Kings Bromley Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds55
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-07-01
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about finding their relatives content here, with some noticing real improvements in health after moving in. The activities programme keeps residents engaged throughout the day, though what works varies from person to person.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-07-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its May 2023 inspection. The desk review did not record specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training, or food and nutrition. The home is registered to provide nursing care, which means registered nurses should be on duty, but the inspection report does not confirm staffing detail. No concerns were flagged in the follow-up review.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its May 2023 inspection. The July 2023 desk review found no evidence to change this rating. No inspector observations of staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or pace of care were recorded in the published findings, as the assessment was conducted as a desk review rather than an on-site inspection.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its May 2023 inspection. No specific findings about the activity programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life care were recorded in the published desk review. The home is registered for a wide range of specialisms including dementia and sensory impairment, which suggests some provision for complex individual needs, but no detail is available in the published report.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at its May 2023 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Felicia Bumbas, and a nominated individual, Ms Amanda Jayne Robinson, are in post. The July 2023 desk review found no evidence requiring a reassessment of this rating. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, or governance processes was recorded in the published findings.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for residents with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. For residents living with dementia, the stable staff team means familiar faces and consistent routines. The team understands how to support residents through different stages of their condition. 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
Kings Bromley Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid foundation. However, because this Family View is based on a desk review rather than a full on-site inspection, the evidence behind each theme is general rather than specific, so scores reflect confirmed rating status without detailed observational evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about finding their relatives content here, with some noticing real improvements in health after moving in. The activities programme keeps residents engaged throughout the day, though what works varies from person to person.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out here is how many staff have stayed long-term, building up real knowledge of each resident. Families particularly value the compassionate support during end-of-life care, with staff providing gentle care for residents and emotional support for relatives through bereavement.
How it sits against good practice
Families can visit throughout the day and into the evening, finding the same standard of care whenever they drop by.
Worth a visit
Kings Bromley Care Home, in Kings Bromley near Burton on Trent, was assessed in May 2023 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The rating has been stable, and a follow-up desk review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that assessment. The home is registered to care for 55 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main limitation of this report is that the July 2023 assessment was a desk review rather than a full on-site inspection, so inspectors did not record detailed observations of staff interactions, food quality, activity programmes, or the physical environment. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you less than a full inspection would. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), walk through the dementia unit at a quieter time of day, and speak to the registered manager about how the team is trained to support people with dementia. These visits will tell you things no published report can.
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In Their Own Words
How Kings Bromley Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where experienced staff bring comfort through life's final chapter
Kings Bromley Care Home – Expert Care in Burton On Trent
When you're looking for care in Burton On Trent, the hardest part is often knowing who you can trust with your loved one's wellbeing. Kings Bromley Care Home has built something increasingly rare in care — a team of staff who've been there for years, getting to know residents properly. That continuity matters, especially when families are navigating difficult times.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for residents with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
For residents living with dementia, the stable staff team means familiar faces and consistent routines. The team understands how to support residents through different stages of their condition.
“Families can visit throughout the day and into the evening, finding the same standard of care whenever they drop by.”
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
Kings Bromley Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid foundation. However, because this Family View is based on a desk review rather than a full on-site inspection, the evidence behind each theme is general rather than specific, so scores reflect confirmed rating status without detailed observational evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about finding their relatives content here, with some noticing real improvements in health after moving in. The activities programme keeps residents engaged throughout the day, though what works varies from person to person.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out here is how many staff have stayed long-term, building up real knowledge of each resident. Families particularly value the compassionate support during end-of-life care, with staff providing gentle care for residents and emotional support for relatives through bereavement.
How it sits against good practice
Families can visit throughout the day and into the evening, finding the same standard of care whenever they drop by.
Worth a visit
Kings Bromley Care Home, in Kings Bromley near Burton on Trent, was assessed in May 2023 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The rating has been stable, and a follow-up desk review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that assessment. The home is registered to care for 55 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main limitation of this report is that the July 2023 assessment was a desk review rather than a full on-site inspection, so inspectors did not record detailed observations of staff interactions, food quality, activity programmes, or the physical environment. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you less than a full inspection would. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), walk through the dementia unit at a quieter time of day, and speak to the registered manager about how the team is trained to support people with dementia. These visits will tell you things no published report can.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Kings Bromley Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Kings Bromley Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where experienced staff bring comfort through life's final chapter
Kings Bromley Care Home – Expert Care in Burton On Trent
When you're looking for care in Burton On Trent, the hardest part is often knowing who you can trust with your loved one's wellbeing. Kings Bromley Care Home has built something increasingly rare in care — a team of staff who've been there for years, getting to know residents properly. That continuity matters, especially when families are navigating difficult times.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for residents with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
For residents living with dementia, the stable staff team means familiar faces and consistent routines. The team understands how to support residents through different stages of their condition.
Management & ethos
What stands out here is how many staff have stayed long-term, building up real knowledge of each resident. Families particularly value the compassionate support during end-of-life care, with staff providing gentle care for residents and emotional support for relatives through bereavement.
The home & environment
The home maintains good cleanliness standards throughout — something families particularly appreciate given how busy a care environment can be. While some visitors have found the building itself quite traditional, others describe peaceful surroundings.
“Families can visit throughout the day and into the evening, finding the same standard of care whenever they drop by.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
