The James Hirons Care Home

53 Lillington Road, Leamington Spa CV32 6LD
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9.4 12 Reviews
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The James Hirons Care Home is a classic Victorian home set in Royal Leamington Spa.

The house retains many original features and tasteful extensions provide modern facilities, meeting all care regulations and standards for health, safety and comfort.

There is lift access to the upper floors, chair lifts on all staircases, as well as wheelchair access to the home.

Three lounge areas provide space for companionship, activities, quiet reading, relaxation or watching television in the home cinema.

The 23 single occupancy bedrooms have been decorated and furnished to a high standard – with residents being encouraged to bring in small items of furniture, pictures and personal belongings to add their own personal touches.

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Care Provided by The James Hirons Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 23 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • James Hirons
  • Person in charge
  • Allan Fairweather (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Contact the Manager
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (23)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The James Hirons Care Home

  • 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 £1,210 – £1,595
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,505 – £1,505
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The James Hirons Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

The James Hirons Care Home Reviews (12)

9.4

The James Hirons Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.449) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The James Hirons Care Home has 12 reviews.

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Review from Gillian M (Respite Resident) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The facilities, rooms, staff and care, I cannot praise enough. The variety of choice of food and desserts are to be praised, excellent Chef.

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Review from Rob J (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Mother has been very happy with the care she has received and although she has taken some time to get used to the routine at James Hirons her main issues have been the distance from her friends and previous social life, hence her move back to Solihull.

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Review from Sarah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents came for a week's respite care earlier this year and absolutely loved it! My mother (92,) who is disabled particularly enjoyed the craft activities, her manicure and her bath! My father (96) enjoyed the peace and quiet!
The care from the staff was incredible, and the food was excellent.
They both returned home completely rested and like different people!

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Review from P C (Resident) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I enjoyed my stay at James Hirons for respite after hospital. The environment was calm and peaceful also friendly and warm. Staff were helpful, kind and caring. Food very good, chef always aware of my special dietary needs. Plenty of activities to keep us busy. Lovely garden and pond.

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Review from Wendy Y (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After living alone for many years and then moving into James Hirons, the difference in the demeanour of our family member is astonishing. He expresses daily how well he is cared for and tells us about all the lovely things the staff do that make him feel safe and comfortable. For instance, when the
day staff leave their shift they come to say goodnight to him and have a chat. Nothing he needs is ever a problem and there is never a negative attitude about anything at all. Eating freshly prepared food instead of ready meals is great and even the chef pops in for a daily chat. In the words of our family member: “It’s as if they’ve all had special training in how to be nice to me, but I know it’s just how they are.”

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Review from G D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum will have been a resident of The James Hirons Care Home for two years in March. I can highly recommend the home and cannot fault the care and attention she receives.
The staff take care of her with great patience as she is bedridden now.
The food is good also.

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Review from M N (Respite Resident) published on 7 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly, nothing is too much trouble and the food is five-star. Would come back for respite any time. My visitors were all impressed. We are lucky here as we have lovely gardens, which are very relaxing.

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Review from Jacqui M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has lived at James Hirons since September 2021 and is very happy and content.
Every time we see him, he tells us how great the team are and how they cannot do enough for him.
The team are wonderful, very welcoming and always smiling.
The home has a lovely atmosphere, a beautiful garden
and pleasant shared spaces.
I am extremely happy with the way my father is being looked after and cared for.
I would highly recommend James Hirons.

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Review from David K (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother was a resident for almost five years until November 2022 before she died. Her stay at James Hirons, from day one, was a hugely positive experience. The staff have always been unfailingly kind and compassionate. The home, being a not-for-profit rather than part of a business, always felt more
homely than commercial care homes with which I am also familiar. As a result, it wasn’t difficult to establish relationships of friendship with so many of the staff.
James Hirons has a wide range of activities for residents, somewhat curtailed during the covid years of course, but even then, every measure was taken to keep the residents safe. Mum’s last few months showed the staff at their very best. We were constantly impressed by the loving care shown towards her. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
I can't recommend James Hirons too highly. A great place with truly great staff.

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Review from Kevin K (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't praise high enough the standard of care my mother received for a number of years. What makes James Hirons special is the genuine warmth of the staff for residents and their relatives and friends. It is the staff and management who make this an exceptional care home that I have no reservations
in recommending.

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Review from Marie K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first day we brought my mother-in-law into James Hirons we knew she would be happy. The warm, caring family atmosphere was so reassuring as were her smiles. The professionalism and vocational love underpinned every aspect of life for her. The uniqueness of each person was celebrated and nurtured.
She always complimented the care and love of each member of staff whether they be nursing or auxiliary. ‘They are my friends’ she often said. We knew that she felt valued and loved and was listened to as she shared a joke or story. She and ourselves felt the staff were very special and kind at all times. During the Pandemic, James Hirons was exemplary, ensuring outstanding safety and health routines in all aspects. After five very content years, her care during a short illness and end of life was outstanding. We were humbled by the level of caring support of both my mother-in-law and ourselves. We can never truly relate our deep gratitude for such a unique home in which empathy and love permeate.

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Review from Susan S (Friend of Resident) published on 7 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have remained friends with several of the residents and staff and continue to visit regularly, after my mother spent the last period of her life there. My mother received excellent and respectful care whilst a resident at The James Hirons Care Home and during my continued visits to the home I see
the same positive attitude extended to all the current residents. Finding such a good place for our Mum was a huge relief at a difficult time in our lives and we remain grateful to James Hirons for its exceptional care.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.449)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.449) out of 10 for The James Hirons Care Home 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 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 4.649 for The James Hirons Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (61 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 94 Ratings = 4.649

  • 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 The James Hirons Care Home 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 23 registered maximum number of service users is 4.6, 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: 5 Aug 2021

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    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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Frequently Asked Questions about The James Hirons Care Home

What types of Care is The James Hirons Care Home registered for?

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

What additional types of Care does The James Hirons Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does The James Hirons Care Home have?

There are 23 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The James Hirons Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other 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 The James Hirons Care Home to the centre of Leamington Spa?

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