Wayside Care Home
Wayside Care Home is a nursing home in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire (B60 2JQ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Wayside Care Home
Wayside Care Home is a nursing home in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. We provide nursing and personal care for older people, for adults living with dementia, and for younger adults with physical disabilities, and we also take respite bookings for people who need care for a short period rather than permanently. Because we have nurses on duty, we can look after people whose health needs are complex and changing without them having to move somewhere else when things become harder. Care plans cover the clinical side properly, but they also record the ordinary things, such as how someone takes their tea, whether they like company at mealtimes and what unsettles them, because those details are usually what decides whether a day goes well. We want to be honest about where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We accepted the findings from that inspection and have been working through them, and we would rather talk openly with families about what is changing here than let the rating speak for us. Anyone considering Wayside is welcome to ask what has been put right and how we are checking that it stays right. Relatives are welcome to visit and to raise anything with us, large or small. In our experience most problems are easier to fix when someone tells us early, and we try to make that a straightforward thing to do. If you would like to arrange a visit, please get in touch with the home.
Care provided at Wayside Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 29 September 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Wayside Care Home
Where is Wayside Care Home located?
Wayside Care Home is a nursing home in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2JQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wayside Care Home provide?
Wayside Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wayside Care Home's CQC rating?
Wayside Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 29 September 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wayside Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Wayside Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Wayside Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wayside Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wayside Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Wayside Care Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Wayside Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Wayside Care Home 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. Wayside Care Home 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
Wayside Care Home 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.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Wayside Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Wayside Care Home
Respite Care at Wayside Care Home
Short stays are worth arranging early, particularly around school holidays and Christmas when beds fill quickly. Wayside Care Home takes respite bookings and is rated requires improvement following its September 2025 inspection, which is fair to raise at the enquiry stage. Pack regular medication in its original packaging, glasses, hearing aids, a few familiar clothes and something from home. Many homes ask for a minimum of one or two weeks, and a respite stay often works well as a trial before any decision about permanent care.
Nursing Care at Wayside Care Home
Round the clock cover from registered nurses is what separates a nursing home from residential care, and it suits people with conditions such as advanced Parkinson's, complex diabetes, pressure area risks, PEG feeding or end of life needs that require clinical judgement at any hour. Wayside Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, and its About Us text notes that people can stay as their health becomes more complex rather than having to move. Where a resident qualifies, NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes roughly £235.88 a week directly to the home to cover the nursing element, which reduces the amount the family or resident pays. The current inspection rating is requires improvement, from September 2025, so it is reasonable to ask what clinical governance changes have followed. Ask also how nursing cover is maintained on nights and weekends.
Dementia Care at Wayside Care Home
Well judged dementia care usually rests on familiar daily routines, staff trained to read distress before it escalates, and a layout that feels calm and secure without feeling locked down. Wayside Care Home in Bromsgrove is registered for dementia care and describes recording the small personal details, such as how someone takes their tea or what unsettles them, that often decide whether a day goes smoothly. Families should ask how the home responds when a resident becomes agitated or tries to leave, what happens at sundown, and how care plans are updated as dementia progresses into later stages. It is also worth asking how the home communicates with relatives when there is a fall, an infection or a noticeable change. Worcestershire councils typically fund around £820 to £1000 a week, below regional private fees.
Older Person Care at Wayside Care Home
Support for an older person in a nursing home usually covers help with washing and dressing at a pace that suits them, prompts or hands on assistance with meals, safe administration of medication by qualified staff, and companionship through the ordinary rhythm of the day. Wayside Care Home is registered for older person care, and its own description emphasises recording small preferences alongside clinical needs. Typical fees across the West Midlands sit between £1100 and £1400 a week, while Worcestershire County Council usually pays around £820 to £1000, so any top up should be clear in writing. Families should ask how morning and evening routines are organised, how many staff are on duty overnight, how call bells are answered, and how the home responds when someone's needs change gradually over months.
Younger Adults at Wayside Care Home
Adults under 65 in a nursing home need a lifestyle that reflects their age, including choice over bedtimes, meals, technology and how they spend their day, and ideally some contact with peers rather than only much older residents. Wayside Care Home is registered to support younger adults alongside older people. Families should ask how the home helps a younger resident stay connected to friends, work or study, and what a typical week actually looks like.
Physical Disability at Wayside Care Home
Living with a physical disability in a nursing setting depends on the basics working well, meaning level access, hoists and profiling beds where needed, accessible bathing, and personal care that supports rather than takes over. Wayside Care Home is registered for physical disability, though as an unclaimed profile the specific adaptations are not published here. Ask for a tour that covers doorway widths, bathroom equipment, and how the home helps residents keep control over their own routine.
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