Brockworth House Care Centre

Mill Lane, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4QG

01452864066

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

14 February 2023

Provider

Ashberry Healthcare Limited

Beds

55 beds

About Brockworth House Care Centre

Brockworth House Care Centre is a 55-bed nursing home located on Mill Lane in Brockworth, near Gloucester. Operated by Ashberry Healthcare Limited, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in February 2023, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. This means the provider must make changes to meet expected standards.

As a nursing care facility, Brockworth House offers medical support alongside personal care. Its location in South Gloucestershire provides access to local services and the broader Gloucester area. The range of specialisms suggests the home cares for residents with varied and complex needs, including those requiring specialist dementia support or assistance with sensory loss.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Brockworth House Care Centre, 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 Brockworth House Care Centre, 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 Brockworth House Care Centre'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