Wishmoor
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 beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-12-20
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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
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-12-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. The published inspection text does not provide specific detail on care plan content, GP access arrangements, dementia training, or food quality beyond the overall domain rating. The home supports people living with dementia as well as those with physical disabilities, which requires staff to hold a range of relevant skills and knowledge. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the home's effectiveness, but the specifics of what was observed are not set out in the available text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. Staff warmth and compassion are the themes families weight most heavily in our review data, with 57.3% of positive reviews mentioning warm and welcoming staff by name. The published inspection text does not include specific inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they feel treated, or descriptions of how dignity is maintained in day-to-day care. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but without specific observations it is not possible to describe what that looked like in practice.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. The home supports people with dementia and physical disabilities, both of which require individually tailored activity and engagement rather than a one-size approach. The published inspection text does not describe the activity programme, confirm whether one-to-one engagement is available for people who cannot join group sessions, or reference how individual preferences are recorded and acted upon. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the home's responsiveness to individual needs.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good, and the overall improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains is itself a strong signal of active and effective leadership. A named registered manager, Miss Tania Estelle Edwards, and a nominated individual, Mrs Priya Modhvadia Ellson, are both recorded, indicating a clear leadership structure. The published inspection text does not describe the manager's tenure, visibility on the floor, how staff are supported, or how the home learns from incidents. The improvement trend is the most meaningful piece of evidence available from the published report.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Wishmoor supports residents with various needs, including dementia care and physical disabilities. They also provide care for adults under 65 who need residential support. Wishmoor's team has experience supporting residents living with dementia. They work to create an environment that helps residents feel secure and comfortable. 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
Wishmoor Rest Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and encouraging improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains. The score is held back from the higher band because the published inspection text provides limited specific detail on food, activities, and night-time staffing, meaning several important family questions remain unanswered by the published report alone.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Wishmoor Rest Home, a 28-bed residential care home on Avenue Road in Malvern, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 6 November 2023, with the report published on 20 December 2023. This represents a meaningful improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which is a positive sign that leadership has identified problems and acted on them. The home supports adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities, and is run by Wishmoor Limited with a named registered manager in place. Because the published inspection text is limited in specific detail, a number of important questions for families cannot be answered from the report alone. On your visit, pay particular attention to how staff interact with residents who have dementia, whether the environment feels calm and easy to navigate, and ask the manager directly about staffing levels on night shifts, how often care plans are reviewed, and what activities are available for people who cannot join group sessions. The improvement trend is encouraging, but visiting in person and asking specific questions remains essential before making a decision.
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In Their Own Words
How Wishmoor describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring support in the heart of Malvern
Dedicated residential home Support in Malvern
Wishmoor Rest Home in Malvern provides residential care for older adults and those with physical disabilities. The home also offers specialist dementia support. Their approach focuses on creating a supportive environment where residents receive attentive care.
Who they care for
The team at Wishmoor supports residents with various needs, including dementia care and physical disabilities. They also provide care for adults under 65 who need residential support.
Wishmoor's team has experience supporting residents living with dementia. They work to create an environment that helps residents feel secure and comfortable.
“To learn more about their approach to care, consider arranging a visit to see the home for yourself.”
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
Wishmoor Rest Home scores 74 out of 100, reflecting a genuine and encouraging improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains. The score is held back from the higher band because the published inspection text provides limited specific detail on food, activities, and night-time staffing, meaning several important family questions remain unanswered by the published report alone.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Wishmoor Rest Home, a 28-bed residential care home on Avenue Road in Malvern, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 6 November 2023, with the report published on 20 December 2023. This represents a meaningful improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which is a positive sign that leadership has identified problems and acted on them. The home supports adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities, and is run by Wishmoor Limited with a named registered manager in place. Because the published inspection text is limited in specific detail, a number of important questions for families cannot be answered from the report alone. On your visit, pay particular attention to how staff interact with residents who have dementia, whether the environment feels calm and easy to navigate, and ask the manager directly about staffing levels on night shifts, how often care plans are reviewed, and what activities are available for people who cannot join group sessions. The improvement trend is encouraging, but visiting in person and asking specific questions remains essential before making a decision.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Wishmoor measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Wishmoor describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring support in the heart of Malvern
Dedicated residential home Support in Malvern
Wishmoor Rest Home in Malvern provides residential care for older adults and those with physical disabilities. The home also offers specialist dementia support. Their approach focuses on creating a supportive environment where residents receive attentive care.
Who they care for
The team at Wishmoor supports residents with various needs, including dementia care and physical disabilities. They also provide care for adults under 65 who need residential support.
Wishmoor's team has experience supporting residents living with dementia. They work to create an environment that helps residents feel secure and comfortable.
“To learn more about their approach to care, consider arranging a visit to see the home for yourself.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
