Bradwell Hall Nursing Home

Newcastle Under Lyme · ST5 8RQ

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,300/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Apr 2021
Capacity
127 beds
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What the evidence shows

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Apr 2021). Family feedback highlights compassionate end of life care.

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What stands out

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

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: occasional low ratings for Facilities and Rooms compared to strong Care scores

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
Bradwell Hall Nursing Home Limited
Local authority
Staffordshire
Purpose built
Yes
Opened
1988

Provider network: 3 homes; 100% rated Good or better (3 Good).

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Bradwell Hall Nursing 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
Requires improvement
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Mar 2021

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Registered Manager
Karen Louise Spooner
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Published care capabilities

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

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health 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.
  • 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
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Cancer
Palliative Care
Depression
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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
Karen Louise Spooner

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,300/week

From ≈ £5,653 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

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

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home is a care home with nursing in Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands, operated by Bradwell Hall Nursing Home Limited since 2010. The home has 127 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

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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Old Hall Drive, Bradwell, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 8RQ

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.4 km

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

119m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

3 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Choice of Menu
Communal Dining Room
Nutritional Assessment

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Diabetic
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected October 2024)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

3 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Gardening
Reminiscence
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Parking
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Bradwell Hall Nursing Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Bradwell Hall Nursing Home

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

  1. Ask current families whether communication frequency has changed in the past year.

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

  3. Ask staff whether room refurbishment has been completed across all units recently.

  4. Ask to see a range of bedrooms, including any not yet redecorated, to check condition and furnishings

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 Bradwell Hall Nursing Home

What does the inspection rating for Bradwell Hall Nursing Home show?

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

Is Bradwell Hall Nursing 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 4.3 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 Bradwell Hall Nursing Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home: From £1,300/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Bradwell Hall Nursing Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Bradwell Hall Nursing Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Bradwell Hall Nursing 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 Bradwell Hall Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Bradwell Hall Nursing 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 Bradwell Hall Nursing Home have?

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home has 127 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Bradwell Hall Nursing Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5. Family feedback highlights: End-of-life and palliative care delivered with compassion and dignity; Staff go above and beyond, treating residents like family; Regular, proactive communication with families about condition and concerns.

Are Bradwell Hall Nursing Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Bradwell Hall Nursing 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 Bradwell Hall Nursing Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Bradwell Hall Nursing Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Bradwell Hall Nursing Home?

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home is operated by BRADWELL HALL NURSING HOME LIMITED (Company registration number: 02210916). Ownership type: independent.

Has Bradwell Hall Nursing Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Bradwell Hall Nursing Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Bradwell Hall Nursing Home's provider?

Bradwell Hall Nursing 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 Bradwell Hall Nursing Home?

Ask Bradwell Hall Nursing 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 Bradwell Hall Nursing Home?

Before choosing Bradwell Hall Nursing 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 Newcastle Under Lyme to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Bradwell Hall Nursing Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Bradwell Hall Nursing Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Bradwell Hall Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 16 October 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Bradwell Hall Nursing Home?

When visiting Bradwell Hall Nursing 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 Bradwell Hall Nursing Home?

Our visit checklist for Bradwell Hall Nursing 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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