Wotton Rise 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 beds27
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-07-12
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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
What stands out to visiting families is how settled residents seem to feel here. The general atmosphere appears warm and welcoming, with staff who clearly enjoy their work contributing to an environment where residents can relax and feel comfortable.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-07-12
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at the June 2023 inspection. The home is registered to provide nursing care alongside personal care and treatment of disease, disorder, or injury, indicating a clinical remit beyond basic personal care. No specific detail about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training, or food provision is available in the published findings. No concerns were raised by inspectors in this domain.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at the June 2023 inspection. No inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or pace of care are available in the published findings. No relative or resident quotes are recorded. No concerns about dignity or respect were raised.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at the June 2023 inspection. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, complaints handling, or end-of-life planning is available in the published findings. The home is registered for dementia care among other specialisms, but no information about tailored activity provision for people with advanced dementia is recorded.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for leadership at the June 2023 inspection. Two registered managers are named: Mrs Marina Frederick Martinez and Mrs Diana Caroline Martinez. Mrs Diana Caroline Martinez is also listed as the nominated individual, meaning she carries formal regulatory responsibility. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or handling of complaints are available in the published findings.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. While dementia care is listed among their specialisms, specific details about their approach weren't available in recent family feedback. You might want to ask about their dementia care programme when you visit. 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
Wotton Rise Nursing Home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its June 2023 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very little specific detail, meaning scores reflect the Good rating rather than strong direct evidence in any particular area.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What stands out to visiting families is how settled residents seem to feel here. The general atmosphere appears warm and welcoming, with staff who clearly enjoy their work contributing to an environment where residents can relax and feel comfortable.
What inspectors have recorded
Communication with families appears to be a real strength, with regular updates helping relatives stay connected to their loved one's daily life. The team's positive attitude seems to shine through in their interactions with both residents and visitors.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the feeling you get from a place tells you what you need to know.
Worth a visit
Wotton Rise Nursing Home Limited, at 140 London Road in Gloucester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2023. This is a positive outcome for a 27-bed nursing home registered to care for people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and a mix of older and younger adults. Two registered managers were named in post at the time, suggesting some stability in leadership. The Good rating across all domains means inspectors found no areas of significant concern. However, the published inspection findings contain very limited specific detail: no direct inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no evidence about staffing numbers, food, activities, or the physical environment are available in the text provided. This means the Family Score of 68 reflects the Good rating rather than strong direct evidence. Before visiting, prepare a list of specific questions: ask about night staffing ratios, agency staff use, dementia training, care plan review frequency, and how the home contacts you if your parent's condition changes. When you visit, observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and at mealtimes, whether they use preferred names, and whether the pace feels unhurried.
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In Their Own Words
How Wotton Rise Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff happiness creates a welcoming atmosphere for residents
Wotton Rise Nursing Home Limited – Expert Care in Gloucester
Finding somewhere that feels right for your loved one can take time, but sometimes you know when you walk through the door. At Wotton Rise Nursing Home Limited in Gloucester, families have noticed how the staff's genuine contentment seems to create a positive atmosphere throughout the home. This South West care home supports residents with various needs, from physical disabilities to dementia care.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
While dementia care is listed among their specialisms, specific details about their approach weren't available in recent family feedback. You might want to ask about their dementia care programme when you visit.
“Sometimes the feeling you get from a place tells you what you need to know.”
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
Wotton Rise Nursing Home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its June 2023 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very little specific detail, meaning scores reflect the Good rating rather than strong direct evidence in any particular area.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What stands out to visiting families is how settled residents seem to feel here. The general atmosphere appears warm and welcoming, with staff who clearly enjoy their work contributing to an environment where residents can relax and feel comfortable.
What inspectors have recorded
Communication with families appears to be a real strength, with regular updates helping relatives stay connected to their loved one's daily life. The team's positive attitude seems to shine through in their interactions with both residents and visitors.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the feeling you get from a place tells you what you need to know.
Worth a visit
Wotton Rise Nursing Home Limited, at 140 London Road in Gloucester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2023. This is a positive outcome for a 27-bed nursing home registered to care for people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and a mix of older and younger adults. Two registered managers were named in post at the time, suggesting some stability in leadership. The Good rating across all domains means inspectors found no areas of significant concern. However, the published inspection findings contain very limited specific detail: no direct inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no evidence about staffing numbers, food, activities, or the physical environment are available in the text provided. This means the Family Score of 68 reflects the Good rating rather than strong direct evidence. Before visiting, prepare a list of specific questions: ask about night staffing ratios, agency staff use, dementia training, care plan review frequency, and how the home contacts you if your parent's condition changes. When you visit, observe how staff interact with residents in corridors and at mealtimes, whether they use preferred names, and whether the pace feels unhurried.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Wotton Rise Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Wotton Rise Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where staff happiness creates a welcoming atmosphere for residents
Wotton Rise Nursing Home Limited – Expert Care in Gloucester
Finding somewhere that feels right for your loved one can take time, but sometimes you know when you walk through the door. At Wotton Rise Nursing Home Limited in Gloucester, families have noticed how the staff's genuine contentment seems to create a positive atmosphere throughout the home. This South West care home supports residents with various needs, from physical disabilities to dementia care.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both under and over 65, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
While dementia care is listed among their specialisms, specific details about their approach weren't available in recent family feedback. You might want to ask about their dementia care programme when you visit.
Management & ethos
Communication with families appears to be a real strength, with regular updates helping relatives stay connected to their loved one's daily life. The team's positive attitude seems to shine through in their interactions with both residents and visitors.
“Sometimes the feeling you get from a place tells you what you need to know.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
