Westfield Lodge Care Home

Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 6ES

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,300–£1,500/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2019
Capacity
54 beds
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What the evidence shows

Westfield Lodge Care Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2019). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and dedication. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and dedication
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: management attitude concerns

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Westfield Lodge Care Limited
Provider group
BRAND Capital Care Group
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Purpose built
Yes
Floors
2
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7
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Westfield Lodge 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: Feb 2019

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Registered Manager
Angela May Smith
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
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Important limitations

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing 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
Stroke
Cancer
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Exit-Seeking

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
End-of-Life Care
Bereavement Support

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 listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Registered Manager
Angela May Smith

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Controlled Substances
Full Medication Management

Westfield Lodge Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,300–£1,500/week

≈ £5,653 - £6,522 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

Self-funded fees range from £1300 to £1500 per week depending on individual needs. Accepts local authority and NHS CHC funding.

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 (Stoke-on-Trent, nursing with dementia care): £1,126/wk

Nursing care
£1,300–£1,500/week

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Dementia care
£1,300–£1,500/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.

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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 Westfield Lodge Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Westfield Lodge is a welcoming, purpose-built nursing home located in the peaceful area of Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent. Designed to feel both homely and modern, it offers a supportive environment for individuals requiring nursing, residential, respite, or palliative care. With a focus on person-centred care and home-cooked meals catering for all dietary needs, Westfield Lodge provides a safe and comfortable setting where residents can live life fully.

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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Weston Coyney Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6ES

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
500m

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

363m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected October 2024)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Very 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.

5 activities listed

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

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Door Sensors
CCTV
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Provider Records

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Next Steps

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

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Westfield Lodge Care Home

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

  1. Ask to see several resident rooms for cleanliness and comfort.

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

  3. Observe how staff interact with residents, especially those with higher needs.

  4. Check how water and drinks are made accessible to residents with limited mobility.

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 Westfield Lodge Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Westfield Lodge Care Home show?

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

Is Westfield Lodge Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 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 Westfield Lodge Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Westfield Lodge Care Home: £1,300–£1,500/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Westfield Lodge Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is Westfield Lodge Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Westfield Lodge 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 listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Westfield Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?

Westfield Lodge 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.

How many beds does Westfield Lodge Care Home have?

Westfield Lodge Care Home has 54 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Westfield Lodge Care Home?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5.

Are Westfield Lodge Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Westfield Lodge 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 Westfield Lodge Care Home safe?

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

Who operates Westfield Lodge Care Home?

Westfield Lodge Care Home is operated by WESTFIELD LODGE CARE LIMITED (Company registration number: 10154252). Ownership type: private_equity.

Has Westfield Lodge Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Westfield Lodge Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Westfield Lodge Care Home's provider?

Westfield Lodge Care 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 Westfield Lodge Care Home?

Ask Westfield Lodge 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 Westfield Lodge Care Home?

Before choosing Westfield Lodge 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 Stoke-on-Trent to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Westfield Lodge Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

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

What is Westfield Lodge Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Westfield Lodge Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 28 October 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Westfield Lodge Care Home?

When visiting Westfield Lodge 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 Westfield Lodge Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Westfield Lodge 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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