Albany House - Stratford-upon-Avon

16-18 Albany Road, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PG

01789261191

Care Type

Nursing Care

Assessment date

7 August 2026

Provider

Rethink Mental Illness

Beds

8 beds

About Albany House - Stratford-upon-Avon

Albany House - Stratford-upon-Avon is a nursing home located in Warwickshire, West Midlands. Its registered care categories include mental health. The home has 8 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in September 2026. The home is operated by Rethink Mental Illness.

Specialist Care

Mental health

Fees and availability

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CV37 6PG

Registered care categories

Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Assessment published 18 September 2026. Assessment date recorded: 7 August 2026.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 18 September 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of Inspection: 01 to 03 September 2026.
Albany House - Stratford-upon-Avon is a care home which now provides accommodation and care to people. Some people living at Albany House - Stratford-upon-Avon live with mental health support needs, or have complex health needs. The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to 8 people. There were 6 people living at the home at the time of the inspection.
There had been improvements to governance of the home since our last inspection, and regular checks were now undertaken so that the registered manager and provider could be assured people received good care.
Staff understood people's individual risks and how to support them safely. They worked with people to understand their preferences, choices and goals, providing support at a pace people were comfortable with. This helped people achieve outcomes that were important to them, increase their independence and supported people to live fulfilling lives.
Staff were confident if they raised any concerns about people’s safety senior staff would take action to support people.
People's communication needs were understood and supported. Staff worked with people and their relatives to develop personalised communication approaches where needed.
Some areas of the home had recently been refurbished, and there were plans to further improve the décor of the home. The home presented as clean.
Staff felt supported in their roles through supervision, staff meetings and shift handovers. They were encouraged to share ideas and contribute to service improvements and felt listened to by senior staff. The registered manager was committed to supporting staff development and providing opportunities for learning.
Staff worked well with other organisations to support people to enjoy opportunities to spend time in the community and to access the support they needed from other organisations, including health and social professionals, employers and housing providers.
The registered manager planned to further develop opportunities for people to plan for their future wishes.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Albany House - Stratford-upon-Avon's CQC record and reports.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Albany House - Stratford-upon-Avon, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Albany House - Stratford-upon-Avon, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

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