Lowmoor Nursing 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 beds48
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2021-04-24
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity74
- Cleanliness62
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality58
- Healthcare62
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-04-24
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers the quality of assessments, care planning, staff training, healthcare access, and nutrition. The home lists dementia as a specialism alongside mental health conditions and nursing care. No specific observations, care plan examples, or training records are described in the published summary, so the Good rating reflects the inspector's overall judgement rather than a set of individually documented findings available for review here.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people they support, including warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are encouraged to maintain their independence. The published summary does not include specific observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents, or examples of how dignity was upheld in practice. The Good rating reflects the inspector's overall assessment of the culture of care observed during the visit.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individual needs, whether there are meaningful activities, and how the home handles complaints and end-of-life care. The home supports people with dementia and mental health conditions, both of whom require highly individualised approaches to engagement. The published summary does not describe specific activity programmes, examples of individual tailoring, or the home's approach to residents who cannot join group activities.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2021 inspection. The home is operated by Lowmoor Nursing Home Limited, with a named registered manager and a nominated individual recorded with the regulator. The improvement from a previous Inadequate rating to a broadly Good profile is the strongest indicator of effective leadership: it requires sustained effort and governance change to achieve. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring reassessment. The published summary does not include specific detail on manager visibility, staff culture, or how the home acts on feedback.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Lowmoor supports adults under 65 as well as older residents, with particular expertise in dementia care and mental health conditions. This mixed-age approach means the home can support people at different life stages. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team works to understand each person's preferences and routines. 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
Lowmoor Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Inadequate rating to Good across most areas, with the important caveat that Safety remains Requires Improvement and the inspection is now several years old.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Lowmoor Nursing Home, on Lowmoor Road in Nottingham, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in March 2021, with Good ratings across Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This represents a significant improvement from a previous Inadequate rating, which is a meaningful signal that the management team has made genuine changes. The home supports people with dementia, mental health conditions, and nursing needs, for both over-65s and younger adults. The most important caveat is that Safety was rated Requires Improvement at the same inspection, and the published report provides very limited specific detail about what was found. The inspection also took place in early 2021, meaning the findings are now over three years old and may not reflect the home as it stands today. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, agency staff usage, and what specific safety improvements have been made since the Requires Improvement rating.
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In Their Own Words
How Lowmoor Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Nottingham care home specialising in dementia and mental health support
Compassionate Care in Nottingham at Lowmoor Nursing Home
Lowmoor Nursing Home in Nottingham provides residential care for adults with dementia and mental health conditions. The home welcomes both younger and older adults who need specialist support. Recent renovations have brought fresh décor and new facilities to the building.
Who they care for
The team at Lowmoor supports adults under 65 as well as older residents, with particular expertise in dementia care and mental health conditions. This mixed-age approach means the home can support people at different life stages.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team works to understand each person's preferences and routines.
“If you're considering Lowmoor for someone you care about, arranging a visit will help you get a feel for the home and meet the team.”
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
Lowmoor Nursing Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Inadequate rating to Good across most areas, with the important caveat that Safety remains Requires Improvement and the inspection is now several years old.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Lowmoor Nursing Home, on Lowmoor Road in Nottingham, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in March 2021, with Good ratings across Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This represents a significant improvement from a previous Inadequate rating, which is a meaningful signal that the management team has made genuine changes. The home supports people with dementia, mental health conditions, and nursing needs, for both over-65s and younger adults. The most important caveat is that Safety was rated Requires Improvement at the same inspection, and the published report provides very limited specific detail about what was found. The inspection also took place in early 2021, meaning the findings are now over three years old and may not reflect the home as it stands today. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, agency staff usage, and what specific safety improvements have been made since the Requires Improvement rating.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Lowmoor Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Lowmoor Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Nottingham care home specialising in dementia and mental health support
Compassionate Care in Nottingham at Lowmoor Nursing Home
Lowmoor Nursing Home in Nottingham provides residential care for adults with dementia and mental health conditions. The home welcomes both younger and older adults who need specialist support. Recent renovations have brought fresh décor and new facilities to the building.
Who they care for
The team at Lowmoor supports adults under 65 as well as older residents, with particular expertise in dementia care and mental health conditions. This mixed-age approach means the home can support people at different life stages.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team works to understand each person's preferences and routines.
“If you're considering Lowmoor for someone you care about, arranging a visit will help you get a feel for the home and meet the team.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
