Matthews Neurorehab Unit

Epinal Way Care Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GD

01509217666

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

19 August 2020

Provider

Rushcliffe Care Limited

Beds

38 beds

About Matthews Neurorehab Unit

Matthews Neurorehab Unit is a nursing home in Leicestershire providing nursing and personal care with a focus on neurological rehabilitation. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Matthews Neurorehab Unit accommodates up to 38 people requiring nursing and personal care, with 27 residents at the time of inspection. The service operates across two floors with ensuite bedrooms and includes lounges, dining rooms, and accessible garden areas.

People and relatives consistently praised the quality of care received. One resident said, "I get really good care and the staff do things the way I want them done. " A family member added, "I can't fault the staff, they're so helpful.

I feel reassured my family member is safe and well-looked after.

However, inspectors identified areas for improvement in care records, which contained unclear and contradictory information that needed addressing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 September 2020

Specialist Care

Older 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 with nursing; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 38 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LE11 3GD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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: Good.

Rating report published 23 September 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 August 2020.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 11 March 2020: Good
CaringPublished 11 March 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 11 March 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Matthews Neurorehab Unit'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 Matthews Neurorehab Unit, 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 Matthews Neurorehab Unit, 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 Matthews Neurorehab Unit'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.

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