Barchester Hethersett Hall

Norwich Road, Hethersett, Norwich NR9 3AP
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9.7 116 Reviews
  • Barchester Hethersett Hall, Norwich
Barchester Hethersett Hall makes the most of pleasant grounds, in the scenic Norfolk countryside, and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities and dementia.

A committed team work hard to ensure that all provision is tailored to the individual, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere.

All staff are carefully chosen and well-qualified to achieve the best standards, with the company philosophy focusing on an attentive service that also supports an active lifestyle. Personal interests are encouraged and there is much to enjoy within the life of the home.

The aim is to meet all residents’ needs over the long-term, living up to a reputation for quality that Barchester homes have earned.

Care Provided by Barchester Hethersett Hall

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 67 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Elena Sandu (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • On request
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (67)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (57)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2007

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Hethersett Hall

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,300
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,300
  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Hethersett Hall to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • Parking is available onsite


Barchester Hethersett Hall Reviews (116)

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9.7

Barchester Hethersett Hall has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Hethersett Hall has 116 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A very good choice of home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love living here and the staff are so kind. The manager does a good job.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have enjoyed my stay here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have enjoyed my stay.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stay at the hall is enjoyed and looked forward to very much. I realise it is a problem shared by half of my friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are excellent without exception.
Food very good and well served.
Rooms bare and not often serviced.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This was my first experience of a care home, I was only a resident for a week whilst my daughters were abroad. I found the staff to be friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The hall is a beautiful old house, it was a pleasure to stay in such a lovely property. The grounds were interesting
as well. The food and drink were excellent and ample in proportion.


Although I was only a resident for a short time, I would have liked to have the opportunity to go on more outings.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Really happy, welcoming care home. Lovely staff and management team keep in touch if there are queries.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very kind caring staff. Well managed now no agency staff all full time. Beautiful surroundings lots of sitting areas so can have privacy if required. Good food meets all nutritious needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my family came into crisis the team at Hethersett Hall have been nothing but supporting, professional and empathetic to all our needs. Mum and dad are now safely settled into their new life with them describing Hethersett Hall as more of a hotel than a care home. The staff work tirelessly with
a smile on their faces and nothing is too much trouble. The manager has an open door policy to discuss any issues I may have. Thank you for turning all our lives around and making transition into care so positive.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was at the Hall for six weeks following a short stay in hospital. He settled surprisingly well and the staff were particularly welcoming and kind. The Manager takes a personal interest in all his residents and was extremely dedicated and kind. Dad's room was beautiful with good furnishings
and lovely views. The food was not quite up to the standard expected but overall an excellent and positive experience.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My nan always has provided with an extensive hearty healthy breakfast. She enjoys when music singers visit the hall. She is now 100 years old so she doesn't do many activities but likes the company of her friends and the staff who look after her. The chef always provides soup for my nan, as she doesn't
eat a vast quantity of food. The staff treat her with respect and also we have a good rapport with staff and management. My nan always enjoys her sherry on a Sunday before lunch!!!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My family reviewed care homes in Norfolk and the be near my daughter. Previously had been at another Barchester house for 6 months. I find Hethersett, a great place, I under expected to find a beautiful Georgian home set in lovely grounds, lake views all round, very quiet and peaceful.
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can also be enjoyed from rooms with long Georgian windows making rooms bright and cheerful, tastefully furnished and decorated. Staff are very efficient, also cheerful, and attentive, most kind in a quiet way.
Activities, there is something for everyone, but the freedom to choose, as always the word freedom. Food is excellent, a good menu, diets are recognised and food of choice is available, twenty four hours a day and night. (Quiet places to relax, or see a film, entertainers - each day different. Hethersett is very special in every way.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Hethersett Hall provided the perfect solution for convalescent care for our mum following a heart attack at the end of last year. She had a lovely, comfortable, homely room where she was looked after by a team of caring staff. I have to say the management bent over backwards to accommodate her -
and our - needs. Family and friends were made extremely welcome, even going the extra mile to include us for a very good Christmas dinner a couple of weeks after she arrived! Nothing seemed to be too much trouble . As her strength improved, she was able to go down to the dining room every day for lunch and join in many of the daily activities provided, although she was sorry that so few of the other residents took advantage of what was on offer. Mum is in the lucky position to have been able to return to her own home, but should the need arise she wouldn't hesitate to come back.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My friend has been in Hethersett Hall for a year now. She has settled very well and looks on it as "home". Although there have been staff changes we notice how very caring the staff are.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

On arrival with my wife we were in the same room, at that time my wife found the stairs a bit much and like most didn't like the lift. The shower was V.G and the room had a view. Doors bang all night. At night 66% of the staff were called to the Garden Room, on 3 actions, this leaves the main hall with
only one care person. I complained to the manager who found an extra carer. My wife had 4 very bad days and nights and all the staff were excellent. We had some good entertainment over xmas and staff joined in to make lots of fun but will definitely be going back for the winter months, on the whole the care is excellent, with much kindness. I would definitely go back if I needed care.

Reply from Gerard Dooley, Registered Manager at Barchester Hethersett Hall

Dear Mr B, thank you for your review of our home. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and will be coming back to stay with us again soon. We have taken into account all of your feedback and we are continually addressing both the positive and developmental points you have raised. Thank you, Gerard & the team at Hethersett Hall.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.733)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10 for Barchester Hethersett Hall is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.733 for Barchester Hethersett Hall is calculated as follows: ( (201 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 262 Ratings = 4.733

  • b) 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 Barchester Hethersett Hall is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 67 registered maximum number of service users is 13.4, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 8 Aug 2019

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Requires improvement

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    Good
  • Effective

    Requires improvement
  • Responsive

    Requires improvement
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (10)

Elena

Elena Sandu

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2015

Hello, my name is Elena and I am the General Manager here at Hethersett Hall Care Home, welcome to our website.


I qualified as a General Nurse 26 years ago and joined Barchester Healthcare in 2015. Caring for the elderly generation has always been close to my heart and my team and I are committed to ensuring that all of our residents receive good quality care and a fulfilling lifestyle.


Please do not hesitate to contact our home and I will do my best to assist you in whatever way I can.


Melissa

Melissa Fisher

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

Melissa is our Deputy Manager here at Hethersett Hall and is responsible for overseeing and making sure the highest level of care is delivered to our residents at all times. She started life with Barchester 8 years ago as a care assistant and has been a deputy manager for the last four years. 


I am passionate about delivering good quality, personalised care. This is reflected within the fantastic team we have here at Hethersett Hall. I am always available for a coffee and a chat and welcome you to meet our care team and view our home.


Caroline

Caroline Evans

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2016

Hi there I’m Caroline Evans and I’ve been at Hethersett Hall for 7 years now and been in the care sector for 13 years and believed it was time for a change in my career at Barchester,


I’m extremely motivated for my new role as activities coordinator. I hope I will bring joy and fun to everyone’s daily lives. I am a highly active and bubbly person. Looking after other people has always been my priority and I will do my best every day to make sure everyone is happy, safe and smiling.


I look forward to meeting you and hope you will all join in the events and activities that I will bring to Hethersett Hall.


Susan

Susan Trowse

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Joined: 2000

Sue is our front-of-house administration assistant and will usually be the first person you speak to when you call the home!


Sue possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in the home, having been a member of the team for over 15 years!


Sue will deal with all matters relating to enquiries, finances and purchasing.


Evelin

Evelin Jakab

Job Title: Team Leader - Residential

Joined: 2017

Hello, my name is Evelin and I have worked in the care sector with Barchester at Hethersett Hall since 2017. I started here as a care assistant working up to a senior carer and a year later I had the great opportunity to become a Unit Manager for the Main Hall of Hethersett Hall.


Since doing the role my motivation and passion have only got bigger, as I find this such a rewarding job, to be able to make such a difference in each individual's life and work with such a fantastic team. We believe that paying attention to the smallest detail can make a big difference in our resident's lives.


Lee

Lee Sharpe

Job Title: Team Leader - Memory Lane

Joined: 2012

Hello, my name is Lee and I am the Team Leader of our Memory Lane Community here at Hethersett hall. I have worked within care since 2012, and I started as a Care Assistant, worked my way up to a Senior Care position and am now a Unit Manager.


My goal is to deliver the best quality care to those we support. Garden House is not only a Memory Lane Community, it is a family. Along with my brilliant team, I strive to keep everyone happy and healthy.


Becky

Becky Brown

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2017

Hello, my name is Becky and I'm the Head Chef here at Hethersett Hall.


I have over 20 years of catering experience having acquired my NVQ in Catering Craft and receiving my diploma at the age of 16.


I joined Barchester in 2017 as a carer with an NVQ Level 2 in care after my fond memories of working here as a second chef in 2011.


I then became Second Chef in June 2022 and was quickly offered Head Chef in July 2022.


Having worked on care here at Hethersett Hall I know all our residents really well and take a very person-centred approach to my cooking and baking, I love creating new dishes and variations depending on my resident's likes and dislikes, it makes me happy knowing people are enjoying my food!


James

James Ramm

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

Joined: 2019

Hello, my name is James and I'm Head of Maintenance for Hethersett Hall. I started working here in 2019 as a maintenance assistant having previously been an event supplier for over 10 years.


I became Head of Maintenance in March 2022 and am really enjoying my new role as I believe in a person-centred approach to residents' needs and attention to detail.


Anna

Anna Wyatt

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Joined: 2021

Hello, I am the head housekeeper at Hethersett Hall, I have worked here as a housekeeper for 2 years and my team and I are responsible for keeping everything clean and tidy to a high standard, I take great pride in my work and it made even more special by the conversations and chats I have with our lovely residents along the way.


Matthew

Matthew Bussey

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2011

Matthew is the home's Administrator and joined Barchester Health Care 12 years ago Matthews's role involves supporting the General Manager and taking responsibility for all the financial and administration aspects of the home