The Willows Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- 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
People talk about the friendly atmosphere that greets you as soon as you walk in. Carers take time to chat with residents and really get to know them. There's a weekly hairdresser who visits, and residents can treat themselves to manicures when they fancy a bit of pampering.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2024-01-23
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Inspectors rated this domain Good at the January 2024 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism, meaning care for people living with dementia is within its registered scope. The published report does not include specific information about care plan content, GP access, medication management, dementia training, or how food quality and dietary needs are managed.Is this home caring?
Inspectors rated this domain Good at the January 2024 inspection. No specific observations of staff interactions, dignity practices, or resident wellbeing are included in the published report. The Good rating indicates inspectors found no concerns in this area during their visit.Is the home responsive?
Inspectors rated this domain Good at the January 2024 inspection. The home is registered to offer individualised personal care for adults with dementia and physical disabilities. The published report does not include specific information about the activity programme, individual engagement for residents who cannot join groups, complaints handling, or end-of-life planning.Is the home well-led?
Inspectors rated this domain Good at the January 2024 inspection. Ms Kerry Louise Rotherhambone is the registered manager and Mr Peter James Goss is the nominated individual, providing a named leadership structure. The published report does not include information about management visibility, staff culture, how concerns are handled, or governance processes.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The Willows supports adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need care. They work with people living with dementia and physical disabilities, adapting their approach to each person's needs. For residents with dementia, the carers understand how to provide reassurance and familiarity. The regular activities and consistent faces help create the kind of routine that makes a real difference. 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
The Willows Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in January 2024, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than direct inspector observations or resident testimony.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People talk about the friendly atmosphere that greets you as soon as you walk in. Carers take time to chat with residents and really get to know them. There's a weekly hairdresser who visits, and residents can treat themselves to manicures when they fancy a bit of pampering.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you'd like to see how The Willows might work for your family, getting in touch for a visit could help you decide.
Worth a visit
The Willows Care Home, at 14 Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 9 January 2024, published on 23 January 2024. A consistent Good across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led is a positive and reassuring baseline. The home is registered to care for people living with dementia and physical disabilities, covers both younger and older adults, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed evidence. A Good rating tells you inspectors found no significant concerns, but it does not tell you what day-to-day life looks like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see last month's staffing rota and activity schedule, and speak directly to the registered manager about night staffing ratios, agency staff use, and how the home supports people living with dementia specifically.
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In Their Own Words
How The Willows Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where friendly carers help residents feel genuinely welcomed every day
Compassionate Care in Wolverhampton at The Willows Care Home
When you're looking for care in Wolverhampton, you want somewhere that combines real warmth with proper support. The Willows Care Home brings both together, creating a place where residents can relax and enjoy their days. Families visiting here often comment on how comfortable and settled their loved ones seem.
Who they care for
The Willows supports adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need care. They work with people living with dementia and physical disabilities, adapting their approach to each person's needs.
For residents with dementia, the carers understand how to provide reassurance and familiarity. The regular activities and consistent faces help create the kind of routine that makes a real difference.
“If you'd like to see how The Willows might work for your family, getting in touch for a visit could help you decide.”
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
The Willows Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in January 2024, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than direct inspector observations or resident testimony.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People talk about the friendly atmosphere that greets you as soon as you walk in. Carers take time to chat with residents and really get to know them. There's a weekly hairdresser who visits, and residents can treat themselves to manicures when they fancy a bit of pampering.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you'd like to see how The Willows might work for your family, getting in touch for a visit could help you decide.
Worth a visit
The Willows Care Home, at 14 Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 9 January 2024, published on 23 January 2024. A consistent Good across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led is a positive and reassuring baseline. The home is registered to care for people living with dementia and physical disabilities, covers both younger and older adults, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed evidence. A Good rating tells you inspectors found no significant concerns, but it does not tell you what day-to-day life looks like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see last month's staffing rota and activity schedule, and speak directly to the registered manager about night staffing ratios, agency staff use, and how the home supports people living with dementia specifically.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Willows Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Willows Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where friendly carers help residents feel genuinely welcomed every day
Compassionate Care in Wolverhampton at The Willows Care Home
When you're looking for care in Wolverhampton, you want somewhere that combines real warmth with proper support. The Willows Care Home brings both together, creating a place where residents can relax and enjoy their days. Families visiting here often comment on how comfortable and settled their loved ones seem.
Who they care for
The Willows supports adults of all ages, including those under 65 who need care. They work with people living with dementia and physical disabilities, adapting their approach to each person's needs.
For residents with dementia, the carers understand how to provide reassurance and familiarity. The regular activities and consistent faces help create the kind of routine that makes a real difference.
The home & environment
The home keeps everything clean and well-looked after, which families really appreciate. Meals offer proper choice, so there's always something to suit different tastes and appetites.
“If you'd like to see how The Willows might work for your family, getting in touch for a visit could help you decide.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
