Fosse Way View Care Home
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 beds70
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-08-05
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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
Based on 2 Google reviews · 0 reviews on carehome.co.uk · most recent 2026-04-10
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-08-05 · Report published 2022-08-05
Is this home safe?
{"found":"The Safe domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This means inspectors were satisfied that the home was meeting baseline safety standards at the time of the visit. The home cares for up to 70 people including those living with dementia. No specific concerns about medicines, staffing levels, or infection control were recorded in the published text. No detail about how incidents or safeguarding concerns are managed is included in the available report.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"A Good safety rating is reassuring, but it tells you the floor was met u2014 not how high the ceiling is. For families choosing a dementia care home, the most important safety question is what happens at night, when staffing typically reduces and your parent is most vulnerable. Our analysis of 3,602 family reviews found that attentive, responsive staffing is one of the top concerns families raise. Good Practice evidence consistently shows that night staffing ratios and the consistency of who is on shift u2014 permanent staff versus agency u2014 are two of the strongest predictors of whether a person with dementia feels safe and settled after dark. The published report gives you no numbers on either of these questions, so you will need to ask directly.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research / Leeds Beckett rapid evidence review found that reliance on agency staff undermines care consistency, which matters particularly for people with dementia who depend on familiar faces to feel secure.","watch_out":"When you visit, ask the unit manager: 'How many permanent, named staff are on the dementia unit between 10pm and 7am on a typical weeknight, and how often do you use agency staff to cover those shifts?'"}
Is the care effective?
{"found":"The Effective domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. Dementia is listed as a registered specialism, which means the home is formally registered to provide this type of care. A Good rating in this domain ordinarily indicates inspectors were satisfied with training, care planning, and healthcare access. No specific detail about dementia training content, GP access frequency, medication management, or care plan review processes appears in the published text.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Effectiveness in a dementia setting means that staff understand what your parent's dementia means for them personally u2014 not just what stage they are at, but what calms them, what distresses them, and what brings them pleasure. Our family review data shows that dementia-specific care quality is one of the themes families mention most when things go right u2014 and most painfully when things go wrong. Good Practice research emphasises that care plans should be living documents, updated after every significant change in your parent's condition, and that family involvement in those reviews is what makes them accurate. A Good rating here is a positive sign, but without detail you cannot tell how frequently plans are reviewed or how deeply staff know the individuals in their care.","evidence_base":"The Leeds Beckett evidence review found that person-centred care planning u2014 where staff regularly update plans based on observed changes in the individual, not just scheduled reviews u2014 is one of the strongest predictors of quality of life for people with dementia.","watch_out":"Ask to see the format of a care plan and ask: 'When was the last time my parent's plan would be reviewed, and how would you involve me if their needs changed significantly this week?'"}
Is this home caring?
{"found":"The Caring domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This means inspectors were satisfied that staff were treating people with dignity and respect at the time of the visit. The home's specialism in dementia care implies an expectation of person-centred practice. No direct observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes about kindness, and no examples of how dignity is maintained in personal care routines appear in the published text.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Of all the themes families raise in our review data, staff warmth (57.3% of positive reviews mention it) and compassion and dignity (55.2%) are by far the most important. When families feel at peace about a care home, it is almost always because they have seen staff speak gently, use their parent's preferred name, and take time rather than rushing. Good Practice research highlights that for people with advanced dementia who cannot easily communicate distress verbally, staff who notice and respond to non-verbal cues u2014 a furrowed brow, a pulled-away hand, a change in breathing u2014 are the difference between hidden suffering and genuine wellbeing. A Good rating here is a baseline, but the only way to assess warmth is to see it with your own eyes.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research review found that non-verbal communication u2014 staff noticing and responding to physical and behavioural cues u2014 is as important as verbal interaction for people with dementia, and that homes where staff are trained to read these cues report significantly lower rates of unexplained distress.","watch_out":"When you visit unannounced or informally, watch how staff greet your parent in the corridor u2014 do they make eye contact, use a preferred name, and slow down? Or do they walk past without acknowledgement?"}
Is the home responsive?
{"found":"The Responsive domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. A Good rating here indicates inspectors were satisfied that the home was responding to individual needs and preferences. Dementia is a registered specialism. No specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, end-of-life planning, or how individual preferences are incorporated into daily life appears in the published text.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"For your parent to have a real life in a care home u2014 not just a safe one u2014 the home needs to know what matters to them and actively build that into every day. Our family review data shows that resident happiness (27.1%) and meaningful activities (21.4%) are two of the themes families most associate with a home that truly cares. Good Practice research strongly warns against activity programmes that are group-only: people with moderate to advanced dementia often cannot participate in group sessions and need one-to-one engagement built into the care day u2014 help with familiar household tasks, music from their era, looking through photographs. Whether Fosse Way View does this well cannot be determined from the published report. This is one of the most important questions to explore when you visit.","evidence_base":"The Leeds Beckett evidence review found that Montessori-based and household-task activities u2014 folding laundry, tending plants, preparing simple food u2014 significantly improve engagement and reduce agitation in people with dementia compared to passive group entertainment.","watch_out":"Ask the activities coordinator: 'If my parent reaches a stage where they can't join a group session, what would a typical Tuesday afternoon look like for them specifically?' If the answer is vague, probe further."}
Is the home well-led?
{"found":"The Well-Led domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. A registered manager (Mrs Elizabeth Joanne Wood) and a nominated individual (Ms Anna Gretchen Selby) are named and formally registered, indicating that accountability structures are in place. The home is operated by HC-One Management Limited, a large national provider. No specific detail about the manager's tenure, visibility on the floor, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints and learning from incidents appears in the published text.","quotes":[],"family_meaning":"Good leadership is what determines whether a care home improves over time or slides. Our family review data shows that families notice management quality u2014 visible managers, staff who feel supported, and homes that respond promptly when something goes wrong u2014 in nearly a quarter of positive reviews. Good Practice research is clear that leadership stability is one of the strongest predictors of care quality: homes where the manager has been in post for several years consistently outperform those with frequent turnover. Fosse Way View is part of a large national group, which can mean strong systems and training but can also mean a focus on occupancy and cost management. The inspection gives you no information about how long the current manager has been in post or how the culture feels on the ground.","evidence_base":"The IFF Research / Leeds Beckett review found that leadership stability u2014 a consistent, visible manager who empowers staff to speak up u2014 is one of the single strongest predictors of sustained care quality and positive trajectory over time.","watch_out":"Ask directly: 'How long has the current registered manager been in post, and how many care staff have left in the last 12 months?' High turnover is a warning sign regardless of the inspection rating."}
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 team here cares for adults across different age groups, with particular experience supporting people under 65 who are living with dementia. They also provide care for older residents.. Gaps or open questions remain on Supporting someone with young-onset dementia requires understanding their unique needs and life stage. The care team works to provide appropriate activities and support that reflects where each person is in their 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
Fosse Way View achieved a Good rating across all five domains in July 2022, but the inspection report provided contains very limited narrative detail — scores reflect a Good baseline with no specific observations, quotes, or examples available to push any theme higher.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Fosse Way View Care Home in Nottingham was inspected in July 2022 and rated Good across all five domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. The home is registered to care for up to 70 people, including adults living with dementia, and is operated by HC-One Management Limited with a named registered manager in post. A Good rating in every domain is a meaningful baseline: it means inspectors found no significant concerns and were satisfied that the home met regulatory standards at the time of the visit. However, the published inspection report contains very little narrative detail — no direct observations, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of what good care looks like day-to-day at this home. That makes it genuinely difficult to assess what life would be like for your mum or dad here. The inspection is also over two years old, which means the picture may have changed. Before visiting, ask specifically: how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit overnight, how much does the home rely on agency staff, and when your parent's care plan would last have been reviewed and updated.
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In Their Own Words
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Specialist dementia care for younger adults in Nottingham
Fosse Way View Care Home – Expert Care in Nottingham
When someone under 65 needs dementia care, finding the right support feels especially important. Fosse Way View Care Home in Nottingham provides specialised care for both younger and older adults living with dementia. The home focuses on creating an environment where people of different ages can receive the tailored support they need.
Who they care for
The team here cares for adults across different age groups, with particular experience supporting people under 65 who are living with dementia. They also provide care for older residents.
Supporting someone with young-onset dementia requires understanding their unique needs and life stage. The care team works to provide appropriate activities and support that reflects where each person is in their life.
“If you're looking for dementia care in Nottingham, particularly for someone under 65, it's worth finding out more about their approach.”
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