University Care

17 Derby Road, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2TA

01158758568

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 November 2019

Provider

Mrs Susan Clay

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodOct 2015
GoodJul 2017
GoodJan 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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

University Care is a residential care home in Nottinghamshire, supporting people with learning disabilities or mental health needs. Further details on the service, based on the most recent CQC inspection, are set out below.

University Care provides personal care for four people with learning disabilities or mental health needs in a residential Nottingham location with good access to community facilities. The home supports people to live meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence through planned, person-centred care. Staff numbers are adequate to meet residents' needs, and people feel safe.

The service has robust safeguarding practices, with staff trained to recognise and respond to potential abuse. Medicines are administered safely and residents understand why they need their prescribed treatments. Staff recruitment procedures ensure suitability for working with the people supported.

People are actively involved in decisions about their support and how they spend their time. Staff support residents to exercise maximum choice and control over their lives, using the least restrictive approach possible and always acting in their best interests.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 January 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical 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 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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG9 2TA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Eating disorders; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; 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 3 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 November 2019.

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

Read University Care'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, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit University Care, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund University Care'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