Bartholomew Lodge
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 beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-06-14
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
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-06-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the May 2019 inspection. The home is registered to provide nursing care alongside personal care, and to treat disease and disorder, indicating a clinical offer beyond basic residential support. No specific detail about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, or nutrition is included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the May 2019 inspection. This is the domain most directly relevant to whether your parent will feel respected and valued day to day. The published summary includes no inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or whether residents appeared settled and content. A Good rating in this domain was confirmed by the inspection team.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the May 2019 inspection. The home is registered for dementia care, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, suggesting it is set up to respond to a range of individual needs. No specific detail about activities, individualised engagement, or end-of-life planning is included in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the May 2019 inspection. A registered manager, Mrs Petty Mhlanga, and a nominated individual, Ms Amanda Jayne Robinson, were named in the report. The home's improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating suggests leadership has driven meaningful change. No detail about management visibility, staff culture, or family communication channels is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team supports residents with various needs, from sensory impairments to physical disabilities. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, with particular experience in dementia care. For those living with dementia, the nursing team provides person-centred support. Their approach focuses on maintaining dignity while helping residents feel comfortable and cared for. 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
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home was rated Good across all five domains at its May 2019 inspection, an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. Scores reflect broadly positive findings, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so most themes are scored in the mid-range to reflect that positive stance without overstating the evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited, on Trouse Lane in Wednesbury, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in May 2019. This is a meaningful result because it represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, suggesting the home addressed earlier concerns. The home is a 30-bed nursing home registered to care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, as well as adults both over and under 65. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no resident or family quotes, no staffing numbers, no description of activities or food, and no specifics about how dementia care is delivered day to day. This means the Good rating tells you the direction of travel but not enough for a confident decision. Before visiting, prepare a list of questions covering night staffing ratios, agency staff use, dementia training, how families are kept informed, and what activities are available for people who cannot join groups. Arrive at a mealtime if you can, and spend time watching how staff interact with your parent's potential neighbours in the corridors and communal spaces.
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In Their Own Words
How Bartholomew Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A caring nursing home where dignity comes first
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited – Your Trusted nursing home
When families in Wednesbury need nursing care for their loved ones, Bartholamew Lodge provides support across a range of needs. The home welcomes people of all ages, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairments. Set in the West Midlands, it offers nursing care with a focus on treating each person with respect.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with various needs, from sensory impairments to physical disabilities. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, with particular experience in dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the nursing team provides person-centred support. Their approach focuses on maintaining dignity while helping residents feel comfortable and cared for.
“If you're looking for nursing care in Wednesbury, visiting Bartholamew Lodge could help you get a feel for their approach.”
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
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home was rated Good across all five domains at its May 2019 inspection, an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. Scores reflect broadly positive findings, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so most themes are scored in the mid-range to reflect that positive stance without overstating the evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited, on Trouse Lane in Wednesbury, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in May 2019. This is a meaningful result because it represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, suggesting the home addressed earlier concerns. The home is a 30-bed nursing home registered to care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, as well as adults both over and under 65. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary provides very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no resident or family quotes, no staffing numbers, no description of activities or food, and no specifics about how dementia care is delivered day to day. This means the Good rating tells you the direction of travel but not enough for a confident decision. Before visiting, prepare a list of questions covering night staffing ratios, agency staff use, dementia training, how families are kept informed, and what activities are available for people who cannot join groups. Arrive at a mealtime if you can, and spend time watching how staff interact with your parent's potential neighbours in the corridors and communal spaces.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Bartholomew Lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Bartholomew Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A caring nursing home where dignity comes first
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited – Your Trusted nursing home
When families in Wednesbury need nursing care for their loved ones, Bartholamew Lodge provides support across a range of needs. The home welcomes people of all ages, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairments. Set in the West Midlands, it offers nursing care with a focus on treating each person with respect.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with various needs, from sensory impairments to physical disabilities. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, with particular experience in dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the nursing team provides person-centred support. Their approach focuses on maintaining dignity while helping residents feel comfortable and cared for.
“If you're looking for nursing care in Wednesbury, visiting Bartholamew Lodge could help you get a feel for their approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
