Fairfield 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 beds37
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-10-25
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 an atmosphere where residents feel genuinely comfortable and settled. The staff work closely with relatives, making sure everyone's involved in care decisions rather than feeling shut out.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-10-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Fairfield received a Good rating for effectiveness at the July 2025 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published text does not include specific detail about dementia training content, how frequently care plans are reviewed, how GP access is arranged, or how mealtimes are managed for residents with eating difficulties.Is this home caring?
Fairfield was rated Good for caring at the July 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff know the people they care for as individuals. The published report does not include direct inspector observations of staff interactions, resident reactions, or the small details, such as use of preferred names and unhurried pace, that tell you most about a caring culture.Is the home responsive?
Fairfield was rated Good for responsiveness at the July 2025 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, how the home responds to changing needs, and end-of-life care. The published report does not describe the activities programme, whether one-to-one engagement is provided for residents who cannot join groups, or how the home supports residents with complex or changing needs.Is the home well-led?
Fairfield was rated Good for leadership at the July 2025 inspection. Mrs Maryann Walker is the registered manager and Mr Ed Russell is the nominated individual for WCS Care Group Limited. The published report does not include detail about the manager's visibility, how long she has been in post, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how the home uses audit and feedback to improve.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Fairfield supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents. For residents living with dementia, the structured activity programmes help provide routine and engagement. Staff work to understand each person's individual needs and preferences. 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
Fairfield received a Good rating across all five domains at its July 2025 inspection, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings without the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples that would justify higher marks.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe an atmosphere where residents feel genuinely comfortable and settled. The staff work closely with relatives, making sure everyone's involved in care decisions rather than feeling shut out.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff at Fairfield show real attentiveness to residents' needs, actively engaging with them throughout the day. While one family mentioned concerns about staffing levels, others speak of responsive care teams who make time for proper conversations.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere in Coventry where your family's input genuinely shapes the care, Fairfield could be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Fairfield, on Butler Crescent in Coventry, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in July 2025. The home is run by WCS Care Group Limited and has a named registered manager in post. It is registered to support people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, as well as older and younger adults, across its 37 beds. The main limitation for families is that the published report text contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no examples of individual care in practice. A Good rating is genuinely reassuring, but it cannot answer the questions that matter most to you. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see a sample activity timetable, ask how many permanent staff were on the dementia unit last week compared to agency staff, and find out how the home will keep you informed if your parent's health changes.
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In Their Own Words
How Fairfield care home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families feel heard and residents stay active in Coventry
Compassionate Care in Coventry at Fairfield
When families visit Fairfield in Coventry, they often notice how staff take time to really listen. This West Midlands care home creates structured days filled with activities, from exercise programmes to social events. It's a place where your loved one's voice matters.
Who they care for
Fairfield supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
For residents living with dementia, the structured activity programmes help provide routine and engagement. Staff work to understand each person's individual needs and preferences.
“If you're looking for somewhere in Coventry where your family's input genuinely shapes the care, Fairfield could be worth exploring.”
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
Fairfield received a Good rating across all five domains at its July 2025 inspection, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings without the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples that would justify higher marks.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe an atmosphere where residents feel genuinely comfortable and settled. The staff work closely with relatives, making sure everyone's involved in care decisions rather than feeling shut out.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff at Fairfield show real attentiveness to residents' needs, actively engaging with them throughout the day. While one family mentioned concerns about staffing levels, others speak of responsive care teams who make time for proper conversations.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere in Coventry where your family's input genuinely shapes the care, Fairfield could be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Fairfield, on Butler Crescent in Coventry, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in July 2025. The home is run by WCS Care Group Limited and has a named registered manager in post. It is registered to support people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, as well as older and younger adults, across its 37 beds. The main limitation for families is that the published report text contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no examples of individual care in practice. A Good rating is genuinely reassuring, but it cannot answer the questions that matter most to you. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see a sample activity timetable, ask how many permanent staff were on the dementia unit last week compared to agency staff, and find out how the home will keep you informed if your parent's health changes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Fairfield care home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Fairfield care home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where families feel heard and residents stay active in Coventry
Compassionate Care in Coventry at Fairfield
When families visit Fairfield in Coventry, they often notice how staff take time to really listen. This West Midlands care home creates structured days filled with activities, from exercise programmes to social events. It's a place where your loved one's voice matters.
Who they care for
Fairfield supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
For residents living with dementia, the structured activity programmes help provide routine and engagement. Staff work to understand each person's individual needs and preferences.
Management & ethos
Staff at Fairfield show real attentiveness to residents' needs, actively engaging with them throughout the day. While one family mentioned concerns about staffing levels, others speak of responsive care teams who make time for proper conversations.
The home & environment
The home offers varied activities throughout the week, with staff organising both group events and one-to-one exercise sessions. Some families have enjoyed sharing meals here with their loved ones in the dining areas.
“If you're looking for somewhere in Coventry where your family's input genuinely shapes the care, Fairfield could be worth exploring.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
