Spring Bank

52 Cordy Lane, Brinsley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5BY

01773765766

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 November 2019

Provider

Blue Sky Care Limited

Beds

7 beds

Rating history

OutstandingDec 2019

First inspected by CQC in 2019, rated Outstanding.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Blue Sky Care Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Spring Bank

Spring Bank is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire, offering personal support and accommodation for younger adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and/or autism. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Spring Bank provides residential care and personal support for up to seven younger adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and/or autism. At the time of inspection, five people were living in the home.

The service operates from a two-storey detached house adapted for its purpose in Brinsley, featuring a large secure garden and set on private land with woodland. The location provides easy access to public transport and links to the local and wider community. The home has been developed according to best practice guidance to support its residents effectively.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 December 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG16 5BY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 11 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 November 2019.

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

Read Spring Bank'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 Spring Bank, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Spring Bank, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Spring Bank'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