Dementia Care Home

Burcot Lodge Care Home

23 Greenhill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BJ

Residential homes

At a Glance

The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.

DCC Family Score
72/ 100
Weighted from family reviews
Dementia SpecialismConfirmed

Residential homes

Families Rate The Staff72 / 100

Staff warmth score

“Well Looked After”70%

of reviewers answered yes

Good to know

  • Registered beds54
  • SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
  • Last inspected2022-03-25

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The Evidence

What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.

Section 01

What families say

The eight family priority themes

  • Staff warmth72
  • Compassion & dignity72
  • Cleanliness70
  • Activities & engagement65
  • Food quality65
  • Healthcare68
  • Management & leadership72
  • Resident happiness70
Section 02

What inspectors found

Inspected 2022-03-25

  • Is this home safe?

    Good
    The Lodge at Burcot Grange was rated Good for Safety at the inspection carried out in August 2021. A Good Safe rating requires inspectors to be satisfied with medicines management, staffing levels, infection control, and how the home responds to risks. The published text does not reproduce specific observations from this domain, so the detail behind the rating is not available in the published findings. The home was registered and not dormant at the time of reporting.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the care effective?

    Good
    The home was rated Good for Effective at the August 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition, and access to healthcare professionals such as GPs. The published text does not detail what inspectors observed in any of these areas. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies a responsibility to evidence dementia-specific training and care planning, but no detail on either is reproduced in the published findings.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is this home caring?

    Good
    The Lodge at Burcot Grange was rated Good for Caring at the August 2021 inspection. This is the domain most directly connected to how staff treat the people who live there, covering warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are supported to maintain independence. The published report does not reproduce any inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or specific examples of dignified care. The rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the evidence behind that satisfaction is not available in the published text.
    Verified by inspectorResident testimony recorded
  • Is the home responsive?

    Good
    The home received a Good rating for Responsive at the August 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care to individual needs, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and how the home handles complaints. The published text does not describe any specific activities, individual engagement approaches, or complaint outcomes. The home supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which means responsive care must be adapted to a wide range of needs.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the home well-led?

    Good
    The Lodge at Burcot Grange was rated Good for Well-led at the August 2021 inspection. The home is operated by Reflections Care Limited, with Mrs Laura Jane Taylor as registered manager and Mrs Victoria Lucie Osborne as nominated individual. Having named, registered leadership in place is a positive structural finding. The published text does not describe the management culture, staff morale, quality assurance processes, or how the home handles feedback and learning from incidents.
    Verified by inspector
  • Source: CQC inspection report →

    Section 03

    What the evidence base says

    The home welcomes residents with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They care for adults both under and over 65, offering skilled support across different care needs. The team here understands how dementia changes over time and works to maintain dignity throughout that journey. They create structured days with music, singing, and crafts that help residents stay connected and engaged. 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.

72/ 100

DCC Family Score

The Lodge at Burcot Grange received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect a general positive finding rather than rich, verified evidence.

Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.
DCC Recommendation

Worth a visit

The Lodge at Burcot Grange, at 23 Greenhill, Bromsgrove, was inspected in August 2021 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home is registered to care for up to 54 people, including older adults, those living with dementia, and people with physical or sensory impairments. A named registered manager was in post at the time of inspection, which is a positive structural indicator. The main uncertainty here is the limited detail in the published inspection report. A Good rating tells you the home met the required standard, but the published text does not reproduce specific inspector observations, resident testimony, or family quotes that would let you assess the day-to-day quality of life for your parent. On a visit, pay close attention to how staff speak to the people who live there, whether residents look settled and occupied, and whether the environment feels appropriate for someone living with dementia. Ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, agency staff use, and how families are kept informed.

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In Their Own Words

How Burcot Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.

What Burcot Lodge Care Home says about itself

Where dementia care feels genuinely personal and families find real comfort

The Lodge at Burcot Grange – Your Trusted residential home

When families face dementia, they need somewhere that truly understands the journey ahead. The Lodge at Burcot Grange in Bromsgrove brings together skilled dementia support with the kind of warmth that helps everyone feel less alone. Set in peaceful grounds, this West Midlands home creates a calm, engaging environment where residents can enjoy each day.

Care & specialisms

Who they care for

    The home welcomes residents with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They care for adults both under and over 65, offering skilled support across different care needs.

    How they describe their dementia care

    The team here understands how dementia changes over time and works to maintain dignity throughout that journey. They create structured days with music, singing, and crafts that help residents stay connected and engaged.

    “If you're considering The Lodge at Burcot Grange, visiting will give you the clearest picture of daily life here.”

    DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.

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