Queen Elizabeth House

38 Southborough Road, Bickley, Bromley BR1 2EE
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9.7 42 Reviews
  • Queen Elizabeth House, Bromley
Queen Elizabeth House Care Home in Bickley is one of the best care homes in the Bromely borough of London. Delivering outstanding Residential to the older people of the area the home is a lovely place to live and work. Queen Elizabeth House is full of character, is purpose-built and enjoys all the facilities that you would expect.

But the real magic of the home is not the building but the people who live and work there. When you visit QEH the feeling you get when you walk through the door and witness how happy the residents are, how involved they are in the day-to-day running and how the staff strive to maintain their independence is a delight. Whether interviewing new staff, answering the phone on reception or helping design the menu their residents are fully involved.

The loving team is led by a long serving and very experienced home manager who prides herself on ensuring the residents live their later years to the full. She cleverly balances keeping them safe and well whilst ensuring they retain control of their own lives and continue to make their own decisions.

The large and accessible gardens belie the home's location in the heart of the city and afford the residents the opportunity to spend as much time outside as possible. With raised beds and easy access borders the residents have done much of the gardening themselves, either directly, or through experienced instruction to the gardeners from the comfort of their chairs.

The quality of the care is without question and their long-standing record of CQC compliance speaks for itself. In 2018 Greensleeves Care was named as the best charitable care home group in the UK and Queen Elizabeth House was a big part of why the Trust achieved that accolade. If you are considering a care home in this part of London you should definitely visit QEH before you make your final decision.

Care Provided by Queen Elizabeth House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 28 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Beverley Simms-Dick (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (28)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2003

Funding & Fees Guide for Queen Elizabeth House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,548 – £1,729
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,548 – £1,729
  • Updated March 2024.


    Exact fees depend on the specific care requirements of each individual following assessment.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Queen Elizabeth House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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Queen Elizabeth House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.704) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Queen Elizabeth House has 42 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum has been in Queen Elizabeth Care Home for around 7 months and she loves being there. She feels very settled and secure and frequently says she is the happiest she has been in years. I can visit virtually any time that suits me, I have always been made welcome and any concerns are discussed promptly
with me. I can't speak highly enough of this care home, the staff are amazing, the care is second to none and we are so pleased we found it. We looked at 7 other homes before we chose this one and this care home is far and away the best we looked at. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Queen Elizabeth Care Home, I just wish we had found it years ago!

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you so much for your positive review, which I will share with the team. We will continually strive to maintain the standards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great care home, my Grandad was very well looked after by friendly staff who couldn't do enough for him. The home was very clean, the food of a high standard and there are plenty of opportunities for the residents to socialise between meal times, at organised events or in the beautiful garden outside.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we will continue to work hard to maintain the standard.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So good to my father-in-law. Every need catered for and staff so helpful and friendly. Nothing too much trouble at any time of day. Lots of activities were planned over the period he was there. Would recommend.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you so much for your review, we will continue to reach for further improvement.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been so well looked after at Queen Elizabeth House that his physical health has vastly improved. Every member of staff that I have interacted with has been kind, helpful, professional and genuinely interested in caring for their elderly residents. My father has enjoyed the daily chats
and jokes with staff. I can't thank the staff enough for the care he has had while with them.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you ever so much for your review of the service we provide at QEH, we will continue to strive for further improvement.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room provided was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The parking facilities were convenient making visits easy. Overall I was confident that my Grandad was being well looked after whilst staying here.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you so much for your review, we will continue to look at the service with fresh eyes, with an aim to exceed our residents' wishes.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Queen Elizabeth House for 3 months now, and I have been incredibly impressed with the care she receives, and the professional approach of the entire team. It was such a stressful thing making the decision to move Mum into residential care, but I feel that the staff made
the experience so much easier, took care of us all, whilst providing amazing personal care for Mum.
My mother has dementia which has significant challenges, but the greatest asset that the home has is the fantastic nursing and support team who know her now so well, and I feel all of her needs are taken care of. The level of communication is excellent, I feel I am kept fully informed of any changes in Mum's care, and am involved at all levels of decision-making.
It feels like another home for us too. The recent summer barbecue being a case in point, I would highly recommend.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you for the positive review, we will continue to seek new ways to build upon the standards achieved.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident since March 2023 and I cannot recommend the care home enough. My mother is now more engaging, smiling, and generally just back to being herself from some very traumatic experiences in hospital prior to becoming a resident. All the staff are lovely, caring, and genuinely
look out for each of the residents. There are plenty of activities going on to the point my mother preferred to stay in and enjoy another resident's birthday celebration rather than come out with us to lunch!
The medical facilities are also excellent - we no longer have to worry about medication being taken or on time and my mother can't speak more highly of the doctor that serves all the residents in the home.
It has a lovely atmosphere, we are always made welcome, and I enjoy visiting.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you ever so much for your positive review.
My team and I will continue to seek new ways to maintain the high standard of care to your mother and all the residents at Queen Elizabeth House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has recently moved in the Queen Elizabeth House and we have so far found the home to be first-class. It is exceptionally clean, and meals are of a high standard. They offer a good range of activities and the staff are very attentive to the residents and provide a very professional level of
service, they are encouraging, and supportive and enable residents to keep a level of independence, which is important. The gardens are beautifully kept and overall a very homely feeling at Queen Elizabeth House. We are thankful that our mother is a resident at this home.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you for your positive review of our service, we will continue to strive to ensure it meets the standards desired by you and your mother.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home continues to provide top-class care for my mother and where possible keeps her involved in all activities run by the home. We cannot fault the staff, they are always courteous, patient and helpful in all matters. I would highly recommend Queen Elizabeth House to anyone thinking of placing someone
there.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you for your positive review. The team at Queen Elizabeth House will continue to strive for the highest quality in all that we do for the residents in our care and trust that it meets with the wishes of their family and friends, alike.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Queen Elizabeth House for 12 months.
The staff are very attentive and provide an excellent level of care to residents.
I am delighted that I choose this home for my mother to live in.
Her health and well-being has improved considerably since she arrived.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you for your positive review. The team and I will continue to work towards maintaining the standard and quality which meets your mother and your satisfaction.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad has been resident in Queen Elizabeth House for over a year. It has been a difficult time for staff, residents and relatives due to COVID and lockdowns. Despite this, Dad has consistently been very positive about the staff and how they help and respond to him. He is more than able to express his
needs and preferences and the staff always try to do what he wishes. Staff are very good about letting us know if there are any medical issues and get the GP involved. Dad is an independent character who has always worked for himself. So the fact that he is so happy at Queen Elizabeth House is a testament to the caring and person-centred approach of the staff and management.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been a resident of Queen Elizabeth House for about eight weeks, during that time the care and attention he has received from the staff at Queen Elizabeth House has been exceptional. They take care of his individual needs, taking into account is physical and mental needs. He is being cared
for with care and compassion and treated as an individual with likes and dislikes. He himself, has nothing but praise for the staff at Queen Elizabeth House. I would thoroughly recommend Queen Elizabeth House to anyone looking to make the difficult decision to move a loved one into a care home. Thank you to the manager and all the staff at Queen Elizabeth House.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Home Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you very much for your lovely review. It was an honour to care for your father and we are delighted to hear he enjoyed his stay at Queen Elizabeth House. We will share your kind comments with our staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident of Queen Elizabeth House for only eight weeks, but during that time she was looked after with care and compassion. Despite her dementia, Mum was treated as an individual with likes and dislikes. She praised the quality of her care, especially the standard of the meals! Queen
Elizabeth House is run efficiently, and its administrative systems work smoothly. Overall, I would highly recommend Queen Elizabeth House.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Home Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to be able to care for your Mum and we are delighted she enjoyed her stay at Queen Elizabeth House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Queen Elizabeth House are dedicated to the care of the residents. I know my Mum is in safe hands, being well fed and well cared for. Throughout the pandemic, they have coped really well with all the additional problems it has caused and done all they can to keep the residents healthy and
happy.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you Sue for your wonderful review. We will continue to maintain this standard with your mother and your input.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My elderly friend has been a resident at Queen Elizabeth House for some years and decided to go into care as she has no family to look after her. From what I have seen when visiting her, the staff at Queen Elizabeth House are as good as family to her and she always seems content and well cared for.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you Morag for your kind review, which I will share with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely pleased with the exceptionally high standard of care received by my friend since she has gone to live at Queen Elizabeth House. All the staff are very kind and caring. They have a good range of activities for the residents which include outings when the rules permit. Throughout the current
crisis, there has been a very high standard of care, the staff have made every effort to keep their residents safe. I am very grateful that we found such a lovely home.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review, Claire. The team and I will continue to work towards maintaining this high standard.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to the current pandemic, I have been unable to travel up from Devon to visit my father, so not seen him for over a year. I have been kept up to date with all the goings-on in the home with regular updates and guidelines. The senior team telephone me if there has been a health issue and when the
two jabs of the Covid 19 vaccines were administered. I have full confidence in how the home is run and the high level of care delivered to all residents. They have fully complied with the current guidelines, causing additional work on top of looking after all the residents, and answering the many questions from relatives and friends alike. I have built a rapport over the years with the team and banter goes back and forth. I highly recommend Queen Elizabeth House, it is small and friendly, so it alludes to a family atmosphere.

Reply from Beverley Simms-Dick, Manager at Queen Elizabeth House

Thank you Chris for the wonderful review, the team and I will continue to work hard to maintain this high standard.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle moved to Queen Elizabeth House during the pandemic and the staff have done an excellent job of keeping him safe and well and keeping relatives updated and in contact with residents, in line with all guidance. My uncle has flourished there and they have dealt with any challenges in a caring
and compassionate manner. I can't thank them enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a very caring environment where our mother has received good care, meeting her frailty and dementia needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has mild dementia and has now been at this home for a year and I cannot speak highly enough about the individualised care that he receives. The staff turnover seems low so that both and my father and I have got to know the staff looking after him well.


Earlier on the year, he stopped

eating and drinking owing to an infection that he had and staff went to great lengths to consider how his needs could be met and he is now thriving. They understand and take pleasure in his love of music and do whatever they can to have live music for events.


They always ring me if he asks them to or if there is a problem and they are very good at balancing his need for freedom to do what he wishes and the need to safeguard him.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.704)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.704) out of 10 for Queen Elizabeth House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.904 for Queen Elizabeth House is calculated as follows: ( (85 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 94 Ratings = 4.904

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Queen Elizabeth House is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 28 registered maximum number of service users is 5.6, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 Sep 2017

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (5)

Beverley

Beverley Simms-Dick

Job Title: Manager

Beverley writes:
QEH is an award winning home which prides itself on the ethos that it is run ‘for the residents and by the residents’. The staff and the management team take pride in the knowledge that all residents regardless of their cognitive needs have a voice, choice and total control. The residents are actively involved in the management of the home from managing the main office, marketing the home, running the weekly shop, running daily film shows, interviewing staff, participating in catering committees, theatre groups, designing the garden, bathroom and all refurbishments within the home. Residents are empowered to lead the life of their choice, with support to maintain any likes, dislikes, hobbies and social needs and/or desires they might have.


Andy

Andy Wilson

Job Title: Family Liaison Manager

Joined: 2019

I feel privileged to support and reassure both residents and their families with their journey when joining the Queen Elizabeth House community. When I’m not at work I love spending time with my partner and my dog Floyd or enjoying a round of golf.


Sarah

Sarah

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Joined: 2002

I enjoy my job and being a part of the team. I have worked at the care home as Bookkeeper for seven and a half years. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the theatre, cinema, dancing, gardening, visiting museums and art galleries. I also like horse riding, spending time with my family and friends and going on holiday.


Yacoba

Yacoba

Job Title: Cook

Joined: 2004

I have worked at Queen Elizabeth House for 16 years. I enjoy my role and like making the residents happy by meeting their individual needs and choices. It brings me pleasure to see a smile as they enjoy their meal or read the wonderful feedback they give. In my spare time I enjoy going to church, reading and walking.


Alan

Alan

Job Title: Maintenance

Joined: 2000

I’ve been at Queen Elizabeth House for 20 years, not just involved with essential maintenance but all aspects and issues in support of the whole team. I like to know I’m helping older people to enjoy life to the full in a safe and happy environment. In my spare time I enjoy gardening and walking.


Frequently Asked Questions about Queen Elizabeth House

What types of Care is Queen Elizabeth House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Queen Elizabeth House provide?

Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Queen Elizabeth House have?

There are 28 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Queen Elizabeth House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Queen Elizabeth House to the centre of Bromley?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.