Breach House

Holy Cross Lane, Belbroughton, Stourbridge DY9 9SP
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7.9 19 Reviews
  • Breach House, Stourbridge
Breach House is a former 19th-century character farmhouse set in two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. The home is surrounded by open countryside with views of the distance of the Clent Hills. The garden has a gazebo with garden seating and tables for residents to enjoy during summer months.

The home is less than a mile away from Belbroughton village and all its facilities including shops, a post office, church, several public houses and a variety of social groups.

This family-run care home provides care for up to 34 elderly residents (mild dementia accepted) in a friendly and homely environment. Dedicated staff provide 24-hour care, and individuals privacy and dignity is preserved at all times.

Accommodation at Breach House is provided in single rooms with en-suite facilities. Communal areas include two elegant lounges, a conservatory and a large dining room. Food is home cooked to a very high standard using local produce and fresh vegetables to ensure a nutritious, healthy diet. Special diets can be catered for.

Regular visits are made to the home by a hairdresser, chiropodist and an optician. For those wishing to participate, there are numerous activities available to provide enjoyment, entertainment and stimulation. The local churches also provide in-house monthly communal services.

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Care Provided by Breach House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 34 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Golden Age Care Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Marie Kirby (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (34)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (17)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Breach 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 £950 – £1,150
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £950 – £1,150
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £950 – £1,150
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £950 – £1,150

  • The weekly fee does not include hairdressing and chiropody
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Breach House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • There is no visiting times at Breach House. Visitors welcome anytime. The home do ask you to respect mealtimes


  • Parking

  • A large number of parking spaces


Breach House Reviews (19)

7.9

Breach House has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.941) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Breach House has 19 reviews.

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Review from Sue E (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall very pleased with the care Mum has received at Breach House. Would be better if there were more residents, would create a livelier atmosphere.

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Review from Jackie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister and I moved our mom into Breach House Care Home after being unhappy with her previous home. It was the best decision and we are very happy with her care and surroundings. All the staff go above and beyond and our mom is so much happier in herself. We feel very fortunate to have found such
a good and caring home for our mom.

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Review from Darron H (Son of Resident) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The location and overall environment are lovely, quiet, peaceful and relaxing.
Staff are very attentive and caring, and this is a great reassurance to me and the rest of the family. With so few residents currently, it's very quiet, and the addition of new residents would enhance the atmosphere and
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Review from A V (Son of Resident) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring, compassionate, helpful, considerate and welcoming. Do a great job looking after my mum.

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Review from Frances H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of Breach House has been excellent. We have found it to be clean, well equipped and homely. Dad has settled really well, despite not wanting to go into residential care. He has found the care to be really good and is obviously enjoying the social interaction he didn't have at home. We
were recommended to Breach House for respite care, but we have since decided Dad is much safer and happier here and have decided to make his stay permanent. We would have no hesitation in recommending it to other people.

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Review from Margaret E (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident at Breach House for three years. During that time, her mobility has decreased and her needs have increased. All the staff at the home, care for her with the utmost professionalism. She is treated with dignity and consideration and in addition to our weekly visits, the staff
always keep me informed of any changes to her well being. I have the utmost confidence in the decisions made concerning my mum's care and the staff always discuss any concerns they may have, with me.

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Review from Peter V (Husband of Resident) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent care home with the highest standards of professional nursing and with a happy, lively atmosphere. The management is professional and well developed, leading a very caring and organised team. I have been impressed with Breach House and would recommend it without hesitation.

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Review from D J (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am involved in "care" and have been for over 10 years so I am aware of most care homes in the area. When it came to finding a care home for my mother I knew it had to be Breach House. The residents are well cared for with dignity at all times. The staff are friendly, caring, patient and considerate
to residents and their family or friends. I would have recommended Breach House to others.

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Review from T H (Son of Resident) published on 16 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have always found the staff to be very friendly and informative to questions asked.

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Review from H H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law has been a resident at Breach House since Feb 2020. The staff and the quality of care they provide are excellent, she's treated with such kindness and dignity. We are so pleased that we found Breach House after looking at a few other homes in the area this one was outstanding the best
obvious choice. My mother-in-law is happy and settled always smiling when we visit her and is always apparent that her needs are being more than met. The staff have done a fantastic job during these difficult Covid times. We are so grateful and will never be able to thank them enough.

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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum needs 24/7 care due to severe dementia. Due to Covid restrictions, it has been hard to visit as regularly as I would like. However, I have no concerns about my mums care. She is as happy and content as she can be with dementia. I have always felt welcome and there is always someone to speak to
and answer my questions. My mum is always clean and tidy. The home is also kept very clean and the staff are friendly.

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Review from Julia P (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Generally very good care. Quickly recognise needs and get G.P to check dad. Clean and pleasant atmosphere. Communicate well. Staff always friendly and communicate well.

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Review from Rebecca L (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for all the staff at Breach House. Their care towards my mum was excellent and the care mum received and we received towards the end of mums life was exceptional.

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Review from A T (Nephew of Resident) published on 20 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Location is good. Parking adequate. Access/security good. Cleanliness is excellent. Decor is good. Staff friendly.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum was put in Breach House for emergency respite care last November. When the decision was made that mum needed permanent care, she was clear she wanted to stay at Breach House. After being very frightened at the idea of being in a "home", she had really settled. So far I cannot imagine my mum being
in a better place, now she needs 24hours support.

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Review from Maureen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has recently died, 3 weeks before her 100th birthday, as a resident at Breach House since February 2014.
My husband and I have visited her over 500 times over that period, and have NEVER seen anything at all that has concerned or upset us in any way, with regard to the happenings at Breach
House and have only very good things to say about the staff and carers.
We are both elderly and my husband and I have joked with the Principal that we may be booking in there ourselves in due course as we are so very impressed with the whole set up at Breach and would be more than happy to spend our last days there.

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Review from Jayne R (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

When you and your family have to make the decision about your loved one and full time care, you wish with all your heart that they will be looked after with the love, care, respect and dignity that they deserve. We found all of this at Breach House! Thank you to all of the staff and management for your
dedication!

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Review from Julie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I first signed the contract for mummy to stay at Breach House I felt like I had signed her life away and was pretty upset. The Manager took me in her office, gave me a huge hug and told me to just wait & see ... She couldn't have been more right! After a couple of weeks mum was playing bingo,
snap with another resident, having singalongs with the musicians that come in on a regular basis and doing exercises! She has always been a social character & very rarely spends time in her spacious room (where she has a lot of her own furniture & paintings), she prefers the company of the other residents and staff who couldn't be more helpful or caring. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, from ensuring mums visitors have tea & biscuits/cake when they come to visit to doing their nails and hair to make them feel special. I know that at Breach House my mum is being truly cared for, I can visit on a daily basis at any time & now when she comes out with me after a few hours she looks at her watch and says "isn't it time to go home now?"

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Review from Gail H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely home in beautiful surroundings. The care provided for my mother was fantastic - she was fortunate to be able to walk in, and beyond, the confines of the home and grounds at Breach House which gave her a feeling of independence. My mother was in good health and she did not suffer from dementia
or Alzheimers. She found it difficult to find companionship with the residents in the home and preferred to spend time in her room. This, however, is not a criticism of Breach House staff in any way. Simply that mother was a very independent soul and had lived on her own for over 20 years before moving to Breach House at the age of 98. Initially, mother did not need any close personal care, but during the last few months she was totally dependent on the staff. The commitment, love, time and understanding all the staff showed to my mother could not be faulted. The staff were superb. During mother's last week at the home, she was kept spotlessly clean, fresh and totally at peace with her surroundings. Almost every time I visited, a member of staff was with her and she could not have received more attentive care. I shall remain eternally grateful that mother died in her room with music being played and was totally at peace.

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Current Review Score: 7.9 (7.941)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.9 (7.941) out of 10 for Breach House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 3 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 4.250 for Breach House is calculated as follows: ( (15 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.25

  • 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 3.691 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Breach House is based on 3 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 = 3.25

    • 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 34 registered maximum number of service users is 6.8. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.8 = 0.441

  • 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: 11 Aug 2023

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Requires improvement

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Meet the Team (1)

Charmaine

Charmaine Ince

Job Title: Compliance

Joined: 2003

Charmaine has worked at Breach House since 2003, she started as a carer.
In her time, she has gained lots of experience, she has completed NVQ levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 in health and social care.
Charmaine is passionate that Breach House feels like a home and it has a family-friendly atmosphere, ensuring that a high standard of care is provided along with respect, choice and dignity.


Frequently Asked Questions about Breach House

What types of Care is Breach House registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does Breach House provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Breach House have?

There are 34 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Breach House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Breach House to the centre of Stourbridge?

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