The Rowans Care Home is situated on the outskirts of Charnwood Forest in Coalville, Leicestershire and provides residential, respite, day care and care for people with disabilities.
Residents at the home have access to a choice of lounge areas at the home featuring specially designed furnishings and a range of well-equipped bedrooms with some having views across the garden.
All residents and service users at The Rowans can enjoy fresh, nutritious home cooked meals, prepared by a team of skilled chefs who are able to cater for special dietary and cultural requirements. While all staff at the home take pride in the care and support they offer to all residents at the home.
Group: HC-One
Person in charge: Lisa Borley (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Leicestershire 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 • Detention Under Mental Health Act • Eating Disorders • Learning Disability • Mental Health Condition • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment • Younger Adults
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Bipolar/Manic Depression • Cancer Care • Challenging Behaviour • Epilepsy • Head/Brain Injury • Hearing Impairment & Deafness • Huntington's Disease • Parkinson's Disease • Schizophrenia • Speech Impairment • Stroke • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 55+.
Languages Spoken by Staff (other than English): Romanian, Thai
Single Rooms: 54
Rooms with ensuite WC: 4
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Day Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Separate Dementia Care Unit • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Bar/Cafe on premises • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on The Rowans Care Home: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.3 (maximum of 10) for The Rowans Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 25 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for The Rowans Care Home 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 4.458 for The Rowans Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (178 Excellents x 5) + (85 Goods x 4) + (26 Satisfactorys x 3) + (8 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 297 Ratings = 4.458
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 The Rowans Care Home 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.
The Rowans Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.291) from 25 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah W (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 10 April 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Mum went into respite when Dad was taken into hospital. She was apprehensive. The Rowans is a lovely place, the staff were helpful and friendly. The care was great and although staff are busy they always make time for the people staying and family. When the time comes I wouldn't hesitate to call them to see if they can help.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Alan G (Son of Resident) on Saturday 7 April 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My mum, who has Alzheimer's, recently spent two weeks at The Rowans for respite care. We weren't sure what to expect as this was a first-time visit and Mum was apprehensive, however, she seems to have enjoyed her time there and has returned home more relaxed. The bedroom was pleasant, quite like a B&B room in fact.
There are various lounges - small and large - and the dining areas have a welcoming feel and clean appearance. Mum particularly enjoyed the food. There appear to be plenty of activities going on daily but no one has to join in unless they want to. There always seemed to be plenty of staff members around and they all were cheerful and knew my mum by name. Obviously being in a care home is not like being in your own home but I think Mum, who lives alone normally, found it easy to feel at home and described her stay there as like being on holiday.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Steve M (Son of Resident) on Friday 9 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Highly recommend.
Care is wonderful staff are caring and show all the best qualities expected. Big thanks to all staff.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Maureen B (Friend of Resident) on Friday 23 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Staff very caring. Really good food and nice bedroom.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Cerys L (Wife of Resident) on Friday 9 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
I think my husband is very lucky to have entered Rowans and I as his wife feel lucky to know he is well looked after.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jacky (Niece of Resident) on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
The environment and atmosphere is very friendly, there is always someone to ask and happy to help. The care and support my uncle has received has been very good, however, I do feel sometimes I have had to address some of the things I wanted doing a couple of times.
My uncle is always treated with dignity, I feel he feels respected by the nurses, some, in particular, listen to him intently. Staff are always available to talk, some know my uncle very well and have a good relationship with him. The management is excellent and have always been there, they are always happy to listen to your concerns and will resolve them the best way they can. Rooms are clean and presentable, they are hoovered and cleaned by staff regularly. Staff also come round to rooms of the residents to see how they're doing, they also collect them for meal times. The facilities and activities are excellent, always entertainment on and something to do. I feel its a safe environment for my uncle and he gets good quality care for the money.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Paul B (Son of Resident) on Thursday 11 January 2018. Relates to December 2017.
The care generally is of a very high standard. Staff seem to work well as a team and one feature is that whenever visiting all the staff greet me with a smile and a warm welcome. Above all, there is great confidence my father is being well looked after.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Emily S (Daughter of Resident) on Sunday 5 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
In my opinion, not suitable for people in later stages of Dementia/Alzheimers, not caring enough, no compassion from Management and majority of staff.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Unlikely
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Clare Sheehan, Care Advisor at The Rowans Care Home responded to this review on 08 Dec 2017:
Thank you for your review, we appreciate all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Unfortunately, at times some Residents do become poorly and as The Rowans is not a nursing home, some may need to transfer to a nursing home where their nursing needs can best be met and they can be effectively supported. Communication is a key component in running an efficient service and so we hold a weekly Manager’s surgery which allows relatives to meet with the Home Manager at specific times. The Manager does have an open door policy and would be happy to discuss any issues you might have.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jane B (Daughter of Resident) on Saturday 14 October 2017. Relates to September 2017.
My mum was in this care home for 6 months from 28 March to 16 September 2017 at which point I decided to move her out due to being concerned at the level of care she was receiving and the poor environment on the dementia floor. She spent her first couple of months of residency downstairs (which was a more pleasant environment) and was then moved due to several falls and the home saying she needed to be upstairs.
When I moved her out of this care home on 16th September 2017 she had lost several kilos in weight, had UTI and severe constipation, looked generally unkempt and appeared to be withdrawing further into her dementia.
At the start of mum's stay with this care home I felt I had made the right choice of home for her but by the end of the 6 months, I felt it was a case of profit over people at this care home.
Some of the staff were lovely and I felt doing the best they could in a difficult situation ie: trying to care for too many residents.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Unlikely
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Claire Hurworth, Careline Manager at The Rowans Care Home responded to this review on 03 Nov 2017:
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We value your comments and strive to achieve good quality of care for all of our residents. The Rowans is at present in the process of having a refurbishment and works should be finished in the near future which will include the communal areas for our residents so they have a restful and relaxing environment. Food and fluids are provided throughout the day and night and there are also additional snacks and fluids available in all communal areas, residents weights are monitored on a regular basis as per company policy and any weight loss or concerns are reported to GP and referral is sent to dietician by the GP.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jane K (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 20 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
I cannot fault with the home all management and staff go above and beyond what is expected. Facilities are excellent.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Joy E (Sister of Resident) on Friday 26 May 2017. Relates to May 2017.
My brother was well cared for whilst with you, he seemed happy and he only got upset just before he went into hospital, he was frightened and this was recognised by staff and comfort was given, most of the staff thought a lot of him and did their best for him.
I do think the home needs updating, new windows etc... and could sometimes have been cleaner but the staff have a lot to deal with.
Drinks were always an issue and I could never be sure if sufficient liquid was consumed, sometimes my brother seemed extremely thirsty.
Overall he was well looked after.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Claire Hurworth, Careline Manager at The Rowans Care Home responded to this review on 02 Jun 2017:
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. We value your comments and strive to achieve good quality care for all of our residents. The Rowans is due to have a refurbishment within the near future, which will include the communal areas for our residents so they have a restful and relaxing environment. We do have a cleaning schedule which is monitored daily by the home manager, and we will ensure that this is being adhered to at all times. Fluids are provided throughout the day and night and there are also additional fluids available in all communal areas. We also monitor residents fluid intake and output to ensure that they are receiving the right amount of fluids on a daily basis, which is again monitored daily by the home manager.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by David B (Nephew of Resident) on Monday 10 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
My wife's aunt, who had dementia went to The Rowans when her late husband went into hosptial and died. The Rowans is very well run, with a friendly, helpful and willing staff. Whenever we call the home, the staff that we speak to are always happy and answer any questions. The range of activities was excellent. The aunt was very contented at The Rowans.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by F H (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 24 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
From my first visit to view The Rowans as a care home for my mother. All the staff were friendly and helpful. It was easy for my father and other members of the family to visit. The care given to my mother in the last months of her life was kind and friendly.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by W W (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 15 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My mother was cared for at The Rowans Care Home until she sadly died aged 95. The home was always very clean and lovely and warm. The management and staff were exceptional. They always treated mum with dignity and care. We visited a lot and they always made us feel very welcome and they made a lovely cup of tea!
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Geoff W (Son of Resident) on Thursday 19 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My mum was transferred to The Rowans in Coalville in May 2016 from another home which closed. From the day my mother moved in, the staff were brilliant. From the manager down, they all welcomed my mum and did their best to make her feel welcome and at home.
My mum aged 96, wasn't easy to care for, refusing all attempts to get her to integrate with the other residents. But respecting my mum's wishes, they cared for her within the confines of her room which was comfortable and always clean.
My mum's health deteriorated during the following months, sadly passing away on the 3rd January 2017. During this time mum received continual care, someone being present with her almost continually. I can not thank them or praise them enough. I live 25 miles from the home, but they kept me constantly updated on mums condition. When mum passed away, I received sensitive comforting from the staff. I know they did all they could to ensure my mums comfort during her time there. Thank you.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Andrew C (Grandson of Resident) on Thursday 19 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Well done to all the team looking after nana at The Rowans, the team were so efficient in looking after her and nothing was too much for them, even at the time of passing, the staff were so helpful and sympathetic, the careers and all staff (even the ones you don't see) all make the difference in providing care and dignity to loved ones.
I would certainly recommend this facility to others. Keep up the good work, you all deserve the recognition for all the hard work and care you provide!
Well done. Hope you enjoyed the chocolates, flowers and thank you card for your efforts.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by A M (Resident) on Friday 12 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
I have been at The Rowans for eight years so that the length of time bears all the points to a good home. The present manager is the best we have had while I have been here, may this set up last for a long time. Some of us went to Staunton Harold in the mini bus which was organised by our manager, and we had a grand time.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Joseph K (Resident) with assistance of Partner of Resident/Service User on Thursday 19 May 2016. Relates to May 2016.
I stayed at The Rowans Care Home for 1 weeks respite care and experienced, at first hand, the attentive care and consideration shown by management and staff towards the residents, who were always treated with dignity and understanding. If I had any questions or requests the manager, deputy manager or administrator were accessible and helpful, as indeed were all the staff.
The overall atmosphere was light and welcoming, with no depressing undertones and this was also complemented by the light and bright décor. The food and drink which was offered frequently was also excellent. This was my first venture into a care home and it was a positive experience at The Rowans.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Peter A (Husband of Resident) on Thursday 28 April 2016. Relates to March 2016.
My wife has been here for initial respite care for 4 weeks. This has now become permanent. Before deciding on The Rowans I visited the CQC site which gave a good rating in all areas. I visited there on 3 occasions - before my wife commenced her stay. The care home is ran extremely well. The staff are friendly, helpful, considerate and empathise with residents. Activities are run daily! The meals are excellent. The rooms, lounges are well furnished and the bedroom is made and of reasonable size with wash basin and sink. I feel we've made the right choice in choosing this care home.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by David J (Relative of Resident) on Friday 8 April 2016. Relates to March 2016.
We came to the 'Mad hatters tea party' brilliant! The food and tables were excellent. The staff really joined in all the fun and got everybody singing and even some were up dancing, a super party.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Frank B (Relative of Resident) on Friday 8 April 2016. Relates to March 2016.
Very nice home with very caring staff.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Janette E (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 7 January 2016. Relates to December 2015.
I am very happy with the care mum gets at The Rowans. All the staff are approachable and caring. There is plenty of entertainment and opportunities for mum to join in and socialise.
How likely would you be to recommend The Rowans Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kellie H (Granddaughter of Resident) on Thursday 7 January 2016. Relates to December 2015.
Xmas party a great evening. Lovely entertainment, a great effort from the staff at Rowans. My nan loved the singer and all events put on by the staff. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Linda B (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 6 January 2016. Relates to December 2015.
Christmas party was very good. All enjoyed it. Singer very good, once again staff brilliant.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Karen M (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 25 November 2015. Relates to November 2015.
Mum came to stay for a weeks respite, she had a lovely week, food and staff were excellent. Room was adequate, place was clean and lots of activities going on.
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Bed Vacancies
posted 08 May 2018
Please contact us for information regarding our bed availability
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