Four Acres Care Home | 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 beds66
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-06-30
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors mention the friendly way carers interact with both residents and families, creating a welcoming feel throughout the home. People describe seeing residents looking happy and engaged during activities, though some families note that weekends can feel quieter with less variety in entertainment.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-06-30
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Four Acres was rated Good for Effectiveness at the May 2022 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism alongside physical disabilities and sensory impairment, which implies that staff training should cover a broad range of needs. The published report does not include specific detail about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or how the home manages nutrition and hydration. No concerns were raised about these areas at the time of inspection.Is this home caring?
Four Acres was rated Good for Caring at the May 2022 inspection. The published report does not include any direct inspector observations about staff interactions, the pace of care, use of preferred names, or responses to distress. No relative or resident quotes are recorded in the published text. No concerns about dignity or respect were raised at the time of inspection.Is the home responsive?
Four Acres was rated Good for Responsiveness at the May 2022 inspection. The home supports residents with a range of conditions including dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, which requires a genuinely tailored approach to activities and daily life. The published report does not include detail about the activity programme, how one-to-one engagement is provided for residents who cannot join group activities, or how the home responds to changing individual needs. No concerns about responsiveness were flagged at the time of inspection.Is the home well-led?
Four Acres was rated Good for Well-led at the May 2022 inspection, up from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The home is operated by Runwood Homes Limited, with a named Nominated Individual recorded. A full improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains in a single inspection cycle indicates that leadership took the previous findings seriously and made demonstrable changes. The published report does not include detail about manager tenure, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Four Acres cares for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents, with experience supporting people with sensory impairments and physical disabilities. The home provides dementia care as part of its range of specialisms, supporting residents with varying levels of need alongside those with physical disabilities. 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
Four Acres has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a cautiously positive baseline rather than strong confirmed evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors mention the friendly way carers interact with both residents and families, creating a welcoming feel throughout the home. People describe seeing residents looking happy and engaged during activities, though some families note that weekends can feel quieter with less variety in entertainment.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team responds promptly when residents need help, and management has shown they can step in effectively when behavioural challenges arise. However, one family observed tea time without carers present in the room, which suggests you might want to ask about staffing levels during shift changes.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Four Acres, it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for both weekday and weekend life.
Worth a visit
Four Acres, in Studley, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022, with the report published in June 2022. Importantly, this represents a genuine improvement: the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, and it has since lifted all five inspection domains to Good. That kind of full turnaround is a positive indicator and is worth acknowledging. A follow-up review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the rating. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no commentary on food, activities, cleanliness, or night staffing. A Good rating tells you the home met the standard; it does not tell you what daily life feels like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit at different times of day, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not just the template), find out what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join a group, and ask how the home keeps families informed day to day.
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In Their Own Words
How Four Acres Care Home | Runwood Homes Senior Living describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly carers create warm moments in this Studley care home
Four Acres – Your Trusted residential home
When families visit Four Acres in Studley, they often find residents settled and content, with carers who respond quickly to needs. This West Midlands home provides care for people over and under 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. While the home has strengths in creating a welcoming atmosphere, families should ask about weekend activities and staffing patterns during their visit.
Who they care for
Four Acres cares for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents, with experience supporting people with sensory impairments and physical disabilities.
The home provides dementia care as part of its range of specialisms, supporting residents with varying levels of need alongside those with physical disabilities.
“If you're considering Four Acres, it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for both weekday and weekend life.”
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
Four Acres has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a cautiously positive baseline rather than strong confirmed evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors mention the friendly way carers interact with both residents and families, creating a welcoming feel throughout the home. People describe seeing residents looking happy and engaged during activities, though some families note that weekends can feel quieter with less variety in entertainment.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team responds promptly when residents need help, and management has shown they can step in effectively when behavioural challenges arise. However, one family observed tea time without carers present in the room, which suggests you might want to ask about staffing levels during shift changes.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Four Acres, it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for both weekday and weekend life.
Worth a visit
Four Acres, in Studley, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022, with the report published in June 2022. Importantly, this represents a genuine improvement: the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, and it has since lifted all five inspection domains to Good. That kind of full turnaround is a positive indicator and is worth acknowledging. A follow-up review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the rating. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read. There are no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no commentary on food, activities, cleanliness, or night staffing. A Good rating tells you the home met the standard; it does not tell you what daily life feels like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit at different times of day, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not just the template), find out what the activity programme looks like for someone who cannot join a group, and ask how the home keeps families informed day to day.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Four Acres Care Home | Runwood Homes Senior Living measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Four Acres Care Home | Runwood Homes Senior Living describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Friendly carers create warm moments in this Studley care home
Four Acres – Your Trusted residential home
When families visit Four Acres in Studley, they often find residents settled and content, with carers who respond quickly to needs. This West Midlands home provides care for people over and under 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. While the home has strengths in creating a welcoming atmosphere, families should ask about weekend activities and staffing patterns during their visit.
Who they care for
Four Acres cares for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents, with experience supporting people with sensory impairments and physical disabilities.
The home provides dementia care as part of its range of specialisms, supporting residents with varying levels of need alongside those with physical disabilities.
Management & ethos
The care team responds promptly when residents need help, and management has shown they can step in effectively when behavioural challenges arise. However, one family observed tea time without carers present in the room, which suggests you might want to ask about staffing levels during shift changes.
The home & environment
The rooms at Four Acres are described as clean and pleasant, with good quality facilities throughout. Families appreciate the physical environment, though some have mentioned wanting to see windows opened more often for fresh air.
“If you're considering Four Acres, it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for both weekday and weekend life.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
