Broomhills – Runwood Homes Senior Living
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 beds47
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-05-03
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership55
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-05-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the skills and training to meet residents' needs, whether care plans are personalised and kept up to date, and whether residents have good access to healthcare professionals including GPs. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means inspectors would have considered whether the home has appropriate dementia training in place. The published text does not record specific examples of care planning, training content, or healthcare access.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat residents, whether people are supported with dignity and respect, and whether residents feel listened to and involved in decisions about their care. It is the domain most directly connected to the day-to-day experience of living in the home. The published text does not include specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or examples of how staff demonstrate kindness in practice.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individual needs and preferences, whether the activity programme is meaningful, and whether end-of-life care is well planned. The home offers care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, which means responsive care needs to cover a wide range of individual circumstances. No specific activity examples, end-of-life planning detail, or accounts of individualised care are recorded in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home has a clear management structure, whether staff feel supported and able to raise concerns, whether the home learns from incidents, and whether governance systems are effective. The nominated individual listed for Broomhills is Dr Gavin O'Hare-Connolly, and the provider is Runwood Homes Limited. No specific detail about manager tenure, staff culture, or governance examples is recorded in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Broomhills supports residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential support. Broomhills includes dementia care among its specialisms. The home provides residential support for people living with dementia alongside other complex needs. 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
Broomhills holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, meaning the score reflects the rating itself rather than observed evidence of day-to-day quality.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Broomhills, on Stambridge Road in Rochford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2022. The home is registered to care for up to 47 people, including adults living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, across both over-65 and under-65 age groups. Inspectors did not find cause to reassess the rating when they reviewed available information in July 2023, which means the Good rating remains the current official position. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what daily life at Broomhills actually looks like. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it does not tell you whether your parent will be known by their preferred name, whether the food is appetising, or whether there is something meaningful to do on a Tuesday afternoon. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and spend time in a communal area watching how staff interact with residents when they think no one is observing.
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In Their Own Words
How Broomhills – Runwood Homes Senior Living describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for complex care needs in Rochford
Dedicated residential home Support in Rochford
Broomhills in Rochford provides residential care for people with a range of needs, including physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The home welcomes both younger and older adults who need specialist support. Located in the East of Rochford, this care facility offers both permanent and respite placements.
Who they care for
The team at Broomhills supports residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential support.
Broomhills includes dementia care among its specialisms. The home provides residential support for people living with dementia alongside other complex needs.
“To understand more about the specific support available, arranging a visit to Broomhills would give you the clearest picture of their approach to care.”
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
Broomhills holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, meaning the score reflects the rating itself rather than observed evidence of day-to-day quality.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Broomhills, on Stambridge Road in Rochford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in January 2022. The home is registered to care for up to 47 people, including adults living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, across both over-65 and under-65 age groups. Inspectors did not find cause to reassess the rating when they reviewed available information in July 2023, which means the Good rating remains the current official position. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what daily life at Broomhills actually looks like. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it does not tell you whether your parent will be known by their preferred name, whether the food is appetising, or whether there is something meaningful to do on a Tuesday afternoon. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and spend time in a communal area watching how staff interact with residents when they think no one is observing.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Broomhills – Runwood Homes Senior Living measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Broomhills – Runwood Homes Senior Living describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for complex care needs in Rochford
Dedicated residential home Support in Rochford
Broomhills in Rochford provides residential care for people with a range of needs, including physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The home welcomes both younger and older adults who need specialist support. Located in the East of Rochford, this care facility offers both permanent and respite placements.
Who they care for
The team at Broomhills supports residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential support.
Broomhills includes dementia care among its specialisms. The home provides residential support for people living with dementia alongside other complex needs.
“To understand more about the specific support available, arranging a visit to Broomhills would give you the clearest picture of their approach to care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
