James Hirons Care Home

Leamington Spa · CV32 6LD

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,430–£1,886/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Aug 2021
Capacity
23 beds
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What the evidence shows

James Hirons Care Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Aug 2021). Family feedback highlights staff warmth and compassion.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff warmth and compassion
  • Sight or hearing impairment support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: distance from family's previous social circle led to a resident moving away
  • Recent company officer changes

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
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Registered provider
James Hirons
Provider group
-
Local authority
Warwickshire
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James Hirons 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
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jul 2021

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Registered Manager
Allan Brian Fairweather
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes sight or hearing impairment support, physical disability support, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Physical disability support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Sight or hearing impairment
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
COPD
Palliative Care

Staffing

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

Registered Manager
Allan Brian Fairweather

James Hirons Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,430–£1,886/week

≈ £6,218 - £8,201 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

James Hirons publishes fees of £1,430–£1,886 per week, depending on the type of care and room size. The home offers guidance on what is included and available financial support; confirm the individual care and room quote directly. This page does not publish separate daily respite or care-type-specific tariffs.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Warwick, residential): £916/wk

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 James Hirons Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

James Hirons Care Home is a residential care home in Leamington Spa, West Midlands, operated by James Hirons since 2016. The home has 23 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Parking

  • Free parking lot

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

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53 Lillington Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6LD

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

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Dietary Options

Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Vegetarian
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected February 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Good
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Cinema
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

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

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Questions to Ask When Visiting James Hirons Care Home

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask staff whether care standards and staffing levels have remained consistent over the past few years.

  2. Ask about any recent changes to catering staff, suppliers, or menu planning.

  3. Ask how the kitchen handles special dietary needs and whether recent menus have changed

  4. Check room sizes and facilities in person, as these scored lower than other aspects

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 James Hirons Care Home

What does the inspection rating for James Hirons Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is James Hirons Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 2 director resignations were recorded in the last year. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does James Hirons Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at James Hirons Care Home: £1,430–£1,886/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does James Hirons Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is James Hirons Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

James Hirons 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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How many beds does James Hirons Care Home have?

James Hirons Care Home has 23 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about James Hirons Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5. Family feedback highlights: Warm, family-like atmosphere with staff who genuinely know and care about residents; Staff continuity and long tenure, giving residents familiarity and trust; Attentive, flexible care even for complex or end-of-life needs.

Are James Hirons Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

James Hirons 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 James Hirons Care Home safe?

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

Who operates James Hirons Care Home?

James Hirons Care Home is operated by JAMES HIRONS (Company registration number: 08966275). Ownership type: independent.

Has James Hirons Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against James Hirons Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about James Hirons Care Home's provider?

James Hirons Care Home's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask James Hirons Care Home?

Ask James Hirons 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 James Hirons Care Home?

Before choosing James Hirons 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 Leamington Spa to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is James Hirons Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests James Hirons Care Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is James Hirons Care Home's food hygiene rating?

James Hirons Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 11 February 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting James Hirons Care Home?

When visiting James Hirons 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 James Hirons Care Home?

Our visit checklist for James Hirons 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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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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