Rated Care Homes

Leabrook House Nursing Home

RI

Requires improvement

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 5 ratings

    First rated Good in 2015, most recently Requires improvement in May 2023.

  • 3 years

    since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.

  • 21 of 79

    rated care homes in Sandwell are rated Requires improvement, like this one.

Leabrook House Nursing Home: inspection record

Care home with nursing, 40 beds, Sandwell

Rated Requires improvement in May 2023.

Leabrook House Nursing Home: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

Compare nearby

Nearest rated Good or Outstanding: Abberley House (Good, 0.4 miles away) and Bridgewood Mews (Good, 0.5 miles away).

Nearest care homes:

  1. RI
    Veronica House Requires improvement, 0.1 miles away
  2. –
    Meadow Court Not yet rated, 0.3 miles away
  3. G
    Abberley House Good, 0.4 miles away
  4. G
    Bridgewood Mews Good, 0.5 miles away
  5. RI
    Dovedale Court Requires improvement, 0.8 miles away

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About the service

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 31 May 2023. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Leabrook House Nursing Home is a care home providing personal and nursing care to up to 40 people, including people with physical disabilities or learning disabilities. At the time of the inspection there were 34 people using the service.

What inspectors found

Right Support People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

Read the rest of CQC's summary

People were assessed so any potential risks were identified, and steps taken to keep them safe. Systems in place safeguarded people from abuse and staff were knowledgeable about how to support people safely.

People were protected from harm, for example through infection control measures and safe management of medicines.

Right Care People did not always experience caring, person-centred care. Whilst some staff interacted positively with people, staff members were sometimes task orientated in their approach due to staffing pressures. People sometimes spent long periods of time without meaningful interaction with others.

The service promoted people's independence and scheduled activities were organised for people. People's health needs were well managed and the service worked in partnership with other agencies to promote people's health and wellbeing.

Right Culture Systems and processes were in place to promote a positive culture at the home. However, further improvements were required to boost staff morale, which would positively impact people's experiences.

Practices at the service were audited to monitor quality of the care people received and areas of improvement were identified. There was good communication with other agencies to ensure people's needs were met.

For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Effective was rated Requires improvement on 31 May 2023. Ask about staff training and how health appointments are arranged.
  2. Caring was rated Requires improvement on 31 May 2023. Ask how staff protect dignity and how residents are involved in decisions about their care.
  3. Responsive was rated Requires improvement on 31 May 2023. Ask to see how care plans are kept up to date, how complaints are handled and what activities are on offer.
  4. The last rating is 3 years old. Ask what has changed since then.

Registration details

Registered manager
Elaine Lovell
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service with nursing
Who it supports
Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Older People, Physical Disability, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

7 inspection reports, latest 31 May 2023. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Provider
Leabrook House LimitedBrand: Lovell Family
Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
02971770 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Leabrook House Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Leabrook House Nursing Home as a care home with nursing.
How many beds does Leabrook House Nursing Home have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 40 beds at Leabrook House Nursing Home.
When was Leabrook House Nursing Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Leabrook House Nursing Home was published on 31 May 2023.
Who runs Leabrook House Nursing Home?
Leabrook House Nursing Home is run by Leabrook House Limited.
What is Leabrook House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires improvement, published on 31 May 2023.

Contact

Address
180-181 Leabrook Road, Ocker Hill, Tipton, DY4 0DY Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

Compare nearby

Nearest rated Good or Outstanding: Abberley House (Good, 0.4 miles away) and Bridgewood Mews (Good, 0.5 miles away).

Nearest care homes:

  1. RI
    Veronica House Requires improvement, 0.1 miles away
  2. –
    Meadow Court Not yet rated, 0.3 miles away
  3. G
    Abberley House Good, 0.4 miles away
  4. G
    Bridgewood Mews Good, 0.5 miles away
  5. RI
    Dovedale Court Requires improvement, 0.8 miles away

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