The Mill House Nursing Home

Mill Road, Horstead, Norwich NR12 7AT
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  • The Mill House Nursing Home, Norwich
The Mill House Nursing Home is originally an old Victorian house adapted to provide accommodation for 46 service users, including its new purpose built wing of 13 beds, on two floors. Both floors are used to accommodate both males and females in a residential or nursing setting for service users over 65 years of age, but depending on needs under 65 year old will be considered for placements.

It has easy access to local amenities within the beautiful country side surroundings. There is a good bus link to the area. Horstead is adjacent to the next village of Coltishall and 7 miles from the city of Norwich.

All the bedrooms have en suite facilities comprising of a toilet and washbasin. Many also have showers or baths. Bathrooms are situated at appropriate places in the house where the staff assist bathing care.

They help everyone personalise their rooms to make them as homely and familiar as possible.

Additional facilities, which will be required to pay for include:

•        Hairdressing
•        Clothing, footwear & toiletries
•        Confectionery & newspapers
•        Dental, Optical & Chiropody services if you do not qualify for exemption

Care Provided by The Mill House Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rona Johnson (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Admission is confirmed upon a satisfactory pre-admission assessment and confirmation that the needs of the potential resident can be met.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (45)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (14)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2005
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The Mill House Nursing Home

  • 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 £1,130
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,130
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,400
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,280
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,280
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,550
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Mill House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building.
    In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.


  • Parking
  • The home includes dedicated parking spaces.


The Mill House Nursing Home Reviews (49)

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9.8

The Mill House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Mill House Nursing Home has 49 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We found Mill House very welcoming. We were told we could visit any time of the day or night. We were allowed into their kitchen to make tea for mum or ourselves. They certainly had nothing to hide. The staff were very friendly and had my mother's care top of their list. She was always clean and cared
for. I have nothing but praise. Sadly my mother passed away on the 26th of April but I feel she was so well cared for in her last two months.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent end of life palliative care, encouraging quality life as much as possible eg. hairdressing, manicures etc. Regular and frequent care around the clock. Comfortable room kept clean at all times.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was admitted to hospital on 6th December 2016 with a variety of health problems, not least Alzheimers and Vascular Dementia. When it came time for her to leave hospital she couldn't go back home. We were so lucky that Mill House had a room which they held while she got through Noro Virus
just before she left hospital. My husband and I were very impressed when we visited the home. Also, it is just so close to where mum grew up. She used to row and fish in the mill pond too. The accommodation is lovely and the staff are very kind. Mum wasn't here very long - only 3 weeks sadly - but being here eased her passing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The response I had from the manager on day one was excellent, very quick and efficient. The deputy was also very good as was the rest of the staff. Most impressed with the mardle room. They achieved everything that was required in the planned two weeks. I will certainly recommend it to anyone interested.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are lovely, very caring and friendly. The home is very comfortable and clean and my husband is relaxed and happy to live here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Father appears well cared for, well fed and usually happy. When upset, staff manage to cajole him out of mood. I live in Australia and am contacted and kept well informed about any issues that arise. The administrator is main point of contact.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

He seems happy and has put on weight. Staff appear supportive, friendly and kind to all of us. There is rarely any smell, as in many homes. Always clean and bright and colourful. The administrator is extremely hard working and efficient.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care received by my father at Mill House Nursing Home has been kind, compassionate and caring. The manager is outstanding and always has an open door. She has helped in so very many ways and provides excellent leadership to her staff. Resident dignity is paramount and the home provides a relaxed
home from home atmosphere which is welcoming and friendly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my Dad receives in Mill House is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff and he is happy in his surroundings. This brings a huge peace of mind to me and my family. The manager is so helpful and knowledgeable and always willing to help sort the many problems we have
come across. I would recommend Mill House to anybody who has a loved one who needs excellent nursing care.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for The Mill House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.833 for The Mill House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (97 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 114 Ratings = 4.833

  • 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 The Mill House Nursing Home is based on 10 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 45 registered maximum number of service users is 9, which has been reached with 10 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: 4 Sep 2019

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  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (6)

Rona

Rona Johnson

Job Title: Home Manager

Welcome to The Mill House. Thank you for taking the time to consider us. We have a qualified and dedicated team here and we are happy to welcome you. I have over 30 years of experience in care I have level 3 in social care and a leadership and managers award Level 5 I have also had dementia training and an assessor’s award D32, D33. I have previous experience managing another Runwood Home for nine years in Thurrock. We hope to see you soon.


Siobhan

Siobhan Strutt

Job Title: Housekeeper

Joined: 2013

My name is Siobhan, and I am the Housekeeper at The Mill House. I have had the pleasure of working with Runwood Homes for 11 wonderful years. My goal has always been to create a clean, comfortable, and homely environment for all our residents, making a positive difference in their lives. I truly enjoy spending time with them, as their happiness brings me great fulfilment.


In 2024, I was honoured to receive the Housekeeper of the Year award, a recognition that reflects my dedication to excellence in my role.


A little about me: I’m an easy going and sociable person who loves meeting new people and exploring new places in my spare time. Whether at work or in life, I strive to bring warmth and positivity wherever I go.


Samantha

Samantha Finch

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2000

My name is Samantha. I am the Kitchen Manager (Chef) at The Mill House.


I’ve proudly served as the Kitchen Manager, also known as Chef, at The Mill House since I began my career with Runwood Homes in 2000—an incredible journey spanning 24 years to date. My dedication to the home, its residents, and our wonderful staff is what keeps me motivated and passionate every day.


Over the years, I’ve achieved several qualifications, including NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care, a Level 3 Food Hygiene certification, and I’m proud to say I’ve maintained a 5-star food safety rating for three consecutive years.


To me, our residents are more than just people I care for—they’re family. I love being part of their lives and bringing joy to their days through delicious meals and meaningful interactions.


When I’m not cooking, I enjoy knitting, reading, spending time with my family, and cherishing moments with my dogs.


Richard

Richard Kill

Job Title: Maintenance

Joined: 2006

My name is Richard, and I am the Maintenance man at Mill House Care Home. Like many of my peers, I have proudly served Runwood Homes for many years—18 years, to be exact. I am deeply passionate about making Mill House feel like home for our wonderful residents.


Known as the cheeky one, I’m always up for a laugh and enjoy being around people. When I’m not busy maintaining the home, you’ll find me watching football, fishing, or spending time on holiday creating cherished memories with my family.


Colin

Colin Chalmers

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

I am Colin, the Deputy Manager at The Mill House, where I’ve proudly served for the past two years. I thoroughly enjoy working alongside a fantastic team, ensuring we meet our residents’ needs to provide rewarding and positive outcomes.


Before this role, I was a mental health nurse, now retired, with a wealth of experience in care and support. I am also a qualified hypnotherapist, bringing a unique perspective to my work.


In my free time, I love listening to music, which helps me unwind and stay inspired. I am deeply committed to my role and plan to stay with The Mill House for many more years to come.


Tracy

Tracy Fuller

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2020

My name is Tracy Fuller, and I have been the Homes Finance Administrator for 4 years now. I really enjoy my role, especially the little things, like our small home and the wonderful staff and residents. What I love most is the sense of community, and I enjoy sharing a laugh and being around people. In my spare time, I like spending time with my family and my animals. I also enjoy dog grooming, which is a passion of mine.