St. Martin's 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 beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-05-02
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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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-05-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the April 2019 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare professionals. The published text does not describe training content, care plan processes, or food provision in any detail. No concerns were flagged. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which would normally require inspectors to assess dementia-specific training, but no findings on this are published.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the April 2019 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. The published report does not include any direct observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or specific examples of how dignity was maintained. No concerns were raised. The July 2023 monitoring review did not identify any new concerns in this area.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the April 2019 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. The published report does not describe the activities programme, how activities are tailored to individuals, or whether one-to-one engagement is available for people who cannot join group sessions. No concerns were flagged. End-of-life care planning is not referenced in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the April 2019 inspection. The home is operated by St Martins Nursing Home Limited. A registered manager, Ms Lorraine Holt, and a nominated individual, Mr David Underhill, are named in the registration details. The published inspection findings do not describe management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home learns from incidents. The July 2023 monitoring review did not identify any leadership concerns.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. They coordinate with hospitals and families during end-of-life care. St Martin's has experience caring for residents with dementia, providing structured activities designed to encourage social engagement. The home works with families to review and optimise medication where appropriate. 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
St Martin's Nursing Home scored Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, so the family score reflects that Good rating rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Martin's Nursing Home at 51 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2019. The home is a 24-bed nursing home specialising in dementia care for adults over 65, with a named registered manager and nominated individual in place. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the rating. The most important thing to know is that the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail. All five domain ratings are Good, which is a positive signal, but families are left with a great many unanswered questions about staffing numbers, activities, food, dementia-specific adaptations, and how the home communicates with families. The inspection is also now more than six years old, which means the home could look quite different today. Before visiting, call the home and ask specifically: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit at night, how often are care plans reviewed, and whether you can speak to another family currently using the home.
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In Their Own Words
How St. Martin's Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Nursing care with activities and seasonal touches in Sutton Coldfield
Nursing home in Sutton Coldfield: True Peace of Mind
St Martin's Nursing Home in Sutton Coldfield provides nursing care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home organises regular activities and outings for residents, with staff maintaining seasonal decorations in communal areas throughout the year.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. They coordinate with hospitals and families during end-of-life care.
St Martin's has experience caring for residents with dementia, providing structured activities designed to encourage social engagement. The home works with families to review and optimise medication where appropriate.
“To learn more about St Martin's approach to nursing care, you might like to arrange a visit to see the home for yourself.”
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
St Martin's Nursing Home scored Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, so the family score reflects that Good rating rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Martin's Nursing Home at 51 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2019. The home is a 24-bed nursing home specialising in dementia care for adults over 65, with a named registered manager and nominated individual in place. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the rating. The most important thing to know is that the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail. All five domain ratings are Good, which is a positive signal, but families are left with a great many unanswered questions about staffing numbers, activities, food, dementia-specific adaptations, and how the home communicates with families. The inspection is also now more than six years old, which means the home could look quite different today. Before visiting, call the home and ask specifically: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit at night, how often are care plans reviewed, and whether you can speak to another family currently using the home.
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Let our analysis show you how St. Martin's Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St. Martin's Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Nursing care with activities and seasonal touches in Sutton Coldfield
Nursing home in Sutton Coldfield: True Peace of Mind
St Martin's Nursing Home in Sutton Coldfield provides nursing care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home organises regular activities and outings for residents, with staff maintaining seasonal decorations in communal areas throughout the year.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. They coordinate with hospitals and families during end-of-life care.
St Martin's has experience caring for residents with dementia, providing structured activities designed to encourage social engagement. The home works with families to review and optimise medication where appropriate.
“To learn more about St Martin's approach to nursing care, you might like to arrange a visit to see the home for yourself.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
