Bearwood Nursing 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 beds63
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2020-03-06
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about staff who take time to know each resident properly. Whether it's nurses checking in during rounds or reception staff greeting visitors, the approach feels patient and unhurried. Relatives of residents with dementia particularly mention how their loved ones seem content and well-settled.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth45
- Compassion & dignity42
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality55
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-03-06
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the skills and knowledge to meet your parent's needs, whether care plans are detailed and up to date, and whether health needs such as GP access and medicines management are handled well. The home is registered for dementia care, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. No specific detail on training content, care plan quality, or healthcare arrangements is included in the available published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Requires Improvement at the January 2022 inspection. This is the domain that assesses whether staff treat residents with kindness, whether dignity and privacy are respected, and whether people are supported to be as independent as possible. A monitoring review in July 2023 did not trigger a reassessment, but that review was desk-based and did not involve inspectors visiting the home. The specific reasons for the Requires Improvement rating are not detailed in the available published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain assesses whether the home responds to individual needs and preferences, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and whether complaints are handled well. The home is registered to care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which requires a range of tailored approaches. No specific detail on the activities programme, individual engagement, or complaints handling is included in the available published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Lincymol Thomas, is recorded as being in post, with a nominated individual, Ms Amanda Jayne Robinson, also identified. This suggests a stable leadership structure at the time of the inspection. The monitoring review in July 2023 did not identify governance concerns. No specific detail on management visibility, staff culture, or quality monitoring systems is included in the available published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65 with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This combination means they're equipped for residents whose needs might be complex or changing. For residents with dementia, families report consistent medication schedules and dignified daily support. Even residents who've been there several years are described as maintaining good spirits and staying involved in home life. 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
Bearwood Nursing Home scored 68 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, but the Caring domain was rated Requires Improvement, which directly affects the two highest-weighted themes in our scoring: staff warmth and compassion and dignity.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about staff who take time to know each resident properly. Whether it's nurses checking in during rounds or reception staff greeting visitors, the approach feels patient and unhurried. Relatives of residents with dementia particularly mention how their loved ones seem content and well-settled.
What inspectors have recorded
Communication stands out here. When medication changes or health updates happen, families hear about it promptly. Staff keep relatives informed about hospital results and any changes in care plans. During the hardest times, including end-of-life care, families describe staff as tender and supportive.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth arranging a visit to see if Bearwood's approach to care feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Bearwood Nursing Home, on Bearwood Road in Smethwick, was rated Good overall at its most recent full inspection in January 2022, with the report published in March 2022. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good: Safe, Effective, Responsive, and Well-led. A desk-based monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to those ratings. The significant concern for families is that the Caring domain was rated Requires Improvement at the January 2022 inspection. This is the domain that covers how staff treat your parent day to day, whether dignity and privacy are respected, and whether people feel genuinely cared for. The published text available for this report does not explain the specific reasons for that rating, which means you cannot assess from this report alone what went wrong or what has changed since. Before making a decision, ask the manager directly what the Caring inspection found, what action was taken, and how the home now monitors whether those issues have been resolved. A visit at different times of day, particularly around mealtimes and personal care, will help you form your own view.
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In Their Own Words
How Bearwood Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity meets genuine warmth in West Midlands dementia care
Bearwood Nursing Home – Expert Care in Smethwick
Families searching for dementia care often worry their loved one might lose their spark. At Bearwood Nursing Home in Smethwick, relatives describe something reassuring — residents staying engaged, participating in activities, and keeping their spirits up even as their condition progresses. The home specialises in dementia alongside physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This combination means they're equipped for residents whose needs might be complex or changing.
For residents with dementia, families report consistent medication schedules and dignified daily support. Even residents who've been there several years are described as maintaining good spirits and staying involved in home life.
“It's worth arranging a visit to see if Bearwood's approach to care feels right for your family.”
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
Bearwood Nursing Home scored 68 out of 100. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good, but the Caring domain was rated Requires Improvement, which directly affects the two highest-weighted themes in our scoring: staff warmth and compassion and dignity.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about staff who take time to know each resident properly. Whether it's nurses checking in during rounds or reception staff greeting visitors, the approach feels patient and unhurried. Relatives of residents with dementia particularly mention how their loved ones seem content and well-settled.
What inspectors have recorded
Communication stands out here. When medication changes or health updates happen, families hear about it promptly. Staff keep relatives informed about hospital results and any changes in care plans. During the hardest times, including end-of-life care, families describe staff as tender and supportive.
How it sits against good practice
It's worth arranging a visit to see if Bearwood's approach to care feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Bearwood Nursing Home, on Bearwood Road in Smethwick, was rated Good overall at its most recent full inspection in January 2022, with the report published in March 2022. Four of the five inspection domains were rated Good: Safe, Effective, Responsive, and Well-led. A desk-based monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to those ratings. The significant concern for families is that the Caring domain was rated Requires Improvement at the January 2022 inspection. This is the domain that covers how staff treat your parent day to day, whether dignity and privacy are respected, and whether people feel genuinely cared for. The published text available for this report does not explain the specific reasons for that rating, which means you cannot assess from this report alone what went wrong or what has changed since. Before making a decision, ask the manager directly what the Caring inspection found, what action was taken, and how the home now monitors whether those issues have been resolved. A visit at different times of day, particularly around mealtimes and personal care, will help you form your own view.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Bearwood Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Bearwood Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity meets genuine warmth in West Midlands dementia care
Bearwood Nursing Home – Expert Care in Smethwick
Families searching for dementia care often worry their loved one might lose their spark. At Bearwood Nursing Home in Smethwick, relatives describe something reassuring — residents staying engaged, participating in activities, and keeping their spirits up even as their condition progresses. The home specialises in dementia alongside physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This combination means they're equipped for residents whose needs might be complex or changing.
For residents with dementia, families report consistent medication schedules and dignified daily support. Even residents who've been there several years are described as maintaining good spirits and staying involved in home life.
Management & ethos
Communication stands out here. When medication changes or health updates happen, families hear about it promptly. Staff keep relatives informed about hospital results and any changes in care plans. During the hardest times, including end-of-life care, families describe staff as tender and supportive.
The home & environment
The building itself gets consistent mentions for being clean and well-kept, with spacious rooms that feel homely rather than clinical. Families appreciate the attention to food too — meals are prepared with care, including dishes that match residents' cultural preferences.
“It's worth arranging a visit to see if Bearwood's approach to care feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
