
Four Acres staff are brilliant, I cannot put into words the amount of careJ M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I love living here, everyone is so friendly I can be myself around the staff and have a laughBetty S(Resident / Service User)


Four Acres staff are brilliant, I cannot put into words the amount of careJ M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I love living here, everyone is so friendly I can be myself around the staff and have a laughBetty S(Resident / Service User)


Four Acres is a newly rebuilt residential care home in Studley, close to Redditch, accepting new residents from 15 October 2018 onward. Four Acres has benefitted from a thoughtful redesign and completed to a high specification. The exceptional facilities available at Four Acres will enable residents to indulge in a truly fulfilling lifestyle in impressive surroundings, where health and wellbeing are a priority.
Residents of Four Acres can be assured...
Care Provided by Four Acres
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Four Acres for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Four Acres to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hayley Wyton (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Four Acres Reviews (57)
Four Acres has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.338) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Four Acres has 57 reviews.
It's clean, tidy friendly staff, good food, good management
We are delighted to hear that you found Four Acres to be clean and tidy, with friendly staff, good food, and good management. Your kind words mean a great deal to our team, who work hard every day to provide a welcoming, safe, and caring environment for our residents.
We really appreciate your feedback and your support.
Staff were welcoming, professional and kind.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your dads recent respite stay was a positive experience and that you noticed improvements since his previous stay in 2025.
It is wonderful to hear that our team made you and your dad feel welcomed and supported...
Can't fault the care my auntie had during her 5 year stay. Staff were kind, caring and patient. Always a warm and welcoming face when visiting. Her last few weeks, she was in her bed, and they kept her dignity right to the end. Couldn't have asked anymore from the care team. They were superb, and the love for her was clearly shown.
We are so pleased to hear that you felt welcomed and reassured by the team, and that your auntie was treated with...
I found all the staff very friendly and the home lovely.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found the home welcoming and our staff friendly. Providing a warm, supportive, and comfortable environment is very important to us, and it is encouraging to know this is reflected in your experience.
From meeting social services on Thursday morning to getting my mother settled on friday all went extremely well. The staff were very helpful at the home + couldn't do enough for us. I'm sure my mum will be very happy here once she has settled in.
From the moment I walked in with my dad, they have treated my dad with such open arms and made him feel like he is at home. The carers have met Dad's needs and, in such a short space of time, understood my dad and his habits. I can't thank you enough. I am forever grateful.
I am a volunteer at Four Acres it is a nice place with a clean and homely atmosphere. The staff are kind to the residents and meals are prepared well. The residents have regular outings . It is a happy place to be a volunteer.
My relative has recently moved into Four Acres and has settled really well. The team have been fantastic, really accommodating, and so caring. The home is clean and looks lovely whenever we visit. They have got my mother-in-law involved in exercise classes and kept her busy during the settling-in. Would highly recommend.
Bright and cheerful staff. Great facilities my uncle is very happy. Many thanks
Amazing care staff and wonderful facilities. Great management who are very approachable and friendly. Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day and good choice of meals. Lots of outings and day trips.
Staff seem friendly to start with but after the initial move in they are very few and far between always low staff. Cleanliness is questionable at times but rooms are clean other areas like lounge and dinning area there is old food left.
Lovely outdoor sitting area. I have taken great grandchildren to do activities as they said they are more than welcome but a lot of times activities have been cancelled not sure of the reason. When there is low staff visitors are given main codes to let themselves and others in.
As a recently retired NHS Nurse I have been constantly very impressed with the personalised care and attention that my father-in-law received during his 3 years at Four Acres. His increasing care needs were always met, he loved living at Four Acres and regarded it as home and achieved his goal of living out his days there. Thank you Four Acres, you have been an excellent team of caring staff there. Please look after them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are very proud of our team at Four Acres and I will share your kind words with them all.
The home cares and supports both the family and resident. I found everyone very caring and helpful. Everyone seems very happy and content to being there.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the team.
Very good experience just short on excellent as very few of the staff are not really caring, they do not treat residents as they would their own mother. Otherwise highly recommended. Our friend has been a resident for nearly 5 years and is very content.
My Mother has just spent a week’s respite at Four Acres and we were so pleased with the home. When she arrived, Mum was greeted by name by the staff which instantly eased any tension, and without any delay, we were taken to her room and introduced to the team leader and specific staff. There was no pressure on my Mother to do anything or go anywhere she didn’t want during her stay, and we could just tell that she’d been extremely well cared for and well-fed. It’s very hard as a daughter to walk off and leave a vulnerable parent with what are essentially strangers, but I felt confident and was told to call anytime for reassurance, and the deputy manager checked that I was alright as I left which was a very kind gesture. As a family, we have no concerns at all about using Four Acres in the future. A huge thank you to all the staff who made everything as easy as possible for us.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming your mother back soon.
She is no longer lonely at 93 years of age.
I have observed many aspects of Four Acres myself as her daughter and I have no complaints whatsoever in the 5 months my mother has been resident there.
Without doubt, every single employee meets the residents and me in the corridors with a beaming natural smile and says hello or exchanges a few pleasantries.
So many activities are arranged and many trips out either in the minibus or to local cafes etc within walking or wheelchair distance.
I can now relax knowing my mother is being cared for and she would not be anywhere else.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will be sure to pass this onto the team. Your mother is a joy to have here at Four Acres.
I really can’t fault the care and compassion of the staff so much so our uncle now resides there and is also happy and well looked after.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your nan is very much missed here at Four Acres.
The home is bright and spacious and the kind and caring staff ensured my sister-in-law enjoyed the activities, good food and facilities available, especially the opportunity to have a hairdo and foot care. It is a pleasure to visit.
Mum had quite a few needs that stretched this hard working and caring team, but they always remained positive and went that extra mile. Mum is now in nursing but thank you to Four Acres for caring for her needs over the last two years and to always being welcoming to us as a family. A staff member went to see Mum in her new setting and Mum was over the moon to see her again, hasn't stopped talking about seeing you again.
Thank you for your lovely review - I will be sure to share this with the Four Acres team.
I am so pleased mum is now settled in her new home, I am sure she won't be short of visitors from Four Acres!
Mum has been here a while and is not the easiest of residents to look after, but with the help of the home manager, who is a superstar, and her very supportive staff that look after mum so well on a daily basis, they have realised how to deal with her now to avoid any issues. The staff are so welcoming when we visit and I feel like they care for us too. Its come on leaps and bounds since the home manager has taken over, who is very approachable should you need to discuss anything with her, and it shows in the awards and improvement in the CQC rating thank you to all concerned its much appreciated the care you give our lovely mum.
Hi Elaine, thank you for all of your kind words and for praising us on our recent achievements in the home. We work hard to ensure that all of our residents receive the best quality care and to see such glowing reviews, shows that we are making an impact and has made our day. I will be sure to pass on your positive feedback to the rest of the team. Have a great day!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 June 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (36) & Events (0)
- 04 Aug 2026
The People's Gallery once again welcomed visitors as Runwood Homes and Sanders Senior Living proudly hosted the third annual 'No Art Without Heart' Art Exhibition. The much-loved event showcased an...
- 22 Jul 2026
Residents from Four Acres care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, recently enjoyed a minibus trip to the historic town of Stratford. The outing gave residents the opportunity to...
- 03 Jul 2026
Residents and staff at Four Acres care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, came together for a fun-filled England World Cup-themed bingo event. The event helped everyone get into...
There are no upcoming events for Four Acres.
Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Four Acres
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Four Acres.
Meet the Team (6)

I am the Home Manager at Four Acres, and I have dedicated over 30 years to working in health and social care. I began my career as a qualified nurse, where I developed not only strong clinical skills but also a genuine passion for caring for others and making a positive difference in people’s lives.
Throughout my career, I have progressed into senior leadership roles, including Regional Manager for care homes, supporting multiple services to achieve high standards of care and compliance. While I have valued these experiences, what has always meant the most to me is being part of a home where I can build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and staff.
At Four Acres, I am committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment where residents feel truly at home. I strongly believe in open communication, teamwork, and ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
My door is always open, and I warmly welcome conversations with residents and families to ensure Four Acres continues to be a place everyone is proud to call home.

Carole has worked in the care sector for over 30 years and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role. For the past 15 years, she has worked as a Deputy Manager, primarily within nursing homes, where she has developed extensive skills in supporting both residents and staff. Carole is passionate about providing high-quality care and creating a supportive, well-led environment for everyone in the home.

I have worked within the care sector since 2008, I was a care assistant for 3 years and then moved into the office.
I love my current role as I do get the best of both worlds; I get to do all the important things such as wages and contracts etc but then have so much fun with our residents from singing to dancing to just taking part in regular quizzes. I also enjoy the chats I have with our relatives.
An interesting fact about me is that I once ran 100-meter hurdles against Colin Jackson.

I’m Kelly, the Head Chef at Four Acres, where I’ve had the privilege of working for the past 14 years. Every day in the kitchen is unique, and I’m proud to lead a talented and dedicated team that ensures our residents enjoy a variety of delicious meals every day. Our kitchen has maintained a 5-star hygiene rating for the entire 14 years, and we’ve earned numerous awards along the way for our excellence in culinary standards.
In addition to my culinary skills, I have the rare ability to write with both hands, which adds a fun twist to my daily routine. Outside the kitchen, I enjoy walking my dog, Dory, a playful Boston Terrier who keeps me active and entertained.

Hi, I’m Kayleigh. I work at Four Acres and really enjoy being part of a care environment where every day is different.
I’m a proud mum to three lovely children, and in my spare time I enjoy arts and crafts. I’m passionate about caring for others and always bring a positive, creative approach to what I do.

I am Katie If I had to describe myself and my life I’d have to say I’m a little like wild flowers, I grow wherever I go. I enjoy boxing, football, running, singing and dancing. I am extremely passionate about philosophy, psychology, spirituality and love to learn, read and study new topics and ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Four Acres
What types of Care is Four Acres registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Four Acres have?
There are 66 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Four Acres?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Four Acres to the centre of Studley?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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