Broadleigh 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 beds37
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-02-16
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The care team at Broadleigh strike that important balance between maintaining professional standards and being genuinely friendly. Relatives describe staff who are approachable and easy to talk to, creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the home.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity74
- Cleanliness58
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality58
- Healthcare58
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-02-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training and skills, whether care plans are individualised and kept up to date, whether residents receive appropriate healthcare including GP access, and whether nutrition and hydration needs are met. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means inspectors would have looked at whether staff have specific competence in dementia care. A Good rating indicates the inspection found these areas to be adequate, though the published summary does not provide specific examples or observations to illustrate the findings.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the December 2022 inspection. Inspectors rate this domain Good only when they find evidence that staff treat people with kindness, respect, and dignity, and that residents are supported to maintain as much independence as possible. The home cares for people with dementia and physical disabilities, where dignity in personal care and respectful communication are particularly important. No specific quotes from residents or relatives are recorded in the published summary, which limits the level of detail available. The Good rating itself indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they observed.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care and activities to individual needs and preferences, whether residents can make choices about their daily lives, and whether end-of-life care is planned and compassionate. The home cares for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and a mixed age range including adults under 65, which means responsiveness to individual difference is particularly relevant. The published summary does not provide specific detail about activities provision, one-to-one engagement, or complaints handling, though the Good rating indicates the inspection was satisfied with findings across this domain.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the December 2022 inspection. The home is run by Peterborough Care Limited and has a named Registered Manager, Ms Eirlys Dawn Williams, and a Nominated Individual, Mr Amar Marjara. A Good rating for Well-led indicates inspectors found adequate governance, a culture of accountability, and staff who felt supported. This is the domain most directly linked to whether the home can sustain and improve its quality over time. The trajectory of the home, from a previous overall Requires Improvement to a current overall Good, is itself a marker of effective leadership.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes adults under 65 as well as older residents, supporting people with physical disabilities alongside those needing general nursing care. Broadleigh provides specialist dementia care as part of their nursing service. The team supports residents at different stages of their dementia journey. 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
Broadleigh Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting genuine strengths in how staff treat the people who live here and how the home is led, set against a Safety rating of Requires Improvement that families should investigate directly before making a decision.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The care team at Broadleigh strike that important balance between maintaining professional standards and being genuinely friendly. Relatives describe staff who are approachable and easy to talk to, creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the home.
What inspectors have recorded
What comes through in family feedback is the quality of day-to-day care. Staff pay close attention to residents' needs, and relatives feel confident in the standard of nursing care their loved ones receive here.
How it sits against good practice
Getting a feel for daily life at Broadleigh really helps when making your decision.
Worth a visit
Broadleigh Nursing Home at 213 Broadway, Peterborough was rated Good overall at its inspection in December 2022, with the report published in February 2023. This is an improvement on a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful step forward. Inspectors rated the home Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, indicating that staff treat people kindly, care planning is in order, and there is responsible leadership in place. The one area that needs your attention is the Safety rating of Requires Improvement. The published summary does not explain in specific terms what drove that rating, so you cannot rely on this report alone to understand the risk. Before making a decision, ask the manager directly what the inspectors found under Safety, what actions were taken in response, and whether a follow-up inspection has taken place. Ask to see the actual staffing rota for a recent week, including nights, and ask how often agency staff are used. A July 2023 review found no new evidence requiring a re-rating, which is reassuring, but it is not a replacement for asking these questions in person.
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In Their Own Words
How Broadleigh Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Professional nursing care that families trust in Peterborough
Broadleigh Nursing Home – Expert Care in Peterborough
When you're looking for nursing care in East Peterborough, finding staff who combine real professionalism with genuine warmth makes all the difference. Broadleigh Nursing Home provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. Families speak positively about the approachable, professional team who work here.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults under 65 as well as older residents, supporting people with physical disabilities alongside those needing general nursing care.
Broadleigh provides specialist dementia care as part of their nursing service. The team supports residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
“Getting a feel for daily life at Broadleigh really helps when making your decision.”
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
Broadleigh Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting genuine strengths in how staff treat the people who live here and how the home is led, set against a Safety rating of Requires Improvement that families should investigate directly before making a decision.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The care team at Broadleigh strike that important balance between maintaining professional standards and being genuinely friendly. Relatives describe staff who are approachable and easy to talk to, creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the home.
What inspectors have recorded
What comes through in family feedback is the quality of day-to-day care. Staff pay close attention to residents' needs, and relatives feel confident in the standard of nursing care their loved ones receive here.
How it sits against good practice
Getting a feel for daily life at Broadleigh really helps when making your decision.
Worth a visit
Broadleigh Nursing Home at 213 Broadway, Peterborough was rated Good overall at its inspection in December 2022, with the report published in February 2023. This is an improvement on a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful step forward. Inspectors rated the home Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, indicating that staff treat people kindly, care planning is in order, and there is responsible leadership in place. The one area that needs your attention is the Safety rating of Requires Improvement. The published summary does not explain in specific terms what drove that rating, so you cannot rely on this report alone to understand the risk. Before making a decision, ask the manager directly what the inspectors found under Safety, what actions were taken in response, and whether a follow-up inspection has taken place. Ask to see the actual staffing rota for a recent week, including nights, and ask how often agency staff are used. A July 2023 review found no new evidence requiring a re-rating, which is reassuring, but it is not a replacement for asking these questions in person.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Broadleigh Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Broadleigh Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Professional nursing care that families trust in Peterborough
Broadleigh Nursing Home – Expert Care in Peterborough
When you're looking for nursing care in East Peterborough, finding staff who combine real professionalism with genuine warmth makes all the difference. Broadleigh Nursing Home provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. Families speak positively about the approachable, professional team who work here.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults under 65 as well as older residents, supporting people with physical disabilities alongside those needing general nursing care.
Broadleigh provides specialist dementia care as part of their nursing service. The team supports residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
Management & ethos
What comes through in family feedback is the quality of day-to-day care. Staff pay close attention to residents' needs, and relatives feel confident in the standard of nursing care their loved ones receive here.
“Getting a feel for daily life at Broadleigh really helps when making your decision.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
