teams is one of professionalism and passion. The management are attentive and respond immediately to requests from us as a family. Communication is very good all round and on several occasions he has had many hospital emergency's, which have been supported well. As a family we really do feel that our Dad is well cared for and made to feel like a he is a real person and not a number. Thank you to all the team and Management for your ongoing loving care and support.
Thank you for your very kind words, we will pass this onto all our staff within Mayflower Court.
We are very proud of Mayflower Court and the care we provide for our lovely residents.
Many thanks again from the management and staff at Mayflower.
My Mother lived there for the last few years of her life - she recently passed away. Her life there was filled with care, love, compassion and happiness. The staff have been amazing. We have always been made welcome. In the last few weeks of her life they all went above and beyond for her and us, something I will forever be grateful for. Mum's room had a beautiful view over fields and it was always kept clean. All the rooms are a lovely size with large en-suites. There is always something to keep them entertained. The food was always nourishing and we were always made to feel welcome to stay for a meal. A wonderful home.
Dear Lisa, thank you so much for this lovely review. We were fortunate to have cared for Mum, especially in the last few weeks. The song "Pretty Woman" will always be poignant to all at Mayflower Court.
My mother resided at Mayflower Court for the last year of her life. She had dementia and during this period she progressively deteriorated until finally passing away at the age of 98. Throughout her stay the staff were attentive and caring. Even when she became bed bound, they did everything they possibly could to ensure that her quality of life was as good as it could be. In the final weeks and days, working in conjunction with the district nurse, they made sure that she was pain and anxiety free, and at the end they were respectful and hugely supportive of the family. My wife and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the professionalism and warmth shown by all of the team members with whom we came into contact.
Thank you so much for submitting this lovely review. It was our absolute pleasure caring for Mum this past year and getting to know you and the wider family.
THANK YOU to all the staff at Mayflower Court, who treated my Mum with dignity, compassion, infinite patience and great kindness.
Mayflower Court is a blueprint for dementia care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. It was our absolute pleasure caring for Mum this past year.
My mum moved into May flower courts nearly2 years ago . I am so relieved she is really happy there and loves all the staff and I know they are fond of her too.we are informed asap if mum has any issues and the staff are great with communicating with us.the care home is always clean and tidy and there are regular activities for reside to enjoy . It's such a relief to know mum mum is well cared for Thankyou .
Thank you for such a wonderful review and lovely comments. At Mayflower Court, we strive to deliver the best person-centred care possible. We and the team really appreciate the positive feedback.
My mother was a resident at Mayflower from 2016 until January 2024. I could not thank the staff at Mayflower enough for their care of my mother over the years. At the end, she was treated with the utmost respect and dignity. During Covid, the staff did everything they were allowed to ensure contact, maintaining this safety, that the residents needed contact with their family and the family needed contact with the residents. Thank you.
I am so pleased with the care my dad has had. All the staff are so nice. Two members of staff in particular have helped my family through a difficult time, so helpful if we need to ask anything.
Just wanted to say how good the two care are with Mum; it is so good to hear from and see you interacting with Mum.
Thank you to the other good staff whose names escape me - apologies. To the manager and her team, keep up the good work and good luck with all the training of the new staff.
Thank you.
On returning to Mayflower Court following a trip to a cafe, I was impressed by the lovely atmosphere in the home, particularly in the lounge. Everyone was very relaxed and enjoying a game of bingo. Carers were present giving help where needed and they were relaxed and obviously enjoying a good rapport with their colleagues and were very attentive towards the residents. I witnessed this a few days later when residents were singing together with a different group of staff.
Everyone is polite, considerate and very helpful, no matter if you have a problem you can talk to the staff and it is dealt with immediately. Very clean and spotless.
Booked a visit in December on Tuesday after 4 pm for visit for Wednesday morning which was allocated after I told them my aunt was at end of life, but they failed to tell me that she had already passed away earlier, with no family with her. To this day they still did not contact me to cancel the appointment.
The team at Mayflower Court would like to pass on our sincere condolences for the loss of your Aunt. We are very sorry to hear about your experience. We are more than happy to discuss this further, and a member of our team will reach out privately to do so. Thank you for your feedback regards the...
Having a loved one in a care home during a pandemic has been incredibly tough. However, the team at Mayflower have done lots to try and continue contact in different ways and keep us informed with our loved one's wellbeing and health. When doing a face to face visit, I always feel the staff do their best to ensure it is Covid safe for both their residents, staff and also us, the visitors. I will always be grateful to the team for all that they have done and continue to do for my dad and our family.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review at Mayflower Court. We really appreciate your kind words and this will go a long way with the staff.
Mayflower Court was chosen out of our area over 2 years ago as it offered so much for us to remain as a family. 24-hour access, restaurant, shop, hairdresser, coffee shop. Staff are amazing and in spite of covid restrictions, we have been kept up to date with phone and video calls and visits, when allowed. My partner recently had extreme health care needs and I lived on-site as needed and cannot thank the staff enough for their care, kindness and absolute dedication to their job. As my partner's health improved I now have peace of mind believing that he is in an excellent placement where he is treated with dignity and respect and where families are welcomed and supported. Obviously, without covid limitations, more facilities were available allowing us to have family parties etc, therefore my ratings have been based on that. I cannot thank the Mayflower team enough for everything they have done. Well done everyone you are awesome!
Thank you for your kind comments about the care and support your partner has received at Mayflower Court.
I would like to thank all the staff at Mayflower Court for the expert care and devotion they give, especially over the last terrible months, I have always seen them as caring individuals but lately while taking Skype calls with Mum I have seen first hand how much she trusts them and her little smiles of appreciation when they are close. It helps us as a family to cope with this long separation to know that she is settled in her environment, surroundings and friendships. Thank You.
Thank you for your kind comments about the care and support your mum is receiving at Mayflower Court.
My mother moved into Mayflower Court in November 2019. She took a little while to settle in, however, the management team and care staff really took it upon themselves to make her feel very welcome. She has a lovely room and is offered plenty of activities during the day to keep her active. The food is always prepared to a high standard and we, as a family, also have the opportunity to eat with my mum should we wish to do so, in the restaurant on site. The staff are very approachable and go out of their way to help with any queries. The staff share ideas to help us family members participate in keeping our loved ones happy and included in their day to day lives. It has been especially hard during the recent lock-down, however, the Activity Team have ensured we have kept in contact with our mum via Skype calls, which has been really lovely. Well done to you all.
Thank you for your kind comments about the care and support your mother is receiving at Mayflower Court.
My mother has been a resident at Mayflower Court since it was opened and has always been well looked after. the staff have always been helpful, welcoming and caring, despite the difficult challenges that this dreadful illness brings upon a person. Also when we have had to communicate any concerns they have listened and done their best to resolve any issues. We also appreciate the updates from the care home that we are receiving and the pictures they have sent, so we still can keep in touch, through these difficult times when we are not able to see my mother. We are so grateful that all this support is in place to care for loved ones who undergo such a debilitating illness, and we can't thank the staff enough, they are indeed heroes.
Thanks for your kind comments about the care and support your mother is receiving at Mayflower Court.
We were unable to visit for a few months, however, activities team done a great job setting up Skype calls to residents which were a relief to me and my siblings.
Staff very good at helping my mum on a day to day basis, not forgetting nurse practitioner on-site who visits mum regularly.
Managers email us all weekly with updates, ideas, photos, etc which is great.
Many many thanks to all the staff at Mayflower Court and keep up great work.
Stay safe and take care.
Thank you for your kind comments about the care and support your mother is receiving at Mayflower Court.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 June 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Norse Care (Services) Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Mayflower Court.
Meet the Team (2)

Michelle is the First floor Care manager for Mayflower Court and has worked at Mayflower Court since 2016 with a wealth of health and social care experience behind her and five years managerial experience.

Charli is the Ground floor Care manager for Mayflower Court and has worked at Mayflower Court since 2016 with a wealth of health and social care experience behind her and 7 years managerial experience.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mayflower Court
What types of Care is Mayflower Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Mayflower Court have?
There are 80 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Mayflower Court?
Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Mayflower Court to the centre of Norwich?
3.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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