Studley Rose Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds65
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-06-17
- Activities programmeThe modern building offers en-suite rooms and well-maintained communal spaces that families consistently praise for their cleanliness. Meals get regular mentions for their quality, with drinks and snacks available throughout the day. There's a full calendar of activities too — from arts and crafts sessions to cinema afternoons and salon services that keep days varied and engaging.
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The atmosphere here strikes visitors immediately — staff are consistently described as friendly and approachable, taking time to engage with residents even during busy periods. Families notice how their loved ones receive support that's adapted to their individual needs and preferences, with dignity always at the forefront. The home actively creates connections with the local community through regular events and outings, helping residents maintain that vital sense of belonging.
Based on 38 Google reviews · 0 reviews on carehome.co.uk · most recent 2026-04-10
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity58
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement52
- Food quality52
- Healthcare58
- Management & leadership42
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-06-17 · Report published 2022-06-17
Is this home safe?
{"found":"The Safe domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. This domain typically covers staffing levels, medicines management, infection control, and how the home responds to incidents and safeguarding concerns. The published summary does not include specific observations, staffing ratios, or detail on how medicines are managed. No concerns were flagged in this domain.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"A Good rating for Safe is reassuring, but the lack of published detail means you cannot rely on the inspection alone to answer the questions that matter most at night. Good Practice research consistently identifies night staffing as the point where safety is most at risk in care homes. For a 65-bed home with a dementia specialism, knowing how many permanent staff are on overnight, and how often agency staff fill those shifts, is one of the most important things you can establish before choosing this home.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research and Leeds Beckett University rapid evidence review found that agency staff reliance is associated with reduced consistency of care and increased safety risk, particularly for people with dementia who depend on familiar faces to feel settled and secure.","watch_out":"Ask the manager to show you the actual staffing rota for the past two weeks, not a template. Count how many overnight shifts were covered by permanent staff versus agency workers, and ask what the minimum staffing level is on a night shift for 65 residents."}
Is the care effective?
{"found":"The Effective domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. This domain typically covers training, care planning, nutrition, and access to healthcare professionals such as GPs and specialist nurses. The home lists dementia as a specialism, and the Effective rating suggests inspectors were broadly satisfied with how care is planned and delivered. No specific examples, quotes, or observations are available in the published summary.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"A Good rating for Effective tells you that inspectors did not find serious gaps in training or care planning, but it does not tell you whether the care plan written for your parent would actually reflect who they are. Our Good Practice evidence base, drawing on 61 studies, is clear that care plans should be living documents, reviewed with families, not paperwork completed on admission and rarely revisited. Food quality is also part of this domain and is mentioned in 20.9% of positive family reviews as a marker of genuine care. You will need to visit at a mealtime to assess this for yourself.","evidence_base":"The Leeds Beckett rapid evidence review found that regular GP access and dementia-specific training, including understanding of non-verbal communication, are among the strongest predictors of positive outcomes for people living with dementia in care homes.","watch_out":"Ask to see a sample care plan (anonymised if needed) to check whether it contains personal history, preferences, and communication notes, or whether it reads like a generic medical document. Then ask how often plans are reviewed and whether families are invited to take part."}
Is this home caring?
{"found":"The Caring domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. This domain covers how staff interact with the people who live at the home, including whether dignity and privacy are respected and whether individuals are supported to maintain independence. The published summary does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, or specific observations of staff interactions. No concerns were raised in this domain.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Staff warmth is the single biggest driver of family satisfaction in our review data, mentioned in 57.3% of positive reviews, and compassion and dignity feature in 55.2%. A Good rating in Caring is a positive signal, but with no specific observations or quotes from residents in the published text, you cannot verify the detail from the inspection alone. The most reliable way to assess this is to visit unannounced if possible, or at least at a time you have not pre-arranged, and watch how staff move through corridors, how they speak to the people who live there, and whether interactions feel unhurried.","evidence_base":"Good Practice research confirms that non-verbal communication matters as much as verbal interaction for people with advanced dementia. Staff who use gentle eye contact, unhurried movement, and address people by their preferred name produce measurably better wellbeing outcomes, regardless of formal training status.","watch_out":"During your visit, notice whether staff use the preferred name of the person they are speaking to, not just their first name on a badge. Ask the manager what name your parent would be called by, and how that preference would be recorded and shared with all staff including those on night shifts."}
Is the home responsive?
{"found":"The Responsive domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individual needs, including activities, engagement, and end-of-life care. The home's specialisms include dementia and physical disabilities, which suggests the service is expected to cater for a range of needs and abilities. No specific detail on the activities programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life planning is available in the published summary.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Activities and engagement appear in 21.4% of positive family reviews, and resident happiness appears in 27.1%. A Good rating in Responsive is encouraging, but the inspection text available gives no detail about whether activities are tailored to individuals or rely mainly on group sessions. For someone with advanced dementia who cannot join a group quiz or craft session, the question of one-to-one engagement is critical. Good Practice evidence is clear that tailored individual activities, including familiar household tasks, produce better wellbeing outcomes than group-only programmes.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research and Leeds Beckett review found that Montessori-based and task-oriented individual activities, such as folding laundry, tending plants, or handling familiar objects from a person's past, are associated with reduced agitation and improved wellbeing in people with moderate to advanced dementia.","watch_out":"Ask the activities coordinator to describe what a typical Tuesday looks like for a resident with moderate dementia who cannot engage with group sessions. If the answer is vague or refers only to group activities, ask specifically how staff would spend one-to-one time with your parent."}
Is the home well-led?
{"found":"The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the May 2022 inspection. This is the only domain not rated Good. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The specific reasons for the Requires Improvement rating are not detailed in the published summary available. The registered manager is Mrs Faye Eileen Maycroft, and the nominated individual is Mrs Linda Colleen Simpson. The home is run by Macc Care (Studley) Ltd.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Leadership quality is one of the strongest predictors of whether a care home improves or declines over time. A Requires Improvement rating in Well-led, maintained as recently as July 2023, means the home has not yet demonstrated to inspectors that its governance and oversight are consistently effective. Our Good Practice evidence base shows that leadership stability and a culture where staff can raise concerns without fear are the foundation of safe, person-centred care. The 23.4% weight our family review data places on management and leadership reflects how strongly families feel this when something goes wrong. This is the area to probe hardest before you decide.","evidence_base":"The Leeds Beckett rapid evidence review found that leadership stability, defined as a consistent registered manager with clear accountability and visible presence on the floor, is one of the most reliable predictors of quality trajectory in care homes, particularly those with a dementia specialism.","watch_out":"Ask the registered manager directly: what specifically did the inspection identify as Requires Improvement in Well-led, and what has changed since May 2022? A home with genuine improvement in progress will be able to answer this question clearly and show you evidence, such as updated governance records or staff feedback mechanisms, rather than speaking in generalities."}
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Against the DCC Good Practice in Dementia Care standards, this home’s evidence aligns most strongly on The home provides residential care for adults over 65 and under 65, including those with physical disabilities. They offer specialist dementia care alongside their general nursing services.. Gaps or open questions remain on For residents living with dementia, the team here understands the importance of flexible routines and personalised approaches. The structured daily activities and community connections help maintain engagement and quality of life. — 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
Studley Rose Care Home scores in the mid-range overall, reflecting a Good rating across four domains but a Requires Improvement in leadership. The inspection report provides limited specific detail across most themes, which limits how confidently any area can be scored.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The atmosphere here strikes visitors immediately — staff are consistently described as friendly and approachable, taking time to engage with residents even during busy periods. Families notice how their loved ones receive support that's adapted to their individual needs and preferences, with dignity always at the forefront. The home actively creates connections with the local community through regular events and outings, helping residents maintain that vital sense of belonging.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how staff maintain their warmth and attentiveness regardless of how busy things get. The nursing team receives particular praise for their medical expertise, especially when supporting residents through recovery after hospital stays. Communication with families appears to be a real strength, with staff keeping relatives informed and involved in care decisions.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere that combines professional nursing care with genuine human connection, Studley Rose deserves your consideration.
Worth a visit
Studley Rose Care Home, on Pool Road in Studley, was rated Good overall at its inspection in May 2022, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains. The exception is Well-led, which was rated Requires Improvement. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating. The home is a 65-bed nursing home with dementia listed as a specialism, alongside care for adults over and under 65 with physical disabilities. The published report summary provides limited specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, making it difficult to give you a full picture of day-to-day life at the home. The Requires Improvement in Well-led is the most important area to probe before making a decision. On a visit, ask to speak with the registered manager, find out how long she has been in post, and ask directly what improvements have been made since the inspection. A well-led home should be able to answer that question clearly and without hesitation.
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In Their Own Words
How Studley Rose Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where nursing expertise meets genuine warmth and friendship
Nursing home in Studley: True Peace of Mind
Families often tell us they feel genuine relief after visiting Studley Rose Care Home in Studley. The modern purpose-built environment immediately feels welcoming, but it's the way staff greet each resident by name and stop to chat that really catches visitors' attention. Located in the heart of the West Midlands, this home has built its reputation on combining skilled nursing care with the kind of warmth that makes residents feel truly at home.
Who they care for
The home provides residential care for adults over 65 and under 65, including those with physical disabilities. They offer specialist dementia care alongside their general nursing services.
For residents living with dementia, the team here understands the importance of flexible routines and personalised approaches. The structured daily activities and community connections help maintain engagement and quality of life.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how staff maintain their warmth and attentiveness regardless of how busy things get. The nursing team receives particular praise for their medical expertise, especially when supporting residents through recovery after hospital stays. Communication with families appears to be a real strength, with staff keeping relatives informed and involved in care decisions.
The home & environment
The modern building offers en-suite rooms and well-maintained communal spaces that families consistently praise for their cleanliness. Meals get regular mentions for their quality, with drinks and snacks available throughout the day. There's a full calendar of activities too — from arts and crafts sessions to cinema afternoons and salon services that keep days varied and engaging.
“If you're looking for somewhere that combines professional nursing care with genuine human connection, Studley Rose deserves your consideration.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
