Breme Residential Care Home

Bromsgrove · B61 8EF

Care type: Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees: From £1,158/week
Inspection rating: GoodRating published Mar 2023
Capacity: 60 beds

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What the evidence shows

Breme Residential Care Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2023).

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What stands out

Good inspection rating
Dementia support
Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

Family feedback: {"warning_signals": [{"signal": "Understaffing leading to inconsistent personal care (e.g. missed meals, catheter/hygiene care)", "mentions": 5, "severity": "high"}, {"signal": "Activities described as limited or inconsistent, especially for residents staying full-time", "mentions": 6, "severity": "medium"}, {"signal": "Concerns raised with management sometimes felt ignored or unresolved", "mentions": 3, "severity": "high"}, {"signal": "Cleanliness lapses in individual rooms/kitchen area reported by some visitors", "mentions": 3, "severity": "medium"}, {"signal": "Difficulty reaching residents by phone at weekends due to reception cover", "mentions": 1, "severity": "low"}]}

What we cannot confirm

Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

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Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
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More facility details

Registered provider: Sanctuary Care Property (1) Limited
Provider group: BRAND Sanctuary Care Limited
Local authority: Worcestershire
Purpose built: Yes
Ensuite rooms: 100%
Floors: 3
Vacancy information checked: Nov 2025

Provider network: 8 homes; 100% rated Good or better (8 Good).

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Breme Residential Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Good

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Good

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Good

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Good

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Good

Inspection record date

Inspection report published · Mar 2023

Registered Manager

Lauren Paige Smith

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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, learning disability support, sight or hearing impairment support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

Dementia support
Learning disability support
Sight or hearing impairment support
Physical disability support

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Important limitations

Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia

Learning disability

Sight or hearing impairment

Physical disability

Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's

Vascular Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Palliative Care

Anxiety

Understanding dementia care: what to look for→Understanding palliative and end-of-life care→Care home funding: NHS, council, and self-funding explained→Dementia and NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility→

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager

Lauren Paige Smith

Breme Residential Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,158/week

From ≈ £5,035 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Operator tariffs checked on 22 September 2026. Residential care: from £1,158 per week. The quote depends on the room and assessed care needs; contact the home for a personalised quote. The operator notes fees may be around 30% higher depending on the room and care needs. Fees depend on the care assessment; request a personalised quote. Respite can be booked ahead; emergency stays may also be available.

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Breme Residential Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,158/week

From ≈ £5,035 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Family feedback for Breme Residential Care Home

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4.8

RightCareHome analysis of family feedback

Feedback to explore

Family feedback rating (out of 5)

What families say about staff

Positive

Family feedback highlights caring and attentive staff

What families value

What matters to families:

{"most mentioned positives": [{"phrase": "kind and caring staff", "mentions": 20, "impact": "high"}, {"phrase": "quick, smooth settling in", "mentions": 8, "impact": "high"}, {"phrase": "clean and tidy rooms", "mentions": 7, "impact": "medium"}, {"phrase": "good quality food", "mentions": 4, "impact": "medium"}, {"phrase": "approachable, hands on management", "mentions": 5, "impact": "medium"}, {"phrase": "helpful reception staff", "mentions": 4, "impact": "low"}]}

Watchouts to confirm

Feedback raises these points. Ask the home how it handles them in day-to-day care:

{"warning_signals": [{"signal": "Understaffing leading to inconsistent personal care (e.g. missed meals, catheter/hygiene care)", "mentions": 5, "severity": "high"}, {"signal": "Activities described as limited or inconsistent, especially for residents staying full-time", "mentions": 6, "severity": "medium"}, {"signal": "Concerns raised with management sometimes felt ignored or unresolved", "mentions": 3, "severity": "high"}, {"signal": "Cleanliness lapses in individual rooms/kitchen area reported by some visitors", "mentions": 3, "severity": "medium"}, {"signal": "Difficulty reaching residents by phone at weekends due to reception cover", "mentions": 1, "severity": "low"}]}
Medium priority

Care needs and preferences mentioned by families

These are patterns in family experiences, not an assessment of personal suitability. Confirm individual needs with the home.

{"who_this_home_suits": ["Families seeking a warm, relationship-led home where staff kindness and settling-in support are a priority", "Residents needing flexible day-care or respite alongside possible future full-time residency", "Families who value close, personal contact with a hands-on, approachable management team", "Those whose relative needs standard personal and dementia care but does not require intensive structured daily activity programmes"]}

Explore the detailed review evidenceAspect ratings, trends, feedback themes, family experiences and staff context.

How Families Rate This Home

Family feedback on care, surroundings and daily life

Value for Money

4.25

Value for Money

4.25Worth discussing

Activities

4.27

Activities

4.27Worth discussing

Facilities

4.33

Facilities

4.33Worth discussing

Food & Drink

4.42

Food & Drink

4.42Worth discussing

Rooms

4.44

Rooms

4.44Worth discussing

Cleanliness

4.50

Cleanliness

4.50Worth discussing

Safety

4.63

Safety

4.63Worth discussing

Management

4.64

Management

4.64

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Positive family feedback

Positive experiences described in family feedback:

{"most mentioned positives": [{"phrase": "kind and caring staff", "mentions": 20, "impact": "high"}, {"phrase": "quick, smooth settling in", "mentions": 8, "impact": "high"}, {"phrase": "clean and tidy rooms", "mentions": 7, "impact": "medium"}, {"phrase": "good quality food", "mentions": 4, "impact": "medium"}, {"phrase": "approachable, hands on management", "mentions": 5, "impact": "medium"}, {"phrase": "helpful reception staff", "mentions": 4, "impact": "low"}]}

Feedback to discuss on your visit

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{"warning signals": [{"signal": "understaffing leading to inconsistent personal care (e.g. missed meals, catheter/hygiene care)", "mentions": 5, "severity": "high"}, {"signal": "activities described as limited or inconsistent, especially for residents staying full time", "mentions": 6, "severity": "medium"}, {"signal": "concerns raised with management sometimes felt ignored or unresolved", "mentions": 3, "severity": "high"}, {"signal": "cleanliness lapses in individual rooms/kitchen area reported by some visitors", "mentions": 3, "severity": "medium"}, {"signal": "difficulty reaching residents by phone at weekends due to reception cover", "mentions": 1, "severity": "low"}]}

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report considers available staffing information alongside family experiences. Coverage varies, and any gaps remain questions to confirm with the home.

Family experiences can help with visit planning. They do not verify current staffing levels or the care an individual will receive.

How RightCareHome analyses public feedback

The rating and family experiences can highlight different aspects of a home. Read both in context:

Recurring patterns. Review text is analysed for repeated strengths, concerns, contradictions and practical questions. Isolated comments are treated more cautiously than recurring themes.
Confidence thresholds. The strength of each conclusion depends on usable feedback, evidence breadth and consistency. We distinguish specific experiences from broader patterns.
Rating and semantic assessment. The combined rating summarises numerical scores. The semantic assessment explains what families repeatedly describe. Strong recurring concerns can therefore change the assessment even when the rating is high.
Evidence scope. Public feedback is one evidence layer, not a live measure of staffing, safety or daily care. RightCareHome therefore reads it alongside inspection findings and their dates and the questions to test on a visit.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Breme Residential Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Located at the centre of Bromsgrove, Breme Care Home provides residential and dementia care, along with pre-bookable respite care in the Mulberry Suite at Worcestershire. The homely atmosphere offers spacious bedrooms, some with patio access to large gardens. Engaging activities range from trips to Weston-super-Mare, gentle exercises, and excursions to local attractions to spa pampering and community connections. Resident involvement in home decisions is paramount, and family and friends are integral to Breme's warm ambiance. With extensive gardens for gardening enthusiasts, delightful home-cooked meals, and active community partnerships, Breme enriches lives.

Contact & location

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Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Breme, 46 Providence Road, Bromsgrove, B61 8EF

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital

600m

Nearest GP

400m

Nearest Pharmacy

400m

Bus Stops (500m)

10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.7km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Halal

Pureed

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten-Free

5/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected January 2025)

Food handling:Very good

Premises condition:Very good

Food safety management:Very good

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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

6 activities listed

Individual and group options available

Arts & Crafts

Music & Singing

Exercise Classes

Gardening

Reminiscence

Pet Therapy

✓One-to-one activity sessions

✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Lift

Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite

Single Rooms

Double Rooms

Couples Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System

Secure Garden

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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden

WiFi

TV Lounge

Library

Hairdresser

Cafe

Bar

Cinema

Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

What public records show about this provider

RightCareHome analysisProvider records

A standard company check does not apply here

This provider type does not appear to use the standard company check shown for private operators. Discuss care quality, staffing and continuity directly with the provider.

What we know

A standard company-record check does not appear to apply to this provider type.

What public records do not tell us

This does not say anything negative about care quality or day-to-day continuity.

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Who is legally responsible for this service, and which current registration, staffing and continuity documents can you share?

No company-derived findings are shown because this provider type does not appear to use the standard company-record check.

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Provider identity and record dates

A standard company-record check does not apply to this provider type. An account date is not available for this check.

Linked provider

Sanctuary Care Property (1) Limited

Company record

Not applicable

Match

Not applicable

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Breme Residential Care Home

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{"visit_checks": ["Ask how staffing levels are maintained during holidays, sickness and weekends, and whether residents have a named/key carer.", "Ask to see the current activities timetable for full-time residents, not just day-centre attendees.", "Ask how personal care routines (e.g. hygiene, catheter care, meal delivery) are checked and recorded to avoid missed tasks.", "Ask how the home handles and follows up on family concerns or complaints, and what the escalation process looks like.", "Ask how calls are routed to residents' rooms at weekends or when reception is unstaffed.", "Ask to see a sample menu and whether dietary preferences/allergies are catered for consistently."]}
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Common Questions About Breme Residential Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Breme Residential Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 18 March 2023.

Is Breme Residential Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 18 March 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Breme Residential Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Breme Residential Care Home: From £1,158/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Breme Residential Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Breme Residential Care Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Breme Residential Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Breme Residential Care Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Breme Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Breme Residential Care Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Breme Residential Care Home have?

Breme Residential Care Home has 60 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Breme Residential Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5.

Are Breme Residential Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Breme Residential Care Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Breme Residential Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Breme Residential Care Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Has Breme Residential Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Breme Residential Care Home in the inspection history.

What continuity questions should families ask Breme Residential Care Home?

Ask Breme Residential Care Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Breme Residential Care Home?

Before choosing Breme Residential Care Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Bromsgrove to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Breme Residential Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Breme Residential Care Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 18 March 2023.

What is Breme Residential Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Breme Residential Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 13 January 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Breme Residential Care Home?

When visiting Breme Residential Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Breme Residential Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Breme Residential Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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