Foresters Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
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Good to know
- Registered beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-02-07
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families visiting Foresters often comment on how approachable and friendly the staff are. There's a sense that residents seem content and well-settled, with relatives noticing their loved ones appear happy in their new surroundings. The nursing team makes time to answer family questions properly, which helps everyone feel more connected to the care being provided.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-02-07
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Foresters Nursing Home was rated Good for effectiveness at the January 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether the home knows how to care well, including care planning, dementia-specific training, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published text does not include specific detail on how often care plans are reviewed, how GP access is arranged, or what dementia training staff have completed. The home's registration includes dementia as a specialism, so inspectors will have assessed whether practice reflects that. No effectiveness concerns were recorded.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at the January 2023 inspection, covering staff warmth, dignity, respect, and resident independence. The published findings confirm inspectors were satisfied with the standard of care shown to residents, but do not include direct observations of staff interactions or resident testimony in the published text. No concerns about dignity or respect were recorded. The home cares for people with dementia and physical disabilities, meaning staff need to be skilled in non-verbal communication and in supporting people whose needs change over time.Is the home responsive?
Foresters Nursing Home was rated Good for responsiveness at the January 2023 inspection. This covers whether residents have a life at the home, including activities, individual engagement, and end-of-life planning. The published text does not include specific detail on the activity programme, whether one-to-one engagement is available for residents who cannot join group activities, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured. No concerns about responsiveness were recorded by inspectors.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at the January 2023 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. A named registered manager, Miss Emily Claire James, and a nominated individual, Mr Huw James, are on record with the regulator. This confirmed leadership structure is important context given the home's improvement trajectory. The published findings do not detail manager tenure, staff turnover, or the specific governance changes that drove the improvement from the previous rating. No leadership concerns were recorded at this inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia, alongside comprehensive nursing care for older adults and those with physical disabilities. They're equipped to handle complex health needs while maintaining quality of life. As a home specialising in dementia care, Foresters offers the structured support and understanding that becomes essential as the condition progresses. Their nursing team has experience managing the changing needs that come with dementia. 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
Foresters Nursing Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains. The score sits in the positive-but-general range because the published inspection findings confirm good practice without recording the specific observations, quotes, or detail that would push it higher.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Foresters often comment on how approachable and friendly the staff are. There's a sense that residents seem content and well-settled, with relatives noticing their loved ones appear happy in their new surroundings. The nursing team makes time to answer family questions properly, which helps everyone feel more connected to the care being provided.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out at Foresters is how the nursing staff approach personal care — taking proper time with each resident rather than rushing through tasks. The team seems to understand that good nursing means more than just medical competence; it's about treating each person with patience and respect.
How it sits against good practice
If you're weighing up nursing homes in the Stourbridge area, visiting Foresters could help you get a feel for whether their approach to care matches what you're looking for.
Worth a visit
Foresters Nursing Home, on Walton Pool in Stourbridge, was rated Good at its inspection on 12 January 2023, with the report published on 7 February 2023. This is a meaningful step forward: the home was previously rated Requires Improvement, and inspectors found enough improvement across all five domains to award Good in every area. The home is a 30-bed nursing home registered to care for adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. It is run by Clarendon Care Group Limited, with a named registered manager and nominated individual on record. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text is brief and does not include the specific staff observations, resident quotes, or detailed care-plan evidence that would give a fuller picture. This means the Good rating is confirmed, but you cannot yet verify the texture of daily life from the published findings alone. On a visit, pay particular attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, whether the home feels unhurried, and how the manager describes what changed since the previous Requires Improvement rating. Ask directly what prompted the improvement and what systems are now in place to sustain it.
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In Their Own Words
How Foresters Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where nursing care meets genuine warmth and attention
Foresters Nursing Home – Expert Care in Stourbridge
When families reach the point of needing professional nursing support, finding somewhere that balances medical expertise with real human kindness matters deeply. Foresters Nursing Home in Stourbridge provides round-the-clock nursing care in a setting where staff take their time with residents and welcome families as part of the care journey. The home specialises in supporting people living with dementia, those with physical disabilities, and residents over 65 who need that extra level of nursing attention.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia, alongside comprehensive nursing care for older adults and those with physical disabilities. They're equipped to handle complex health needs while maintaining quality of life.
As a home specialising in dementia care, Foresters offers the structured support and understanding that becomes essential as the condition progresses. Their nursing team has experience managing the changing needs that come with dementia.
“If you're weighing up nursing homes in the Stourbridge area, visiting Foresters could help you get a feel for whether their approach to care matches what you're looking for.”
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
Foresters Nursing Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains. The score sits in the positive-but-general range because the published inspection findings confirm good practice without recording the specific observations, quotes, or detail that would push it higher.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families visiting Foresters often comment on how approachable and friendly the staff are. There's a sense that residents seem content and well-settled, with relatives noticing their loved ones appear happy in their new surroundings. The nursing team makes time to answer family questions properly, which helps everyone feel more connected to the care being provided.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out at Foresters is how the nursing staff approach personal care — taking proper time with each resident rather than rushing through tasks. The team seems to understand that good nursing means more than just medical competence; it's about treating each person with patience and respect.
How it sits against good practice
If you're weighing up nursing homes in the Stourbridge area, visiting Foresters could help you get a feel for whether their approach to care matches what you're looking for.
Worth a visit
Foresters Nursing Home, on Walton Pool in Stourbridge, was rated Good at its inspection on 12 January 2023, with the report published on 7 February 2023. This is a meaningful step forward: the home was previously rated Requires Improvement, and inspectors found enough improvement across all five domains to award Good in every area. The home is a 30-bed nursing home registered to care for adults over 65, people living with dementia, and people with physical disabilities. It is run by Clarendon Care Group Limited, with a named registered manager and nominated individual on record. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text is brief and does not include the specific staff observations, resident quotes, or detailed care-plan evidence that would give a fuller picture. This means the Good rating is confirmed, but you cannot yet verify the texture of daily life from the published findings alone. On a visit, pay particular attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, whether the home feels unhurried, and how the manager describes what changed since the previous Requires Improvement rating. Ask directly what prompted the improvement and what systems are now in place to sustain it.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Foresters Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Foresters Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where nursing care meets genuine warmth and attention
Foresters Nursing Home – Expert Care in Stourbridge
When families reach the point of needing professional nursing support, finding somewhere that balances medical expertise with real human kindness matters deeply. Foresters Nursing Home in Stourbridge provides round-the-clock nursing care in a setting where staff take their time with residents and welcome families as part of the care journey. The home specialises in supporting people living with dementia, those with physical disabilities, and residents over 65 who need that extra level of nursing attention.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for people living with dementia, alongside comprehensive nursing care for older adults and those with physical disabilities. They're equipped to handle complex health needs while maintaining quality of life.
As a home specialising in dementia care, Foresters offers the structured support and understanding that becomes essential as the condition progresses. Their nursing team has experience managing the changing needs that come with dementia.
Management & ethos
What stands out at Foresters is how the nursing staff approach personal care — taking proper time with each resident rather than rushing through tasks. The team seems to understand that good nursing means more than just medical competence; it's about treating each person with patience and respect.
The home & environment
The home provides regular meals that families describe as adequate and properly sourced. While the building sits among trees and has some outdoor space, most family feedback focuses on the care itself rather than the physical environment.
“If you're weighing up nursing homes in the Stourbridge area, visiting Foresters could help you get a feel for whether their approach to care matches what you're looking for.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
