Yew Tree 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 beds41
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2022-10-18
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 & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-10-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. The published report does not include specific findings on care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, food provision, or how staff knowledge is assessed. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies staff should have relevant training, but no detail is provided. No concerns were raised in this domain.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. The published report includes no direct inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident or family testimony, and no specific examples of how dignity and privacy are maintained. No concerns were raised. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the absence of specific evidence means it is not possible to describe what caring looks like in practice at this home from the published report alone.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. The published report includes no specific detail on activity provision, one-to-one engagement, how individual preferences are accommodated, or end-of-life care planning. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies some tailoring of activities and routines, but nothing is confirmed in the report. No concerns were raised in this domain.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection. Mr Daniel Bitu is named as both registered manager and nominated individual, meaning he holds both operational and governance accountability for the home. The published report includes no specific detail on management visibility, staff culture, how concerns are raised or acted upon, or governance systems. No concerns were raised. The home previously declined to Requires Improvement, and this Good rating represents a recovery.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Yew Tree has experience supporting adults of all ages, including specialist care for those under 65 who need nursing support. They provide care for people with physical disabilities alongside their dementia and general nursing services. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist nursing care as part of their range of services. The team has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey. 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
Every domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection, which is a meaningful improvement from the previous Requires Improvement overall rating. However, scores sit in the 65-72 range because the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, direct observations, or resident and family testimony to support a higher confidence rating.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Yew Tree Nursing Home in Halesowen was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in October 2024, with the report published in February 2025. This is a positive result and represents a recovery from a previous decline to Requires Improvement. The home provides nursing care alongside personal care, lists dementia and physical disabilities as specialisms, and has a named registered manager, Mr Daniel Bitu, who also holds the nominated individual role. The main caution here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of day-to-day care, and no specific findings on staffing, activities, food, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home met the threshold; it does not tell you what day-to-day life actually looks like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (including night shifts), ask how many of the 41 beds are occupied, and observe how staff speak to and move around the people who live there.
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In Their Own Words
How Yew Tree Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for younger adults in Halesowen
Yew Tree Nursing Home – Expert Care in Halesowen
When you're looking for nursing care for someone under 65, finding the right place matters even more. Yew Tree Nursing Home in Halesowen provides specialist support for younger adults with physical disabilities, as well as caring for older residents and those living with dementia. The home offers nursing care in a West Midlands location that's convenient for families across the area.
Who they care for
The team at Yew Tree has experience supporting adults of all ages, including specialist care for those under 65 who need nursing support. They provide care for people with physical disabilities alongside their dementia and general nursing services.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist nursing care as part of their range of services. The team has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you'd like to learn more about their specialist services, getting in touch directly could help you understand if Yew Tree might be the right choice.”
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
Every domain was rated Good at the October 2024 inspection, which is a meaningful improvement from the previous Requires Improvement overall rating. However, scores sit in the 65-72 range because the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, direct observations, or resident and family testimony to support a higher confidence rating.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Yew Tree Nursing Home in Halesowen was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in October 2024, with the report published in February 2025. This is a positive result and represents a recovery from a previous decline to Requires Improvement. The home provides nursing care alongside personal care, lists dementia and physical disabilities as specialisms, and has a named registered manager, Mr Daniel Bitu, who also holds the nominated individual role. The main caution here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of day-to-day care, and no specific findings on staffing, activities, food, or the dementia environment. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home met the threshold; it does not tell you what day-to-day life actually looks like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (including night shifts), ask how many of the 41 beds are occupied, and observe how staff speak to and move around the people who live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Yew Tree Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Yew Tree Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for younger adults in Halesowen
Yew Tree Nursing Home – Expert Care in Halesowen
When you're looking for nursing care for someone under 65, finding the right place matters even more. Yew Tree Nursing Home in Halesowen provides specialist support for younger adults with physical disabilities, as well as caring for older residents and those living with dementia. The home offers nursing care in a West Midlands location that's convenient for families across the area.
Who they care for
The team at Yew Tree has experience supporting adults of all ages, including specialist care for those under 65 who need nursing support. They provide care for people with physical disabilities alongside their dementia and general nursing services.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist nursing care as part of their range of services. The team has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“If you'd like to learn more about their specialist services, getting in touch directly could help you understand if Yew Tree might be the right choice.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
