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The Lawns Nursing Home

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The Lawns Nursing Home is a nursing home in Worcester. It also offers dementia care. This care home page brings together the latest CQC rating, published reviews, weekly fees, funding information, and public risk signals so families can judge whether The Lawns Nursing Home is worth shortlisting.

Rated: GoodNursing Home · 63 beds
4.5Public review patterns across multiple sources
Inspection picture may be datedFinancial watchlist signalReview pattern worth checkingDementia support
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by Heritage Manor Limited
Registered Jan 2011Vacancies checked Nov 2025
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Local AuthorityWorcestershire

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What public data shows so far

The Lawns Nursing Home already shows visible caution signals in public records. This page surfaces them, but not yet the full diagnosis behind them.

What looks reassuring

  • Good CQC rating
  • Strong public review score
  • Dementia support

What needs checking

  • High public financial risk
  • Night and weekend staffing shortages leading to unmet urgent needs
  • No recent inspection on record

What this page cannot confirm

  • 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

CQC now

Rated Good · no recent inspection on record

Fees now

£5,218 - £6,522 / month (estimate)

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting self-funding, local authority-funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents.

Visits & travel

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Vacancies now

Vacancies currently available

Risk now

High public financial risk in the latest company records

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for The Lawns Nursing Home show?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

The Lawns Nursing Home CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

→ Stable trend
Good for 3 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Rating is over two years old— conditions may have changed since this inspection.What does an outdated rating mean? →
Last Inspection
No recent inspection on record
View official inspection report
Inspection overdue · Expected November 2024, now 40 months past due.What does an overdue inspection mean? →
Registered Manager
Melanie Dawson

How much confidence should you place in this inspection picture?

This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check tells you how much weight they deserve, whether the evidence may be dated, and which questions should shape your visit.

Financial Health

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Costs & Funding

The Lawns Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £5,218 - £6,522 per month

£1,200 - £1,500 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Respite
£1,200
per day

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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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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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
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Palliative Care

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden/area
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
  2. 2Who provides overnight clinical cover when needs escalate?
  3. 3How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Manager
Melanie Dawson

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Family Reviews

The Lawns Nursing Home Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

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Family Reviews

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Background context

Home profile

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

The Lawns part of the Heritage Manor Group is nestled in the picturesque village of Kempsey on the outskirts of the City of Worcester, a well-established care home where care of up to 63 residents is overseen by a dedicated team of clinicians and carers specialising in residential, nursing and respite care for the Worcestershire community. In 2019 an extension was completed to add 22 beds enabling the team to cater to the needs of the residents across two floors: residential care is provided on the ground floor and nursing care on the 1st floor. The Lawns boasts a range of facilities, including inviting dining rooms, cosy communal areas ideal for relaxation and socialising and an open-plan kitchen for resident use. Whether it's a lively family event day, sharing a meal with loved ones, immersing oneself in gardening activities, or exploring the nearby town, The Lawns ensures there's always an abundance of engaging experiences to be had.

Description source: Official registration profile

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Parking

  • Free parking lot

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Location & Neighbourhood

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33, Main Road, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3NF

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
6 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
46/100

Nearest green space

1.2km away

Transport access

5/10

Local amenities

4/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

Key nutrition points first

5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2025)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:0/5
Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Next Steps

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

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Questions to Ask When Visiting The Lawns Nursing Home

Use this care home visit checklist at The Lawns Nursing Home to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to The Lawns Nursing Home

  1. 1Ask the home what staffing and oversight changes have been made since 2022-2023, particularly for nights and respite care.
  2. 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
  3. 3How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?
  4. 4Ask how night and weekend shifts are staffed, especially on the nursing floor

Short care home visit checklist

Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.

  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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Where the public picture stops

This page already helps you spot the visible signals. Care Home Check adds the missing layer: how much weight to place on them, whether they change your shortlist decision, and what you need to ask before you rely on them.

The visible warning signs are only the first layer

This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.

What you can already use from this page

  • Current CQC status: Good
  • Published weekly fee range
  • Public review pattern across available sources
  • Public financial risk signals from company records

What still affects decision confidence

  • 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

Signals already visible on this page

Financial
Inspection

What Care Home Check makes clear

It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.

Is this home financially sound?

We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.

See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.

What do review patterns actually suggest?

We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.

See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

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Sources and editorial process
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, family reviews, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Page refreshed July 2026. Inspection, finance, hygiene, and review sources update on different schedules, so always confirm final details directly with the care home.

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