Briar Hill House

51 Attlee Crescent, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1BP

01889576622

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

24 January 2019

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

36 beds

About Briar Hill House

Briar Hill House is a nursing home in Staffordshire, providing care for older people and those with physical disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Briar Hill House provides personal care for older people and those with physical disabilities, with capacity for 36 residents. The home features two floors with spacious communal areas and kitchenettes on each level. Staff deliver extremely caring support that prioritises residents' dignity and treats them as active partners in their own care decisions.

For those with communication difficulties, staff understand and respond to their preferred methods of interaction. The service embraces involvement from families and advocates. Care is highly personalised to reflect individual preferences, with staff closely monitoring health and wellbeing while encouraging residents to pursue independence and personal goals where possible.

Staff are described as dedicated to going the extra mile in ensuring residents' happiness and respect within their home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 March 2019

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

There are two secure outdoor spaces: a landscaped garden and a courtyard.
The provider lists furnished single bedrooms with private en-suite facilities.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 36 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WS15 1BP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 22 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 January 2019.

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

Read Briar Hill House'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 Briar Hill House, 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 Briar Hill House, 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?

Could the NHS fund Briar Hill House'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