Chegworth Nursing Home

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 27 February 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of Assessment: 22 January 2026.

Chegworth Nursing Home is a 'care home' that can provide nursing and personal care to up to 43 people. At the time of our assessment there were 41 older people using the service, of whom half were living with dementia, 7 were receiving end of life care and 4 had mental health care needs.

The service had a positive learning culture and people could raise concerns. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks well. The facilities and equipment met the needs of people, were clean and well-maintained. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities. The service supported staff wellbeing. Medicines were managed safely.

People participated in assessments and decisions about the care they received. Staff reviewed assessments taking account of people’s communication, personal and health care needs. People had enough to eat and drink to stay healthy. Staff monitored people’s health to support healthy living. Staff made sure people understood their care and treatment to enable them to give informed consent.

People were treated with kindness and compassion. Staff protected people’s privacy and dignity. They treated people as individuals and supported their preferences. People had choice in their care and were encouraged to maintain relationships with family and friends. Staff responded to people’s needs in a timely way. The service provided people with information they could easily understand and access. People knew how to give feedback and were confident their views were taken seriously and acted upon. People received fair and equal care and the service worked to reduce health and care inequalities through training and feedback.

Managers and staff had a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. They were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Managers collaborated with the local community to deliver the best possible care and were receptive to new ideas. There was a culture of continuous improvement with staff given time and resources to try new ideas.