Quinton House Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds35
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-12-29
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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 warmth75
- Compassion & dignity75
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership45
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-12-29
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the November 2023 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published summary does not include specific detail about care plan review frequency, GP access arrangements, dementia training content, or how food quality and choice were assessed. A Good rating indicates inspectors did not find these areas to be failing, but without specific observations or quotes it is not possible to say how strong the evidence was.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the November 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. The published summary does not include specific inspector observations about how staff spoke to or interacted with residents, whether residents were addressed by preferred names, or how staff responded to distress. A Good rating indicates these areas were not found to be inadequate, but the absence of published detail means the strength of the evidence behind the rating is unclear.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the November 2023 inspection. Responsiveness covers how well the home tailors its activities, engagement, and care to the individual needs of each person, including those with advanced dementia who may not be able to join group activities, and those approaching the end of life. The published summary provides no specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, or end-of-life care planning. A Good rating indicates these areas were not found to be inadequate at the time of inspection.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Requires Improvement at the November 2023 inspection. This is the only domain below Good and it is a significant finding. Well-led covers management visibility, governance systems, staff culture, accountability, and the home's ability to identify and act on problems. The published summary does not detail the specific failures that led to this rating. It is also important to note that Quinton Gardens was subsequently archived in January 2026, meaning its registration with the regulator ended, and this may or may not be connected to the leadership concerns identified in 2023.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in supporting people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They're equipped to care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, offering flexibility for families with different care needs. For those living with dementia, Quinton Gardens provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the importance of creating a supportive environment where residents with memory challenges can feel secure and valued. 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
Quinton Gardens scores well across care and safety domains, but the Requires Improvement rating for leadership pulls the overall score down and raises questions about oversight and governance that families should probe directly.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Quinton Gardens, in Stratford-upon-Avon, was inspected in November 2023 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings across Safety, Effectiveness, Caring, and Responsiveness. The home provides nursing care for up to 35 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. Those four Good domain ratings indicate that inspectors did not find serious or widespread failures in the day-to-day care your parent would receive. The significant caveat is that Well-led was rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found concerns about leadership, governance, or oversight that had not been resolved at the time of inspection. Leadership quality is one of the strongest predictors of whether a home maintains or improves its standards over time, so this matters for your decision. It is also important to note that Quinton Gardens was deregistered and archived in January 2026, meaning it is no longer operating as a registered care service. If you are reading this report as part of a historical review or are considering a related provider, you should confirm the current registration status of any home you are actively considering before visiting.
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In Their Own Words
How Quinton House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support across generations in Stratford upon Avon
Nursing home in Stratford upon Avon: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care home when someone has complex needs requires careful consideration. Quinton Gardens in Stratford upon Avon provides specialist support for adults of all ages, including those under 65. The home offers dedicated care for people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home specialises in supporting people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They're equipped to care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, offering flexibility for families with different care needs.
For those living with dementia, Quinton Gardens provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the importance of creating a supportive environment where residents with memory challenges can feel secure and valued.
“Getting a real feel for any care home means seeing it for yourself — the atmosphere, the interactions, the daily rhythms that make up life there.”
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
Quinton Gardens scores well across care and safety domains, but the Requires Improvement rating for leadership pulls the overall score down and raises questions about oversight and governance that families should probe directly.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Quinton Gardens, in Stratford-upon-Avon, was inspected in November 2023 and rated Good overall, with Good ratings across Safety, Effectiveness, Caring, and Responsiveness. The home provides nursing care for up to 35 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. Those four Good domain ratings indicate that inspectors did not find serious or widespread failures in the day-to-day care your parent would receive. The significant caveat is that Well-led was rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found concerns about leadership, governance, or oversight that had not been resolved at the time of inspection. Leadership quality is one of the strongest predictors of whether a home maintains or improves its standards over time, so this matters for your decision. It is also important to note that Quinton Gardens was deregistered and archived in January 2026, meaning it is no longer operating as a registered care service. If you are reading this report as part of a historical review or are considering a related provider, you should confirm the current registration status of any home you are actively considering before visiting.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Quinton House Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Quinton House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support across generations in Stratford upon Avon
Nursing home in Stratford upon Avon: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right care home when someone has complex needs requires careful consideration. Quinton Gardens in Stratford upon Avon provides specialist support for adults of all ages, including those under 65. The home offers dedicated care for people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home specialises in supporting people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They're equipped to care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, offering flexibility for families with different care needs.
For those living with dementia, Quinton Gardens provides specialist care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the importance of creating a supportive environment where residents with memory challenges can feel secure and valued.
Management & ethos
Early impressions suggest the management team and staff at Quinton Gardens are building something positive. While it's still early days to fully understand their approach, initial feedback points to a team that cares about getting things right.
“Getting a real feel for any care home means seeing it for yourself — the atmosphere, the interactions, the daily rhythms that make up life there.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
