Austen Court Care Home

Evesham · WR11 2FQ

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,875/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Aug 2023
Capacity
69 beds
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What the evidence shows

Austen Court Care Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Aug 2023). Family feedback highlights dignified, compassionate end of life care. The inspection Safe domain was rated below Good in 2023.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights dignified, compassionate end of life care
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Safe rating below Good (2023)
  • Family feedback: allegation of neglect with no detail given, plus unresolved complaint

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
More facility details
Registered provider
Restful Homes (Worcestershire) Ltd.
Provider group
Restful Homes Group
Local authority
Worcestershire
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Austen Court 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
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Aug 2023
Registered Manager
Michele Miles
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Published care capabilities

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

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
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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.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Sight or hearing impairment
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Aggression or challenging behaviour

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.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Michele Miles

Austen Court Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,875/week

From ≈ £8,153 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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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

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

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

Austen Court Care Home is a care home with nursing in Evesham, West Midlands, operated by Restful Homes (Worcestershire) Ltd. since 2017. The home has 69 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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Davies Road, Evesham, WR11 2FQ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
700m
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

316m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Food standards and dining arrangements based on hygiene records and published information.

Evidence scope for this section

The current public evidence does not support a reliable dining and nutrition profile for this home. Confirm the arrangements that matter directly and use the published food hygiene evidence where available.

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Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite

Lifestyle & Amenities

WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Shop
Cafe
Bar
Parking

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Austen Court Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Austen Court Care Home

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  1. Ask current staff and families whether care standards have remained consistent over the past year.

  2. What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

  3. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  4. Ask for a breakdown of current fees and any recent price changes to assess value for money directly.

    Ask for a written breakdown of regular fees and optional extras.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Austen Court Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Austen Court Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 25 August 2023.

Is Austen Court Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 25 August 2023. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 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 Austen Court Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Austen Court Care Home: From £1,875/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Austen Court Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is Austen Court Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Austen Court Care Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Does Austen Court Care Home provide dementia care?

Austen Court 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 Austen Court Care Home have?

Austen Court Care Home has 69 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Austen Court Care Home?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 out of 5. Family feedback highlights: Staff who are consistently caring, attentive and treat residents with dignity, especially during end-of-life care; Well-furnished, clean, spacious rooms and hotel-like communal areas; Family support during difficult transitions and bereavement, including practical help and communication.

Are Austen Court Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Austen Court 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 Austen Court Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Austen Court Care Home is "Requires improvement". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Austen Court Care Home?

Austen Court Care Home is operated by RESTFUL HOMES (WORCESTERSHIRE) LTD. (Company registration number: 10188825).

Has Austen Court Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Austen Court Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Austen Court Care Home's provider?

Austen Court Care Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Austen Court Care Home?

Ask Austen Court 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 Austen Court Care Home?

Before choosing Austen Court 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 Evesham to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Austen Court Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Austen Court Care Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 25 August 2023.

What questions should I ask when visiting Austen Court Care Home?

When visiting Austen Court 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, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. 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 Austen Court Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Austen Court 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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