University Care 2

53 Derby Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2TB

01159168573

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 March 2019

Provider

Mrs Susan Clay

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 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 Mrs Susan Clay, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 University Care 2

University Care 2 is a residential care home in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, offering personal care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

University Care 2 provides personal care for up to four people with learning disabilities and complex needs, including mental health support. The service operates from a detached house in Beeston, Nottingham, and was at full capacity during the inspection with four residents.

People using the service experience choice, control, and promotion of independence and inclusion in their daily lives. The care provided reflects a person-centred approach that supports residents in maintaining autonomy while accessing the complex support they require for their wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 April 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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG9 2TB

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: Good.

Rating report published 12 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 March 2019.

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

Read University Care 2'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 University Care 2, 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 University Care 2, 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 University Care 2'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