Jacobs Neurological Centre | Elysium Healthcare
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds82
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-12-22
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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 eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity50
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality50
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-12-22
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Jacobs Neurological Centre received a Good rating for Effective at its November 2024 assessment. The home specialises in neurological conditions alongside dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, which requires staff to hold specific clinical knowledge. No concerns were identified in this domain. The published report does not contain detail on care plan quality, GP access frequency, dementia training content, or food provision. The Good rating indicates the inspector was satisfied, but the basis for that judgement is not set out in the published findings.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was not rated at the November 2024 inspection. This is an important gap. The inspection report does not contain any narrative, observations, quotes, or findings relating to staff warmth, dignity, privacy, or how staff respond to distress. It is not possible from the published findings to tell you how kind the staff are, how your parent would be treated day to day, or whether their preferences and identity are known and respected. This absence does not mean care is poor, but it does mean the evidence base for this domain is effectively zero.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsive at its November 2024 assessment. Responsive covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's needs and wishes. The published report does not detail the activities programme, one-to-one engagement provision, or how the home handles complaints. No concerns were recorded. The Good rating suggests the inspector was satisfied, but without narrative detail, the specific strengths are not visible in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
Jacobs Neurological Centre received a Good rating for Well-led at its November 2024 assessment. The home has a named registered manager, Miss Laura Anne Chapman, and a nominated individual, Ms Sheetal Shah. It is operated by Elysium Healthcare No.2 Limited, a larger provider group. The published report does not provide detail on manager tenure, staff culture, how the home learns from incidents, or how families are kept informed and involved. The Good rating indicates the inspector found governance and leadership satisfactory.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The centre specialises in neurological conditions and physical disabilities, supporting both younger adults under 65 and older residents. They also provide dementia care and support for those with sensory impairments. For residents with dementia alongside neurological conditions, the centre offers specialist support within their broader neurological care framework. 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
Jacobs Neurological Centre received Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Responsive, and Well-led at its November 2024 assessment, but the Caring domain was not rated. The overall Family Score of 72 reflects solid official findings alongside significant gaps in published detail that families will need to fill by visiting and asking questions directly.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Jacobs Neurological Centre, on High Wych Road in Sawbridgeworth, was assessed in November 2024 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings in Safe, Effective, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is an 82-bed nursing home run by Elysium Healthcare No.2 Limited, with a registered manager in place. It supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and neurological conditions across a broad age range. The published inspection report contains very limited narrative detail, which makes it difficult to give you the specific, confident picture you deserve. The Caring domain was not rated at this inspection, which is a significant gap given that staff warmth and compassion are the two factors families value most in our review data. Before making a decision, visit in person, observe how staff interact with your parent in corridors and communal spaces, and ask the manager directly about the questions listed in this report.
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In Their Own Words
How Jacobs Neurological Centre | Elysium Healthcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist neurological care in peaceful woodland surroundings
Jacobs Neurological Centre – Expert Care in Sawbridgeworth
When neurological conditions require expert support, families search for places that truly understand complex needs. Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth provides specialist care for adults with physical disabilities and neurological conditions. The centre sits within woodland grounds that families describe as particularly therapeutic for both residents and visitors.
Who they care for
The centre specialises in neurological conditions and physical disabilities, supporting both younger adults under 65 and older residents. They also provide dementia care and support for those with sensory impairments.
For residents with dementia alongside neurological conditions, the centre offers specialist support within their broader neurological care framework.
“The woodland setting creates a distinctive environment for this specialist neurological centre.”
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
Jacobs Neurological Centre received Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Responsive, and Well-led at its November 2024 assessment, but the Caring domain was not rated. The overall Family Score of 72 reflects solid official findings alongside significant gaps in published detail that families will need to fill by visiting and asking questions directly.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Jacobs Neurological Centre, on High Wych Road in Sawbridgeworth, was assessed in November 2024 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings in Safe, Effective, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is an 82-bed nursing home run by Elysium Healthcare No.2 Limited, with a registered manager in place. It supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and neurological conditions across a broad age range. The published inspection report contains very limited narrative detail, which makes it difficult to give you the specific, confident picture you deserve. The Caring domain was not rated at this inspection, which is a significant gap given that staff warmth and compassion are the two factors families value most in our review data. Before making a decision, visit in person, observe how staff interact with your parent in corridors and communal spaces, and ask the manager directly about the questions listed in this report.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Jacobs Neurological Centre | Elysium Healthcare measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Jacobs Neurological Centre | Elysium Healthcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist neurological care in peaceful woodland surroundings
Jacobs Neurological Centre – Expert Care in Sawbridgeworth
When neurological conditions require expert support, families search for places that truly understand complex needs. Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth provides specialist care for adults with physical disabilities and neurological conditions. The centre sits within woodland grounds that families describe as particularly therapeutic for both residents and visitors.
Who they care for
The centre specialises in neurological conditions and physical disabilities, supporting both younger adults under 65 and older residents. They also provide dementia care and support for those with sensory impairments.
For residents with dementia alongside neurological conditions, the centre offers specialist support within their broader neurological care framework.
Management & ethos
Experiences with the management team vary considerably. While some families report direct engagement with senior leadership, others describe less positive interactions around care delivery.
The home & environment
The centre benefits from accessible gardens and outdoor spaces that families value. These woodland surroundings provide peaceful areas where residents can spend time outdoors when weather permits.
“The woodland setting creates a distinctive environment for this specialist neurological centre.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
