Bramley Court Care Home

What families say

The eight family priority themes

• Staff warmth72
• Compassion & dignity72
• Cleanliness72
• Activities & engagement65
• Food quality65
• Healthcare70
• Management & leadership75
• Resident happiness70

What inspectors found

Inspected 2022-07-07

• Is this home safe?

  Good
  The Safe domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection, which represents an improvement from the previous rating. This domain covers staffing levels, medicines management, infection control, and how well risks to residents are identified and managed. The home is registered to provide nursing care as well as personal care, which means qualified nurses should be available around the clock. No specific incidents, enforcement actions, or conditions were recorded in the published text. The rating suggests inspectors were satisfied with safety at the time of the visit.
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• Is the care effective?

  Good
  The Effective domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. This domain covers how well the home assesses and meets residents' needs, including care planning, nutrition, hydration, and access to healthcare professionals such as GPs and district nurses. The home is a nursing home, so registered nurses are expected to be present and to monitor health conditions. No specific findings about food, care plan quality, or GP access are recorded in the published text. The Good rating indicates inspectors found no significant concerns in this area.
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• Is this home caring?

  Good
  The Caring domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. This domain looks at whether staff treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect, whether residents have privacy, and whether staff support residents to maintain as much independence as possible. For a dementia specialist home, this also includes how staff respond when a resident is distressed or confused. No direct observations, staff interactions, or resident or family quotes are recorded in the published text available for this report.
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• Is the home responsive?

  Good
  The Responsive domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether care is organised around individual needs and preferences, whether there is a meaningful and varied activities programme, and whether the home responds appropriately to complaints. For a dementia specialist home, responsiveness also includes how the home supports residents who can no longer express their preferences clearly. No specific detail about activity types, individual engagement plans, or complaint handling is recorded in the published text.
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• Is the home well-led?

  Good
  The Well-led domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection, which is particularly significant given the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement overall. This domain covers the quality of management, governance, the culture among staff, and whether the home learns from incidents and complaints. The inspection names Mrs Ajit Kaur Matharu as the registered manager and Mr Philip Scott as the nominated individual. A Good Well-led rating suggests inspectors found evidence of clear accountability and functioning oversight at the time of the visit. No specific governance details, staff survey findings, or examples of improvement actions are recorded in the published text.
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Source: CQC inspection report →

Section 03

What the evidence base says

The team at Bramley Court has experience caring for residents with dementia alongside those who need general residential support. They provide care for adults aged 65 and over. For residents living with dementia, the care home provides specialist support tailored to individual needs. The team understands the importance of creating a supportive environment for those experiencing memory challenges. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.