Dementia Care Home

Fosse Way View Care Home

18 Grantham Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8BW

Nursing homes

At a Glance

The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.

DCC Family Score
68/ 100
Weighted from family reviews
Dementia SpecialismConfirmed

Nursing homes

Families Rate The Staff55 / 100

Staff warmth score

“Well Looked After”55%

of reviewers answered yes

Good to know

  • Registered beds70
  • SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
  • Last inspected2022-08-05

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The Evidence

What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.

Section 01

What families say

The eight family priority themes

  • Staff warmth55
  • Compassion & dignity55
  • Cleanliness55
  • Activities & engagement50
  • Food quality50
  • Healthcare55
  • Management & leadership60
  • Resident happiness55
Section 02

What inspectors found

Inspected 2022-08-05

  • Is this home safe?

    Good
    The Safe domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This means inspectors were satisfied that the home was meeting baseline safety standards at the time of the visit. The home cares for up to 70 people including those living with dementia. No specific concerns about medicines, staffing levels, or infection control were recorded in the published text. No detail about how incidents or safeguarding concerns are managed is included in the available report.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the care effective?

    Good
    The Effective domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. Dementia is listed as a registered specialism, which means the home is formally registered to provide this type of care. A Good rating in this domain ordinarily indicates inspectors were satisfied with training, care planning, and healthcare access. No specific detail about dementia training content, GP access frequency, medication management, or care plan review processes appears in the published text.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is this home caring?

    Good
    The Caring domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This means inspectors were satisfied that staff were treating people with dignity and respect at the time of the visit. The home's specialism in dementia care implies an expectation of person-centred practice. No direct observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes about kindness, and no examples of how dignity is maintained in personal care routines appear in the published text.
    Verified by inspectorResident testimony recorded
  • Is the home responsive?

    Good
    The Responsive domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. A Good rating here indicates inspectors were satisfied that the home was responding to individual needs and preferences. Dementia is a registered specialism. No specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, end-of-life planning, or how individual preferences are incorporated into daily life appears in the published text.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the home well-led?

    Good
    The Well-Led domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. A registered manager (Mrs Elizabeth Joanne Wood) and a nominated individual (Ms Anna Gretchen Selby) are named and formally registered, indicating that accountability structures are in place. The home is operated by HC-One Management Limited, a large national provider. No specific detail about the manager's tenure, visibility on the floor, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints and learning from incidents appears in the published text.
    Verified by inspector
  • Source: CQC inspection report →

    Section 03

    What the evidence base says

    The team here cares for adults across different age groups, with particular experience supporting people under 65 who are living with dementia. They also provide care for older residents. Supporting someone with young-onset dementia requires understanding their unique needs and life stage. The care team works to provide appropriate activities and support that reflects where each person is in their life. 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.

68/ 100

DCC Family Score

Fosse Way View achieved a Good rating across all five domains in July 2022, but the inspection report provided contains very limited narrative detail — scores reflect a Good baseline with no specific observations, quotes, or examples available to push any theme higher.

Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.
DCC Recommendation

Worth a visit

Fosse Way View Care Home in Nottingham was inspected in July 2022 and rated Good across all five domains — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. The home is registered to care for up to 70 people, including adults living with dementia, and is operated by HC-One Management Limited with a named registered manager in post. A Good rating in every domain is a meaningful baseline: it means inspectors found no significant concerns and were satisfied that the home met regulatory standards at the time of the visit. However, the published inspection report contains very little narrative detail — no direct observations, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of what good care looks like day-to-day at this home. That makes it genuinely difficult to assess what life would be like for your mum or dad here. The inspection is also over two years old, which means the picture may have changed. Before visiting, ask specifically: how many permanent staff work on the dementia unit overnight, how much does the home rely on agency staff, and when your parent's care plan would last have been reviewed and updated.

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In Their Own Words

How Fosse Way View Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.

What Fosse Way View Care Home says about itself

Specialist dementia care for younger adults in Nottingham

Fosse Way View Care Home – Expert Care in Nottingham

When someone under 65 needs dementia care, finding the right support feels especially important. Fosse Way View Care Home in Nottingham provides specialised care for both younger and older adults living with dementia. The home focuses on creating an environment where people of different ages can receive the tailored support they need.

Care & specialisms

Who they care for

    The team here cares for adults across different age groups, with particular experience supporting people under 65 who are living with dementia. They also provide care for older residents.

    How they describe their dementia care

    Supporting someone with young-onset dementia requires understanding their unique needs and life stage. The care team works to provide appropriate activities and support that reflects where each person is in their life.

    “If you're looking for dementia care in Nottingham, particularly for someone under 65, it's worth finding out more about their approach.”

    DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.

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