Cherry Tree Lodge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds74
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-04-28
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors describe walking into a home that feels alive with possibility — staff who stop to chat, organised activities that bring people together, and access to pleasant gardens when the weather's nice. The atmosphere can be particularly uplifting when the regular team is on duty, with their coordinated approach creating a sense of rhythm and purpose to each day.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-04-28
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the April 2023 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. As with the other domains, the published report does not provide specific examples of how effectiveness is demonstrated in practice, such as care plan content, GP access arrangements, or dementia training curricula. The Good rating is a baseline positive, but families considering this home for a parent with dementia will need more detail than the published text provides.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the April 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and whether care is led by the individual's preferences. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they are treated, or specific examples of dignity-preserving practice. The rating is encouraging, but the evidence base behind it is not visible in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the April 2023 inspection. Responsiveness covers whether activities are meaningful and tailored to individuals, whether the home adapts to changing needs, and whether end-of-life care is planned. Cherry Tree Lodge holds specialisms in dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which implies a commitment to meeting diverse needs. However, the published report does not include detail on the activity programme, individual engagement, or how the home plans for end of life.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the April 2023 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Siobhan Anne Kearns, is in post, and a nominated individual (Dr Gavin O'Hare-Connolly) provides governance oversight on behalf of the provider, Runwood Homes Limited. The improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating across all domains suggests that leadership has driven meaningful change. The published report does not describe management visibility, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints and incidents beyond the domain rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and dementia, caring for both younger adults under 65 and older residents. This range of expertise means they're equipped to handle complex care needs across different age groups. For those living with dementia, the home's bright, modern environment can help with orientation and mood. The core staff team understands the importance of familiar faces and consistent routines in dementia care. 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
Cherry Tree Lodge scores 73 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The published inspection report contains limited specific detail beyond domain-level judgements, so several scores sit in the mid-range pending more granular evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe walking into a home that feels alive with possibility — staff who stop to chat, organised activities that bring people together, and access to pleasant gardens when the weather's nice. The atmosphere can be particularly uplifting when the regular team is on duty, with their coordinated approach creating a sense of rhythm and purpose to each day.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team's responsiveness varies considerably, with some families finding them approachable and caring. However, there have been concerning instances where serious care issues weren't addressed adequately, leaving families without the support they needed.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Cherry Tree Lodge, it's worth visiting at different times to get a full picture of daily life there.
Worth a visit
Cherry Tree Lodge, at 1 Gleave Road, Leamington Spa, was inspected on 13 April 2023 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home recognised its shortcomings and acted on them. The home is registered to care for up to 74 people and holds specialisms in dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A named registered manager, Mrs Siobhan Anne Kearns, is in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail beyond the domain ratings and registration information. That means many of the things families care about most, such as staff warmth, food quality, activity provision, and night staffing, cannot be independently verified from this report alone. On your visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), speak to the registered manager directly, observe a mealtime, and watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas without prompting. The improvement trend is encouraging, but you should gather your own evidence on the ground.
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In Their Own Words
How Cherry Tree Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Modern care home where dedicated staff create moments of connection
Dedicated residential home Support in Leamington Spa
When families visit Cherry Tree Lodge in Leamington Spa, they often comment on the bright, modern spaces and the warm smiles that greet them at the door. This West Midlands care home supports residents with various needs, from physical disabilities to dementia care, in surroundings that feel fresh and well-maintained. The permanent staff members here work as a close-knit team, bringing genuine warmth to their daily interactions.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and dementia, caring for both younger adults under 65 and older residents. This range of expertise means they're equipped to handle complex care needs across different age groups.
For those living with dementia, the home's bright, modern environment can help with orientation and mood. The core staff team understands the importance of familiar faces and consistent routines in dementia care.
“If you're considering Cherry Tree Lodge, it's worth visiting at different times to get a full picture of daily life there.”
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
Cherry Tree Lodge scores 73 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains and a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The published inspection report contains limited specific detail beyond domain-level judgements, so several scores sit in the mid-range pending more granular evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe walking into a home that feels alive with possibility — staff who stop to chat, organised activities that bring people together, and access to pleasant gardens when the weather's nice. The atmosphere can be particularly uplifting when the regular team is on duty, with their coordinated approach creating a sense of rhythm and purpose to each day.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team's responsiveness varies considerably, with some families finding them approachable and caring. However, there have been concerning instances where serious care issues weren't addressed adequately, leaving families without the support they needed.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Cherry Tree Lodge, it's worth visiting at different times to get a full picture of daily life there.
Worth a visit
Cherry Tree Lodge, at 1 Gleave Road, Leamington Spa, was inspected on 13 April 2023 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home recognised its shortcomings and acted on them. The home is registered to care for up to 74 people and holds specialisms in dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A named registered manager, Mrs Siobhan Anne Kearns, is in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail beyond the domain ratings and registration information. That means many of the things families care about most, such as staff warmth, food quality, activity provision, and night staffing, cannot be independently verified from this report alone. On your visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), speak to the registered manager directly, observe a mealtime, and watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas without prompting. The improvement trend is encouraging, but you should gather your own evidence on the ground.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Cherry Tree Lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Cherry Tree Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Modern care home where dedicated staff create moments of connection
Dedicated residential home Support in Leamington Spa
When families visit Cherry Tree Lodge in Leamington Spa, they often comment on the bright, modern spaces and the warm smiles that greet them at the door. This West Midlands care home supports residents with various needs, from physical disabilities to dementia care, in surroundings that feel fresh and well-maintained. The permanent staff members here work as a close-knit team, bringing genuine warmth to their daily interactions.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and dementia, caring for both younger adults under 65 and older residents. This range of expertise means they're equipped to handle complex care needs across different age groups.
For those living with dementia, the home's bright, modern environment can help with orientation and mood. The core staff team understands the importance of familiar faces and consistent routines in dementia care.
Management & ethos
The management team's responsiveness varies considerably, with some families finding them approachable and caring. However, there have been concerning instances where serious care issues weren't addressed adequately, leaving families without the support they needed.
The home & environment
The building itself draws consistent praise for being clean, bright and modern throughout. When activities run as planned, residents enjoy varied social programmes and time in the outdoor spaces.
“If you're considering Cherry Tree Lodge, it's worth visiting at different times to get a full picture of daily life there.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
