Low Furlong

Darlingscote Road, Shipston On Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4DY

01608662005

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 December 2022

Provider

Runwood Homes Limited

Beds

68 beds

About Low Furlong

Low Furlong is a residential care home in Warwickshire, providing accommodation and personal care for people, including those living with dementia. Further detail on how the service performs can be found in the findings below.

Low Furlong is a purpose-built residential home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 68 people, including those with dementia. The home is spread across two floors with en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges, dining areas, and bathroom facilities on each level. At inspection, 58 people were living there.

People, relatives, and healthcare professionals consistently praised the exceptionally high standards of care, attributing this to outstanding leadership. The registered manager is deeply committed to achieving high standards and creates an environment where staff feel valued and motivated to meet individual needs. Staff demonstrate strong collaboration and equality, with the manager actively nurturing their development and recognising when they go above and beyond.

There is continuous focus on improvement through governance processes and stakeholder feedback.

The home maintains a culture of openness and honesty, with people, relatives, and staff empowered to have a say in how the service operates. This collaborative approach and transparency builds confidence in the care being provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 January 2023

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 68 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CV36 4DY

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 25 January 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 December 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 13 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 13 December 2017: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Low Furlong'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 Low Furlong, 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 Low Furlong, 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 Low Furlong'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