Alexandra Care 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 beds40
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-10-05
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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
Visitors often comment on the welcoming nature of the staff here. People describe the team as friendly and personable in their daily interactions with residents. The home works to create an engaging environment through organised entertainment and social activities.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-10-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The April 2024 inspection rated this domain Good. The home holds a dementia specialism and is registered to provide nursing care, suggesting clinical and care planning systems should be in place. No specific detail is published about how care plans are written, how often they are reviewed, whether families are involved in reviews, or what dementia training staff receive. Food quality, dietary choice, and GP access are not described in the available summary.Is this home caring?
The April 2024 inspection rated this domain Good. No resident or family quotes and no specific inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, dignity in personal care, or response to distress are available in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with caring practice, but the basis for that satisfaction is not visible in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The April 2024 inspection rated this domain Good. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies tailored, individual approaches should be in place. No detail is published about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, how individual interests are recorded, or how the home responds to complaints and changing needs. End-of-life care planning is not mentioned in the available summary.Is the home well-led?
The April 2024 inspection rated this domain Good. A named registered manager, Mrs Sally Burden, is recorded, and a nominated individual from the provider organisation is also named. This two-tier oversight structure is a positive governance indicator. No specific detail is published about the manager's visibility on the floor, staff culture, how the home handles complaints, or whether staff feel supported to raise concerns.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 years old. They have experience supporting people living with dementia alongside their general care services. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support as part of their care approach. Staff have experience working with residents who have varying stages of dementia. 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
Alexandra Care Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a Good rating across all five inspection domains in the April 2024 assessment. The score is held back by the limited detail available in the published summary, which means families cannot yet verify specific practices from the inspection text alone.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the welcoming nature of the staff here. People describe the team as friendly and personable in their daily interactions with residents. The home works to create an engaging environment through organised entertainment and social activities.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Families considering Alexandra might find it helpful to visit and see how the home operates firsthand.
Worth a visit
Alexandra Care Home, on Wilsthorpe Road in Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in April 2024, with the report published in August 2024. The home is registered for up to 40 beds, holds a dementia specialism, and provides nursing care. A registered manager is named and an organisational nominated individual is in place, both of which are positive governance markers. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no resident or family quotes, no inspector observations of day-to-day practice, and no data on staffing ratios, activities, food, or the physical environment. A Good rating is genuinely meaningful, but it tells you the outcome, not the texture of daily life. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), observe how staff speak to your parent during a mealtime, and ask the manager directly how many permanent night staff are on duty for 40 residents.
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In Their Own Words
How Alexandra Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Spacious rooms and friendly staff in this Nottingham care home
Dedicated nursing home Support in Nottingham
Alexandra Care Home in Nottingham offers care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia. The home features spacious accommodation and organises regular activities for residents. Located in the East Midlands, it provides both general and specialist dementia support.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 years old. They have experience supporting people living with dementia alongside their general care services.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support as part of their care approach. Staff have experience working with residents who have varying stages of dementia.
“Families considering Alexandra might find it helpful to visit and see how the home operates firsthand.”
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
Alexandra Care Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a Good rating across all five inspection domains in the April 2024 assessment. The score is held back by the limited detail available in the published summary, which means families cannot yet verify specific practices from the inspection text alone.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the welcoming nature of the staff here. People describe the team as friendly and personable in their daily interactions with residents. The home works to create an engaging environment through organised entertainment and social activities.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Families considering Alexandra might find it helpful to visit and see how the home operates firsthand.
Worth a visit
Alexandra Care Home, on Wilsthorpe Road in Nottingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in April 2024, with the report published in August 2024. The home is registered for up to 40 beds, holds a dementia specialism, and provides nursing care. A registered manager is named and an organisational nominated individual is in place, both of which are positive governance markers. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no resident or family quotes, no inspector observations of day-to-day practice, and no data on staffing ratios, activities, food, or the physical environment. A Good rating is genuinely meaningful, but it tells you the outcome, not the texture of daily life. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), observe how staff speak to your parent during a mealtime, and ask the manager directly how many permanent night staff are on duty for 40 residents.
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In Their Own Words
How Alexandra Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Spacious rooms and friendly staff in this Nottingham care home
Dedicated nursing home Support in Nottingham
Alexandra Care Home in Nottingham offers care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia. The home features spacious accommodation and organises regular activities for residents. Located in the East Midlands, it provides both general and specialist dementia support.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 years old. They have experience supporting people living with dementia alongside their general care services.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialist support as part of their care approach. Staff have experience working with residents who have varying stages of dementia.
The home & environment
The rooms at Alexandra are notably spacious, with good quality furnishings and adequate facilities throughout. The physical environment provides residents with comfortable living spaces.
“Families considering Alexandra might find it helpful to visit and see how the home operates firsthand.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
