Watford House Residential Home

Lichfield · WS14 0PD

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,200/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Oct 2024
Capacity
43 beds
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What the evidence shows

Watford House Residential Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Oct 2024).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Combined public feedback rating: 4.1/5

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  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
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Registered provider
Watford House Residential Home Ltd
Provider group
-
Local authority
Staffordshire
Purpose built
Yes
Floors
3
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Watford House Residential 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 rating published · Oct 2024
Registered Manager
Cheryl Theresa Smith
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Published care capabilities

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

  • Dementia 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

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Brain Injury
COPD
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Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

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
Cheryl Theresa Smith

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Watford House Residential Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,200/week

≈ £5,218 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

Fees are set on assessment and care required. Fees also reflect the size and room services offered. The listed residential dementia care fee is £1,200–£1,400 per week; residential care is from £1,200 per week.

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Dementia care
£1,200–£1,400/week

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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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

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

Watford House Residential Home Ltd provides residential care, dementia residential care and respite care for a maximum of 43 service users. Care provided includes older person care, dementia, mental health condition and physical disability; other care includes Parkinson's disease, stroke, palliative/end of life care, COPD/pulmonary disease, convalescent care and acquired brain injury.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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263 Birmingham Road, Shenstone Wood End, Lichfield, WS14 0PD

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
4 stops
Nearest Train Station
700m

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

Key nutrition points first

5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected January 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Very 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
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Emergency Lighting
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Parking
Minibus

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Next Steps

Is Watford House Residential Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Watford House Residential Home

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

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

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  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 Watford House Residential Home

What does the inspection rating for Watford House Residential Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 2 October 2024.

Is Watford House Residential Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 2 October 2024. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.1 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 Watford House Residential Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Watford House Residential Home: £1,200/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Watford House Residential Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is Watford House Residential Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Watford House Residential 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 Watford House Residential Home provide dementia care?

Watford House Residential 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.

How many beds does Watford House Residential Home have?

Watford House Residential Home has 43 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Watford House Residential Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.1 out of 5.

Are Watford House Residential Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Watford House Residential 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 Watford House Residential Home safe?

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

Who operates Watford House Residential Home?

Watford House Residential Home is operated by WATFORD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME LTD (Company registration number: 05673848). Ownership type: independent.

Has Watford House Residential Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Watford House Residential Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Watford House Residential Home's provider?

Watford House Residential Home'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 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Watford House Residential Home?

Ask Watford House Residential 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 Watford House Residential Home?

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

Is Watford House Residential Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Watford House Residential Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection rating was published on 2 October 2024.

What is Watford House Residential Home's food hygiene rating?

Watford House Residential Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 6 January 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Watford House Residential Home?

When visiting Watford House Residential 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 Watford House Residential Home?

Our visit checklist for Watford House Residential 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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