The Bungalow

159A Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7AF

01159817545

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 March 2019

Provider

MGB Care Services Limited

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2019

First inspected by CQC in 2019, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by MGB Care Services Limited, which runs 5 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good and 2 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 The Bungalow

The Bungalow is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire, providing accommodation and personal care for people living with autism, physical or learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

The Bungalow is a purpose-built care home providing accommodation for three people living with autism, physical or learning disability who require nursing or personal care. The single-floor accommodation is accessed via a central corridor. Staff ensure people feel safe with appropriate risk management in place, and sufficient staffing levels support people's needs.

The service maintains a clean environment through dedicated cleaning staff and has systems to protect residents from infection. Medicine management is handled safely with staff receiving relevant training and support.

Positive and caring relationships exist between residents and staff members. People are supported to eat and drink well and maintain their health. Staff take steps to ensure consent to care, with appropriate measures in place for those who lack capacity to make decisions.

The team has received training in safeguarding to protect people from harm and abuse. Overall, the service demonstrates commitment to supporting residents' wellbeing through safe systems, trained staff, and person-centred care practices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 June 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG2 7AF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 5 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 March 2019.

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

Read The Bungalow'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 The Bungalow, 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 The Bungalow, 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 The Bungalow'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