Rosemary Lodge

Lichfield · WS13 8AQ

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,480/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Jan 2019
Capacity
32 beds
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What the evidence shows

Rosemary Lodge is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Jan 2019). Family feedback highlights staff friendliness and warmth.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff friendliness and warmth
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: allegation that good practice only appears when professionals are visiting, not day-to-day

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
More facility details
Registered provider
Abivue Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Staffordshire
Purpose built
No
Floors
2
Opened
1990
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Rosemary Lodge 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 report published · Jan 2019
Registered Manager
Jane Evans
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes palliative or end-of-life support, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • 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

Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication
End-of-Life 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
Jane Evans

Rosemary Lodge: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,480/week

≈ £6,435 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

Residential care is listed at £1,480–£2,200 per week for permanent care and £1,480–£2,201 per week for respite. The costs include all care, drinks and meals, laundry, housekeeping and all activities including trips out. Hairdressing, chiropody, escorting to appointments and personal newspapers are charged separately. Day care is also provided; contact the home for costs and further information.

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.

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

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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 Rosemary Lodge, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

For more than 35 years, Rosemary Lodge has been a valued part of the Lichfield community, providing high-quality residential care in a warm, welcoming environment. Situated in peaceful surroundings just a short distance from the historic city centre, the home offers comfortable accommodation alongside compassionate, person-centred care. Homely interiors and beautifully maintained gardens create a relaxing place to live, while a dedicated team of carers are available 24 hours a day.

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

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191 Walsall Road, Lichfield, Lichfield, WS13 8AQ

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Nearby Amenities

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

0.5km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

4 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected January 2026)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition: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.

4 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Games & Quizzes
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Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift

Rooms

Single Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
Phone in Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Hairdresser
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Rosemary Lodge a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Rosemary Lodge

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  1. Has staff turnover or management approach changed noticeably in 2025 compared with earlier years?

  2. Ask how many permanent carers are on each shift and what the current staff turnover rate looks like

  3. Ask to see the activity and staffing rota for a typical week, not just the day of your visit

  4. Ask how the home handles unannounced versus announced inspection visits and whether daily practice differs

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 Rosemary Lodge

What does the inspection rating for Rosemary Lodge show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 12 January 2019.

Is Rosemary Lodge a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 12 January 2019. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 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 Rosemary Lodge cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Rosemary Lodge: £1,480/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Rosemary Lodge accept NHS or local authority funding?

Rosemary Lodge accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Rosemary Lodge a nursing home or a residential care home?

Rosemary Lodge 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 Rosemary Lodge have?

Rosemary Lodge has 32 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Rosemary Lodge?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 out of 5. Family feedback highlights: Friendly, welcoming and attentive staff who greet families by name and take time to chat with residents; Residents appear settled, content and treated with dignity.

Are Rosemary Lodge's reviews enough to make a decision?

Rosemary Lodge'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 Rosemary Lodge safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Rosemary Lodge is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Rosemary Lodge?

Rosemary Lodge is operated by ABIVUE LIMITED (Company registration number: 02431631). Ownership type: independent.

Has Rosemary Lodge had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Rosemary Lodge in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Rosemary Lodge's provider?

Rosemary Lodge's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 December 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Rosemary Lodge?

Ask Rosemary Lodge 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 Rosemary Lodge?

Before choosing Rosemary Lodge, 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 Lichfield to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Rosemary Lodge's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Rosemary Lodge looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 12 January 2019.

What is Rosemary Lodge's food hygiene rating?

Rosemary Lodge currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 12 January 2026.

What questions should I ask when visiting Rosemary Lodge?

When visiting Rosemary Lodge, 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 Rosemary Lodge?

Our visit checklist for Rosemary Lodge 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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Topics to take into your visit

  • 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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