Field House really is unique. Sitting in 10 acres of parkland with lovely easily accessible gardens for all residents that overlook the Clent Hills, Field House is a Grade 2* listed property built in the 1750's, benefiting from a recent extensive refurbishment, and offers great care with a real home from home feel in a small stately home.
The care team has been described as 'incredible, 'extraordinary' and 'extremely loving'. Everyone strives to make living at Field House fun, fulfilling, relaxing and worry-free. There are a wide range of activities which are tailored to the interests of each individual resident.
Catering and dining? Well please come and see the wonderful home cooked food prepared and even sample the fresh cakes that are always available.
Field House is privately owned and operated and therefore has a distinctive non-corporate way of caring. There is constant reinvestment into the building and staff strive to continually improve how they provide care - it is quite unlike any care home in the area.
Please visit the home at anytime and see the real difference that Field House offers.
Owner: Field House Residential Care Ltd
Person in charge: Jane Pye (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Worcestershire County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 54 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's
Admission Information: Private and Local Authority. Ages 50+.
Languages Spoken by Staff (other than English): Polish
Single Rooms: 50
Shared Rooms: 2
Rooms with ensuite WC: 9
Weekly Charges Guide: Personal Care Single £480 – £1300 (These prices are only a guideline, please contact Field House to find out the exact price for your requirements.)
Facilities & Services: Day Care • Respite Care • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Lift • Stairlift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Directions:
from M5 follow Sandy Lane and then Stourbridge Road. Turn off Stourbridge Road onto Western Road 300 yards before roundabout with junction to Kidderminster Road in Hagley. After 50 yards turn left down private road signed to Field House
Visiting:
Visitors welcomed at any time of the day
Parking:
There is extensive on-site parking
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Field House: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.4 (maximum of 10) for Field House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 18 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Field House in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.615 for Field House is calculated as follows: ( (158 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.615
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Field House is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 10.8 positive Reviews (54 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 9 Reviews ÷ 10.8 Target = 0.833
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Field House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.448) from 18 Reviews
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sue R (Daughter of Resident) on Sunday 13 May 2018. Relates to April 2018.
This is the first opportunity that I have had since my father passed away to confirm the fantastic care that he received at Field House.
They took him when his dementia meant that his behaviour was not good and they looked after him until he sadly passed away. The staff were all kind and caring and treated him with dignity and helped to make his life more comfortable and tolerable. Nothing was too much trouble and we were kept well informed on his progress.
The atmosphere is friendly and visitors and made more than welcome. The nurses who came in every day to attend to my dad were also very pleasant and professional. The team is managed well and the staffing levels are good. It was at last nice to find people who understood dementia and wanted to help someone who did not understand what was wrong with him. The carers are interested in their residents and are well trained to deal with the awful problems that this dementia brings.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sheila B (Wife of Resident) on Monday 30 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
I am delighted with all aspects of my husband's care. Everyone appears to take good care of him and the carers are very friendly and helpful. The food is good. No complaints!
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M B (Son of Resident) on Monday 30 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Very caring and thoughtful staff.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jayne W (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 26 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My Father sadly passed away last month but for the short stay he had there, it was the best decision made. He was cared for as if he was a family member, the staff were extremely helpful and caring to us, as well as to my Father. The activities were something I would never have imagined my Father to have got involved in, but he did and loved every minute. He mixed well with the residents and was able to communicate well with the staff, as he had vascular dementia, he settled in really well and he was happy. The food was excellent and a very good menu. I cannot thank the staff enough, we were always greeted with a warm welcome and could not do enough to help us. The grounds are beautiful, as well as a grand old house. Thank you once again!
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by R P (Partner of Resident) on Monday 24 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My partner is a resident at Field House. I have always found the staff very helpful and caring. The home is clean and tidy, the food excellent and there are extensive grounds. I have no issues or concerns regarding my partner's care.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Emma H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) on Thursday 13 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
The care my father-in-law and my family received at Field House was second to none.
During the sad passing of my father-in-law, we were provided with a room should we need to sleep, wash etc which was right next door to my father-in-law, enabling us to be close by when needed. The food we were provided during this time was exceptional. All the staff were very caring and helpful and made us feel part of a family.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Adrian H (Son of Resident) on Tuesday 11 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My father was a resident at Field House and was so well cared for in every way. He was suffering from vascular dementia but was still treated with respect and dignity of a gentleman who was of sound mind. As his health deteriorated, all the staff were second to none and still treated him with the utmost respect. The staff made my father feel part of a family. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Well done, keep up the good work.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Marilyn H (Wife of Resident) on Thursday 8 June 2017. Relates to May 2017.
Having made the heartbreaking decision to put my husband into care and looking at various care homes, we decided to put him into the care of Field House, we have not been disappointed. The care, compassion, dignity and dedication shown by all staff is excellent. The welcome and support that is given to us, his family, is fantastic. Meals are first class with a lovely varied menu. A huge thank you to all.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Pam G (Brother-in-law of Resident) on Thursday 8 June 2017. Relates to May 2017.
The care and dignity shown to my dearest brother-in-law have been excellent. All the staff have been amazing during a very stressful time. When visiting, we are always made very welcome no matter what time of day. For the first time in a long time, we have smiles from my brother-in-law. He joins in with activities and the meals provided are first class.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D A C (Son of Resident) on Wednesday 8 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My father was admitted to Field House Residential Care Home in December 2013.
He had developed dementia after his wife died. He will be 100 years old in May 2017.
During his time here he has been cared for by such lovely and dedicated carers.
I visit every week and the staff are marvellous every time.
The home is fantastic. Dad loves it there and he says it is his home.
I really cannot praise everyone enough. Nothing is too much trouble in every way.
They have time to talk to you about his care plan and above all care about the residents.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Patricia D (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 8 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
The care at Field House for my mum is excellent. All staff are very caring and always ready to listen if there are any concerns.
Management have been very helpful to us too. Always ready to answer any questions we may have.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M O B (Son of Resident) on Wednesday 8 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My mother has lived in Field House for over 5 years. When she was still able to communicate with me she always confirmed that she was happy, well cared for by kindly staff and wanted for nothing. She also told me that the food was tasty and enjoyable. Because I live some distance away the staff, apart from being friendly and approachable when I visit, have always been diligent in keeping me well informed about GP consultations and changes to my mother's day regime.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by G P (Son of Resident) on Wednesday 8 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
During the last three years my mother and my father, until his death in December 2015, have been treated with the utmost care and dignity by all the staff. I have been kept informed immediately by the management of any medical occurrences.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Diana B (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 27 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
It has been so sad to see the change in this care home under its new ownership. I cannot praise the care staff enough who do their best in the very challenging conditions and attitudes within the home if only the same could be said of the management. My experience dealing with them over the last few months of my mother's time there was nothing short of disgraceful. My mother was admitted into hospital in early December and I made an unexpected visit to the home a couple of weeks later. To my horror I found her room being used for staff training with all her precious things pushed to one side. To have my very poorly mother treated with such disregard broke my heart but it did accurately reflect the sort of attitude I had started to suspect from the new owners. I am prevented from expanding further, however, I can honestly say this is not a happy place, there is a distinct atmosphere of discontent and unhelpfulness along with an appalling lack of empathy. I could not recommend this home.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Unlikely
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Geoff Butcher, Owner at Field House responded to this review on 27 Mar 2017:
The review is factually inaccurate as the reviewer's mother's precious things had not been pushed to one side. This was not the case – a sofa and a chair had been temporarily moved back against a wall to facilitate a short training session on moving and handling around the bed. None of her mother’s personal possessions had been touched. The furniture in the room which was and had been for some time unoccupied by the reviewer’s mother a was immediately repositioned.
When the reviewer on arrival at the home complained, the deputy manager who was on duty immediately went to the room and profusely apologised to the reviewer and accepted that she should have first asked for permission to use the room for the short practical element of the moving and handling training.
Further, the review is factually inaccurate when talking about “new management” – up to the time of the incident, there had been no changes in management for many months.
Further, we have written proof that the reviewer was entirely happy with Field House up to the point her mother was admitted to hospital. As her mother's needs had changed, unfortunately, she could not come back to her home at Field House.
As the owner of Field House, I admit that we should have asked permission to use the room for a short training course. However, we have apologised and we do not believe that the reputation of the home should be tarnished because of this. Please see our other reviews to get an accurate and balanced view of Field House or contact me via Field House.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by B J (Son of Resident) on Thursday 9 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
The care in the home is very good. I am pleased with the way it is run and pleased with the care that is given so I can say thank you for everything.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by K S (Resident) on Thursday 9 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
The home is beautiful and the staff couldn't be nicer.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jane W (Resident) on Friday 25 November 2016. Relates to October 2016.
Having worked in the NHS for many years and visited numerous residential care homes, some if which I would not feel at easy putting any person in. The staff at Field House are not just a credit to the home, themselves and the residents. Every staff member is kind, helpful beyond words, may it long continue. The undertaking of refurbishment is underway at the very moment, will be in my opinion up to a 4 star plus residence which has long been required.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Christine P (Resident) on Monday 6 June 2016. Relates to May 2016.
Since arriving at Field House Rest Home in September 2013, with my husband all be it for respite initially, I have been treated with nothing by the greatest respect and consideration. I spent six weeks in hospital at the end of 2013. It was then decided if possible on my release from hospital in December 2013 for both myself and my husband to become permanent residents, for both of us having mobility issues i.e using walking frames. Over the next two years my husbands health deteriorated but he was also treated with respect and dignity. He sadly passed away on 23rd December 2015, at that time the staff and management rallied around to help me through this difficult time. I have no worries about my care at all.
How likely would you be to recommend Field House? Extremely Likely
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