Barclay Gardens

Logo of Barclay Gardens, a care home in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, offering older person care, dementia care, sensory impairment support and younger adults care.

Barclay Gardens is a residential care home in Telford, Telford and Wrekin (TF2 8AB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Barclay Gardens

Here at Barclay Gardens, we provide residential care for older adults and younger adults in the heart of Telford, and we take genuine pride in making this a place where people feel at home rather than simply cared for. We support a range of needs across our community, including dementia care, residential care, and care for those living with visual or hearing impairments. We also offer respite care for those who need a short break or a period of recovery, and we work hard to make sure that even a shorter stay feels settled and comfortable. Our approach is straightforward: we get to know each person properly. What they enjoy, what unsettles them, what their routines look like, and what matters most to them day to day. For residents living with dementia, that kind of familiarity makes a real difference, and our team is experienced in supporting people through the different stages of the condition with patience and understanding. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the honest, consistent work our team puts in every day. It is not something we treat as a destination though. We are always looking at how we can do better and listening to residents and their families when they tell us what is and is not working. Families are a hugely important part of life here at Barclay Gardens. We encourage visits, welcome involvement, and try to keep communication open and honest. Moving into a care home is a significant step for everyone involved, and we want families to feel confident and reassured from the very beginning. If you would like to find out more or come and have a look around, we would be very happy to hear from you.

Care provided at Barclay Gardens

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Barclay Gardens

Where is Barclay Gardens located?

Barclay Gardens is a residential care home in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF2 8AB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Barclay Gardens provide?

Barclay Gardens is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Barclay Gardens's CQC rating?

Barclay Gardens is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Barclay Gardens provide dementia care?

Yes. Barclay Gardens supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Barclay Gardens offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Barclay Gardens offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Barclay Gardens

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Barclay Gardens is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Barclay Gardens is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Barclay Gardens offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Barclay Gardens supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands

Barclay Gardens has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Barclay Gardens. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Barclay Gardens

Respite Care at Barclay Gardens

Even a shorter stay should feel settled and comfortable, according to this home, whether it is for a break or a period of recovery. Respite normally needs booking well ahead and often carries a minimum length, so ask what applies in Telford. Pack medication and a note of routines, and use the stay to judge whether the home would suit permanently.

Dementia Care at Barclay Gardens

Knowing what somebody enjoys and what unsettles them is how this home describes the groundwork for dementia care. It says its team is experienced in supporting people through the different stages of the condition with patience, and that familiarity makes a real difference. Those are the right claims, and a visit will show whether the layout feels calm and secure and whether staff seem unhurried. The external evidence is an inspection from October 2019, so it is worth asking what has changed. Ask what dementia training staff receive, how distress and walking are handled, and how care is adjusted as the condition advances.

Residential Care at Barclay Gardens

An inspection in October 2019 produced a good rating, which is now several years behind. Residential care means help with everyday living rather than nursing, so personal care, medication, cooked meals and a day with some shape are included, but no registered nurse is on site. Anyone whose health needs regular clinical attention would be looking at a nursing home instead. West Midlands weekly fees usually run from £850 to £1150, while Telford and Wrekin council pays about £680 to £820. Ask what the fee covers, what is charged separately, and what has changed at the home since that inspection.

Older Person Care at Barclay Gardens

Coverage Care Services has held this registration since 24 November 2010, so Barclay Gardens is long established in Telford. For older residents the day covers help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and company. The home says its approach is straightforward, getting to know each person properly, what they enjoy, what unsettles them and what their routines look like. It also says its good rating is not treated as a destination and that it keeps looking at how to do better. Ask how many staff are awake overnight, how quickly a call bell is answered, and who makes sure a resident's own timings are kept.

Visual and Hearing Impairment at Barclay Gardens

Six categories appear on this home's registration, visual and hearing impairment among them. Practical support for sight or hearing loss means good lighting, clear signage, keeping things in the same place and staff who announce themselves. Ask what training staff have had, how written information is provided, and how a hearing aid or other equipment is checked.

Younger Adults at Barclay Gardens

Barclay Gardens is registered for younger adults as well as older people, in a borough where the council pays about £680 to £820 a week towards a placement. In practice most residents in a residential home of this kind will be considerably older than 65. Ask who else of a similar age lives there, what the week offers them, and how much say residents have over it.

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