Tamar House

6 Vicarage Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9DQ

01263514370

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 July 2023

Provider

Tamar Healthcare Ltd

Beds

21 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 3 are lower.

2 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMar 2017
GoodMay 2018
GoodAug 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Tamar Healthcare Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Tamar House

Tamar House is a residential care home in Norfolk, providing accommodation for adults including those living with dementia. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Tamar House accommodates up to 21 adults, including those living with dementia, across two levels in an adapted building. The home features shared living areas including a lounge and dining room, along with a wheelchair accessible garden and patio area.

Care plans and risk assessments are in place and regularly reviewed to ensure they remain person-centred and reflective of each person's needs. Staff demonstrate good familiarity with the people they support and their individual requirements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 August 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NR27 9DQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 2 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 July 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 15 May 2018: Good
CaringPublished 15 May 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 15 May 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Tamar House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Tamar House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Tamar House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Tamar House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees