Dingle Meadow Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds46
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-10-03
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe the staff as friendly and attentive, always taking time to check on residents throughout the day. There's a sense that the team here really notices what each person needs, whether that's an extra blanket or just a chat.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-10-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at the August 2019 inspection. The published text does not include specific information about how care plans are written or reviewed, what dementia training staff have completed, how GP access is arranged, or what food choice looks like. The improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating applies across all domains including this one.Is this home caring?
Dingle Meadow was rated Good for caring at the August 2019 inspection. The published summary does not include direct observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives about how they are treated, or examples of dignity and respect being demonstrated. A Good rating in this domain means inspectors were satisfied overall, but the absence of specific evidence makes it difficult to assess the texture of day-to-day care.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at the August 2019 inspection. The published text does not describe the activities programme, what one-to-one engagement looks like for residents who cannot join group activities, or how the home responds to individual preferences and changing needs. End-of-life planning is not mentioned in the available summary.Is the home well-led?
Dingle Meadow was rated Good for leadership at the August 2019 inspection. The registered manager is named as Miss Samera Parveen Musa, with Ms Anna Gretchen Selby listed as nominated individual. The home is run by HC-One Limited, one of the UK's larger care home operators. The overall improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains suggests that leadership played a role in driving change, but the published text contains no specific observations about management culture, staff empowerment, or governance processes.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Dingle Meadow specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. For residents with dementia, the team works to create a calm, familiar atmosphere. Staff understand the importance of routine and gentle interaction 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
Dingle Meadow holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement status. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what was observed, which means most scores sit in the 50-69 range rather than the higher bands reserved for homes with strong, specific evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the staff as friendly and attentive, always taking time to check on residents throughout the day. There's a sense that the team here really notices what each person needs, whether that's an extra blanket or just a chat.
What inspectors have recorded
When health concerns arise, the staff make sure to keep families in the loop. They seem proactive about communicating any changes or updates, which helps relatives feel more connected to their loved one's care.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Dingle Meadow for someone you love, it's worth arranging a visit to see their approach to care firsthand.
Worth a visit
Dingle Meadow, in Oldbury, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in August 2019, published in October 2019. This is a meaningful step up from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and the fact that all five domains reached Good simultaneously suggests the improvement was broad rather than patchy. The home is registered to care for adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and has 46 beds. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed. The central limitation here is age. The inspection is now over five years old, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. You cannot tell from this report how warm the staff are day to day, what activities look like, or whether the night rota is adequately staffed. Before making a decision, you should request a recent copy of the home's own quality monitoring data, ask to meet the current registered manager (Miss Samera Parveen Musa), and ideally visit unannounced at a quieter time such as late morning or early evening to see how staff interact with residents when nothing formal is happening.
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In Their Own Words
How Dingle Meadow Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff genuinely care about every resident's wellbeing
Dingle Meadow – Your Trusted residential home
When families visit Dingle Meadow in Oldbury, they often comment on how clean and well-maintained everything looks. This West Midlands care home focuses on creating a comfortable environment where residents feel properly looked after. The staff here seem to understand that small gestures of kindness make all the difference.
Who they care for
Dingle Meadow specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the team works to create a calm, familiar atmosphere. Staff understand the importance of routine and gentle interaction in dementia care.
“If you're considering Dingle Meadow for someone you love, it's worth arranging a visit to see their approach to care firsthand.”
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
Dingle Meadow holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement status. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what was observed, which means most scores sit in the 50-69 range rather than the higher bands reserved for homes with strong, specific evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the staff as friendly and attentive, always taking time to check on residents throughout the day. There's a sense that the team here really notices what each person needs, whether that's an extra blanket or just a chat.
What inspectors have recorded
When health concerns arise, the staff make sure to keep families in the loop. They seem proactive about communicating any changes or updates, which helps relatives feel more connected to their loved one's care.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Dingle Meadow for someone you love, it's worth arranging a visit to see their approach to care firsthand.
Worth a visit
Dingle Meadow, in Oldbury, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in August 2019, published in October 2019. This is a meaningful step up from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and the fact that all five domains reached Good simultaneously suggests the improvement was broad rather than patchy. The home is registered to care for adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and has 46 beds. A review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed. The central limitation here is age. The inspection is now over five years old, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. You cannot tell from this report how warm the staff are day to day, what activities look like, or whether the night rota is adequately staffed. Before making a decision, you should request a recent copy of the home's own quality monitoring data, ask to meet the current registered manager (Miss Samera Parveen Musa), and ideally visit unannounced at a quieter time such as late morning or early evening to see how staff interact with residents when nothing formal is happening.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Dingle Meadow Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Dingle Meadow Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff genuinely care about every resident's wellbeing
Dingle Meadow – Your Trusted residential home
When families visit Dingle Meadow in Oldbury, they often comment on how clean and well-maintained everything looks. This West Midlands care home focuses on creating a comfortable environment where residents feel properly looked after. The staff here seem to understand that small gestures of kindness make all the difference.
Who they care for
Dingle Meadow specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the team works to create a calm, familiar atmosphere. Staff understand the importance of routine and gentle interaction in dementia care.
Management & ethos
When health concerns arise, the staff make sure to keep families in the loop. They seem proactive about communicating any changes or updates, which helps relatives feel more connected to their loved one's care.
The home & environment
The home keeps everything spotless, which families really appreciate when they visit. It's clear that maintaining a fresh, clean environment is a real priority here.
“If you're considering Dingle Meadow for someone you love, it's worth arranging a visit to see their approach to care firsthand.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
