Queensway House

Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3TF

01785226417

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

3 July 2019

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

22 beds

About Queensway House

Queensway House is a care home in Staffordshire offering both residential and nursing care, with a focus on supporting people with mental health needs. Further details on how the service performs are set out in the CQC findings below.

Queensway House is a purpose-built care home providing nursing care for up to 22 people with mental health support needs. Set over two floors, each resident has a self-contained flat with a bedroom, living area, kitchen, and bathroom. The home held 20 residents at the time of inspection.

People living at the home were positive about the care they received and expressed contentment with their living situation. Staff had developed effective relationships with residents and demonstrated kind, caring approaches throughout. The home maintained a person-centred culture that respected dignity and privacy.

Staff reported being able to build positive relationships with the people they supported.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 July 2019

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 22 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ST16 3TF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

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 20 July 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 July 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Queensway House'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 Queensway House, 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 Queensway House, 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 Queensway House'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