Bywell House Care Home

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 9 January 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Dates of assessment: 11 December to 17 December 2025. Bywell House Care Home is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care to people over 65 living with varying stages of dementia. The service can accommodate up to 20 people, at the time of our inspection 20 people were living at the service.

People received safe, effective and compassionate care. Staff treated people with dignity and respect and involved them in decisions about their care. People told us they felt safe and well cared for, and relatives described the home as welcoming and supportive. We observed positive interactions and a calm, homely environment.

The provider had a culture of safety and learning. Risks were mostly assessed and managed well, and staff understood safeguarding responsibilities. Medicines were managed safely, and infection prevention and control practices were robust. Staffing levels were consistent, and staff were well trained and supported.

Care was person-centred and responsive to people’s needs. Activities were varied and tailored to individual interests, promoting wellbeing and social engagement. People were supported to maintain their independence and make choices about daily life. Health care professionals told us staff acted promptly on their advice and worked collaboratively to achieve good outcomes.

Leadership was visible and inclusive. The registered manager had recently been appointed and demonstrated commitment to improvement and staff development. Governance systems were in place and audits were completed, although some areas required further embedding, such as formal mental capacity assessments and integration of nutritional screening tools into care records. The provider was addressing these promptly.