Stanfield House 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 inspected2019-06-15
Save Stanfield House Nursing Home to your shortlist
Keep a running list, add visit notes, and compare homes side-by-side. Free account — it takes a minute.
STAGE 4 — RESEARCHING CARE HOMES
Visit homes. Compare them side by side. Choose with confidence.
Most of us will view care homes the way we view houses, impression, atmosphere, the feeling in the corridor. We go home, try to remember what we saw, and make a permanent decision from a blurred memory.
The DCC shortlist gives every home you visit a structured record: the same twelve questions, answered the same way, every time. When you’re ready to choose, pull any two homes side by side and compare them directly. Same criteria, same evidence, your notes and your scores.
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe finding comfort in how attentive the staff are with their loved ones. There's talk of employees who really dedicate themselves to residents, especially during those final precious months when emotional support matters most. The atmosphere feels warm rather than clinical, with residents treated as individuals who deserve respect and kindness.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth70
- Compassion & dignity70
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement85
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership85
- Resident happiness72
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-06-15
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2019 inspection. This indicates inspectors were satisfied that staff had the knowledge and skills to meet residents' needs, that care plans were in place, and that healthcare access was adequate. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which raises the bar for what Good means here. The published summary does not reproduce specific detail on care plan content, GP access arrangements, or dementia training curriculum.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2019 inspection. This requires inspectors to find evidence that staff treat residents with kindness, respect their dignity, and support their independence. The published summary does not reproduce specific observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or examples of how dignity was maintained in practice. A Good rather than Outstanding rating in Caring is worth noting: the home's strongest performance was in Responsive and Well-led.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Outstanding at the February 2019 inspection. This is the home's strongest domain and is the rating that most directly answers the question of whether your parent will have a meaningful life here. An Outstanding Responsive rating requires inspectors to find specific, concrete evidence that care and activities are tailored to individuals, that the home responds to changing needs quickly, and that people's preferences, histories, and identities shape their daily experience. The published summary does not reproduce specific examples, but the rating itself carries significant evidential weight.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Outstanding at the February 2019 inspection. This requires inspectors to find evidence of stable, visible leadership, a positive culture where staff can speak up, effective governance and oversight, and continuous improvement. A named registered manager, Mrs Judy Hillbrook, and a nominated individual, Mrs Kim Lara Rogerson, are recorded. An Outstanding Well-led rating is the strongest predictor of sustained quality across all other domains.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Stanfield provides nursing care for adults of all ages, including younger people with physical disabilities. They also support residents living with dementia. For families dealing with dementia, the home's focus on treating each person with dignity and individual attention could be particularly important. 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
Stanfield House Nursing Home earned an Outstanding overall rating, driven by exceptional scores in Responsive and Well-led domains. However, because the inspection was carried out in February 2019, over five years ago, much of the specific detail that would push individual theme scores higher is simply not available in the published text, and families should weight that gap carefully.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe finding comfort in how attentive the staff are with their loved ones. There's talk of employees who really dedicate themselves to residents, especially during those final precious months when emotional support matters most. The atmosphere feels warm rather than clinical, with residents treated as individuals who deserve respect and kindness.
What inspectors have recorded
The owner apparently takes an active role in both looking after staff and ensuring residents get proper care. This hands-on approach seems to filter through the whole home. While the nursing care gets consistent praise, there has been at least one concerning incident where reception staff handled a phone enquiry about availability in a way that upset the caller.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Stanfield, it might be worth visiting to get a feel for the care approach yourself and meet the team who'd be looking after your loved one.
Worth a visit
Stanfield House Nursing Home, on Upper Wick Lane in Worcester, was rated Outstanding at its inspection in February 2019, with particularly strong ratings for Responsive (Outstanding) and Well-led (Outstanding), and Good ratings across Safe, Effective, and Caring. An Outstanding Responsive rating is rare and meaningful: it requires inspectors to find concrete evidence that the home tailors care and activities to each individual, rather than offering a one-size programme. An Outstanding Well-led rating points to stable, accountable leadership that staff and residents can trust. The most important caveat here is age. This inspection took place in February 2019, over five years before the time of writing, and a review in July 2023 did not trigger a reassessment rather than confirming the rating through a full re-inspection. A lot can change in five years: managers move on, staffing teams turn over, and occupancy pressures shift the culture of a home. On your visit, ask to speak to the current registered manager by name, find out how long they have been in post, and ask what has changed since 2019. Ask to see the staffing rota for the past month, not a template, and specifically check night shift cover for 41 beds.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Stanfield House Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Stanfield House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where compassionate staff make the hardest times more bearable
Stanfield Nursing Home Limited – Your Trusted nursing home
When families are facing difficult decisions about nursing care, finding somewhere that genuinely cares matters more than anything. Stanfield Nursing Home in Worcester has built its reputation on treating residents with real compassion and dignity. The owner stays closely involved in daily life here, which seems to make a difference to how the whole team approaches their work.
Who they care for
Stanfield provides nursing care for adults of all ages, including younger people with physical disabilities. They also support residents living with dementia.
For families dealing with dementia, the home's focus on treating each person with dignity and individual attention could be particularly important.
“If you're considering Stanfield, it might be worth visiting to get a feel for the care approach yourself and meet the team who'd be looking after your loved one.”
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
Stanfield House Nursing Home earned an Outstanding overall rating, driven by exceptional scores in Responsive and Well-led domains. However, because the inspection was carried out in February 2019, over five years ago, much of the specific detail that would push individual theme scores higher is simply not available in the published text, and families should weight that gap carefully.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe finding comfort in how attentive the staff are with their loved ones. There's talk of employees who really dedicate themselves to residents, especially during those final precious months when emotional support matters most. The atmosphere feels warm rather than clinical, with residents treated as individuals who deserve respect and kindness.
What inspectors have recorded
The owner apparently takes an active role in both looking after staff and ensuring residents get proper care. This hands-on approach seems to filter through the whole home. While the nursing care gets consistent praise, there has been at least one concerning incident where reception staff handled a phone enquiry about availability in a way that upset the caller.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Stanfield, it might be worth visiting to get a feel for the care approach yourself and meet the team who'd be looking after your loved one.
Worth a visit
Stanfield House Nursing Home, on Upper Wick Lane in Worcester, was rated Outstanding at its inspection in February 2019, with particularly strong ratings for Responsive (Outstanding) and Well-led (Outstanding), and Good ratings across Safe, Effective, and Caring. An Outstanding Responsive rating is rare and meaningful: it requires inspectors to find concrete evidence that the home tailors care and activities to each individual, rather than offering a one-size programme. An Outstanding Well-led rating points to stable, accountable leadership that staff and residents can trust. The most important caveat here is age. This inspection took place in February 2019, over five years before the time of writing, and a review in July 2023 did not trigger a reassessment rather than confirming the rating through a full re-inspection. A lot can change in five years: managers move on, staffing teams turn over, and occupancy pressures shift the culture of a home. On your visit, ask to speak to the current registered manager by name, find out how long they have been in post, and ask what has changed since 2019. Ask to see the staffing rota for the past month, not a template, and specifically check night shift cover for 41 beds.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Stanfield House Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Stanfield House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where compassionate staff make the hardest times more bearable
Stanfield Nursing Home Limited – Your Trusted nursing home
When families are facing difficult decisions about nursing care, finding somewhere that genuinely cares matters more than anything. Stanfield Nursing Home in Worcester has built its reputation on treating residents with real compassion and dignity. The owner stays closely involved in daily life here, which seems to make a difference to how the whole team approaches their work.
Who they care for
Stanfield provides nursing care for adults of all ages, including younger people with physical disabilities. They also support residents living with dementia.
For families dealing with dementia, the home's focus on treating each person with dignity and individual attention could be particularly important.
Management & ethos
The owner apparently takes an active role in both looking after staff and ensuring residents get proper care. This hands-on approach seems to filter through the whole home. While the nursing care gets consistent praise, there has been at least one concerning incident where reception staff handled a phone enquiry about availability in a way that upset the caller.
“If you're considering Stanfield, it might be worth visiting to get a feel for the care approach yourself and meet the team who'd be looking after your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
