Parker House Nursing 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 beds25
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2024-01-23
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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
Relatives talk about arriving to find their loved ones engaged in conversation rather than simply being looked after. Staff appear to have mastered the balance between providing necessary care and maintaining normal social interaction. New residents often settle within days rather than weeks, helped by the gentle way routines are introduced.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership40
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2024-01-23
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2024 inspection. For a home specialising in dementia care, this domain covers care planning, dementia training, nutrition, and access to GPs and other health professionals. The published report contains no specific detail about any of these areas. There are no recorded examples of care plan content, no reference to training programmes, and no observations about mealtimes or health monitoring.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2024 inspection. This is the domain most directly linked to the quality of staff interactions, including dignity, respect, use of preferred names, and unhurried care. The published report does not include any specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback about caring practices. The Good rating alone is the only evidence available.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2024 inspection. For a dementia-specialist home, responsiveness covers the activities programme, individual engagement, and end-of-life care planning. The published report contains no specific detail about any of these areas. There are no descriptions of activities observed, no mention of individual care tailoring, and no reference to end-of-life planning processes.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the March 2024 inspection. This is the area that caused the home's overall rating to decline from its previous Good. The published report does not specify which aspects of leadership were found wanting. The registration records show two current registered managers, Mrs Shameem Akhtar and Mrs Glenys Lesley Winson, which is an unusual arrangement that may reflect a leadership transition. The home is run by Rodenvine (Nottingham) Limited.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Parker House provides nursing care for adults of all ages, with particular experience in dementia care. The team has shown they can support residents whose dementia leads to particularly challenging moments, maintaining safety while preserving dignity. They work closely with families to understand each person's specific needs and triggers. 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
Parker House scores in the cautious mid-range. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, which is encouraging, but the Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement and the inspection report provides very little specific detail to verify what good care actually looks like day to day.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Relatives talk about arriving to find their loved ones engaged in conversation rather than simply being looked after. Staff appear to have mastered the balance between providing necessary care and maintaining normal social interaction. New residents often settle within days rather than weeks, helped by the gentle way routines are introduced.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team keeps families in the loop without making them chase for updates. When challenging situations arise, they handle them with a blend of professional know-how and genuine concern. Staff throughout the home share this approachable style — patient when things get difficult, friendly in their daily interactions.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth arranging a visit to see if their approach to individualised care fits what you're looking for.
Worth a visit
Parker House Nursing Home, on Albemarle Road in Nottingham, was assessed in March 2024 and rated Requires Improvement overall. The published report records Good ratings across four domains, Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive, but the Well-led domain fell short. The home has declined from a previous Good overall rating, which is a meaningful signal worth taking seriously before you decide. The most significant limitation of this report is how little specific detail it contains. There are no recorded inspector observations, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no examples of what good care looks like in practice at Parker House. That absence makes it genuinely difficult to know how the Good ratings were earned. On a visit, pay particular attention to leadership: ask to speak to the registered manager in person, ask what specific improvements are under way following the Requires Improvement rating, and request sight of the home's action plan and timeline for addressing the Well-led concerns.
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In Their Own Words
How Parker House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where settling in feels natural and families stay connected
Parker House Nursing Home – Expert Care in Nottingham
Making the move into residential care can feel overwhelming, but Parker House Nursing Home in Nottingham has built its reputation on helping new residents find their feet quickly. Families describe a place where their relatives are seen as individuals first, with staff taking time to learn what makes each person tick. It's this personal approach that seems to make the difference.
Who they care for
Parker House provides nursing care for adults of all ages, with particular experience in dementia care.
The team has shown they can support residents whose dementia leads to particularly challenging moments, maintaining safety while preserving dignity. They work closely with families to understand each person's specific needs and triggers.
“It's worth arranging a visit to see if their approach to individualised care fits what you're looking for.”
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
Parker House scores in the cautious mid-range. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, which is encouraging, but the Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement and the inspection report provides very little specific detail to verify what good care actually looks like day to day.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Relatives talk about arriving to find their loved ones engaged in conversation rather than simply being looked after. Staff appear to have mastered the balance between providing necessary care and maintaining normal social interaction. New residents often settle within days rather than weeks, helped by the gentle way routines are introduced.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team keeps families in the loop without making them chase for updates. When challenging situations arise, they handle them with a blend of professional know-how and genuine concern. Staff throughout the home share this approachable style — patient when things get difficult, friendly in their daily interactions.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth arranging a visit to see if their approach to individualised care fits what you're looking for.
Worth a visit
Parker House Nursing Home, on Albemarle Road in Nottingham, was assessed in March 2024 and rated Requires Improvement overall. The published report records Good ratings across four domains, Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive, but the Well-led domain fell short. The home has declined from a previous Good overall rating, which is a meaningful signal worth taking seriously before you decide. The most significant limitation of this report is how little specific detail it contains. There are no recorded inspector observations, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no examples of what good care looks like in practice at Parker House. That absence makes it genuinely difficult to know how the Good ratings were earned. On a visit, pay particular attention to leadership: ask to speak to the registered manager in person, ask what specific improvements are under way following the Requires Improvement rating, and request sight of the home's action plan and timeline for addressing the Well-led concerns.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Parker House Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Parker House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where settling in feels natural and families stay connected
Parker House Nursing Home – Expert Care in Nottingham
Making the move into residential care can feel overwhelming, but Parker House Nursing Home in Nottingham has built its reputation on helping new residents find their feet quickly. Families describe a place where their relatives are seen as individuals first, with staff taking time to learn what makes each person tick. It's this personal approach that seems to make the difference.
Who they care for
Parker House provides nursing care for adults of all ages, with particular experience in dementia care.
The team has shown they can support residents whose dementia leads to particularly challenging moments, maintaining safety while preserving dignity. They work closely with families to understand each person's specific needs and triggers.
Management & ethos
The management team keeps families in the loop without making them chase for updates. When challenging situations arise, they handle them with a blend of professional know-how and genuine concern. Staff throughout the home share this approachable style — patient when things get difficult, friendly in their daily interactions.
“It's worth arranging a visit to see if their approach to individualised care fits what you're looking for.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
