Harker House Residential Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds38
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-03-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People describe the staff as particularly attentive and friendly. There's a sense that the team here takes time to connect with residents, creating an atmosphere where people feel noticed and cared for.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-03-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. The published text does not include specific detail about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or how food preferences and nutritional needs are managed at Harker House. The home is registered as a dementia specialist, which creates an expectation of trained staff and detailed person-centred care plans. No concerns were identified in the July 2023 review.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. The published text does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident or family quotes about warmth or dignity, or specific examples of how privacy and preferred names are handled at Harker House. No concerns were identified in the July 2023 review.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. The published text does not include information about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, how the home supports residents with advanced dementia to have a meaningful day, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured. The home's specialism in dementia care makes the responsive domain particularly important for your parent. No concerns were flagged in the July 2023 review.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. The home operates under Norse Care (Services) Limited and has two registered managers listed alongside a nominated individual, suggesting a structured governance arrangement. The published inspection text does not provide detail about manager visibility on the floor, staff culture, how the home responds to complaints, or how it learns from incidents. No concerns were raised in the July 2023 review.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for adults over 65. While the home specialises in dementia care, families considering Harker House might want to ask about their specific approach to supporting residents with memory challenges during a visit. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Harker House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline, but the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail on what daily life looks like for your parent. The score reflects that positive rating while being honest about the gaps in what the inspection evidence actually tells us.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People describe the staff as particularly attentive and friendly. There's a sense that the team here takes time to connect with residents, creating an atmosphere where people feel noticed and cared for.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're exploring care options in East Norwich, spending time at Harker House could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.
Worth a visit
Harker House, on Flowerpot Lane in Norwich, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021. The home is registered with Norse Care (Services) Limited and specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65. A review of available data carried out in July 2023 found no evidence that the Good rating needed to be reassessed at that point. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text provides almost no specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent. A Good rating tells you that inspectors found no significant failings, but it does not tell you whether staff are warm, whether food is appetising, or whether your parent would be engaged and stimulated. The inspection was also carried out in February 2021, during a period when visiting was restricted and normal life in care homes was significantly disrupted. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (not a template), and speak to the manager about dementia training, night staffing numbers, and how the home communicates with families day to day.
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In Their Own Words
How Harker House Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A small Norwich care home where staff genuinely care
Harker House – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for care in Norwich, finding somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming matters. Harker House in East Norwich specialises in dementia care and support for older adults. Families visiting here often comment on the friendly atmosphere and the way staff engage with residents throughout the day.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for adults over 65.
While the home specialises in dementia care, families considering Harker House might want to ask about their specific approach to supporting residents with memory challenges during a visit.
“If you're exploring care options in East Norwich, spending time at Harker House could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Harker House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline, but the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail on what daily life looks like for your parent. The score reflects that positive rating while being honest about the gaps in what the inspection evidence actually tells us.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People describe the staff as particularly attentive and friendly. There's a sense that the team here takes time to connect with residents, creating an atmosphere where people feel noticed and cared for.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're exploring care options in East Norwich, spending time at Harker House could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.
Worth a visit
Harker House, on Flowerpot Lane in Norwich, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021. The home is registered with Norse Care (Services) Limited and specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65. A review of available data carried out in July 2023 found no evidence that the Good rating needed to be reassessed at that point. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text provides almost no specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent. A Good rating tells you that inspectors found no significant failings, but it does not tell you whether staff are warm, whether food is appetising, or whether your parent would be engaged and stimulated. The inspection was also carried out in February 2021, during a period when visiting was restricted and normal life in care homes was significantly disrupted. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (not a template), and speak to the manager about dementia training, night staffing numbers, and how the home communicates with families day to day.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Harker House Residential Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Harker House Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A small Norwich care home where staff genuinely care
Harker House – Your Trusted residential home
When you're looking for care in Norwich, finding somewhere that feels genuinely welcoming matters. Harker House in East Norwich specialises in dementia care and support for older adults. Families visiting here often comment on the friendly atmosphere and the way staff engage with residents throughout the day.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for adults over 65.
While the home specialises in dementia care, families considering Harker House might want to ask about their specific approach to supporting residents with memory challenges during a visit.
The home & environment
The kitchen seems to be a real strength here. Visitors often mention the appealing smell of home cooking drifting through the home, suggesting meals are prepared with care and attention.
“If you're exploring care options in East Norwich, spending time at Harker House could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
