Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited

1 Trouse Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7HR

01215021606

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

20 May 2019

Provider

Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited

Beds

30 beds

About Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited

Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home is a nursing home in Sandwell providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Bartholamew Lodge provides residential and nursing care for older people, some living with dementia, with 28 residents at the time of inspection. Staff are described as caring and compassionate, treating people with dignity and respect. Residents receive person-centred care tailored to their individual needs and preferences, with staff knowledgeable about people's life histories and able to develop meaningful relationships with them.

People reported feeling well cared for in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where staff encouraged them to maintain independence and relationships. Staff demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to support residents effectively and work with other health care professionals to ensure people's safety and health needs are met.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 June 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WS10 7HR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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.

Rating report published 14 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 May 2019.

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

Read Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees