Tottle Brook House, Nottingham
CQC Inspection Breakdown
| Safe | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Caring | Outstanding |
| Responsive | Outstanding |
| Well-led | Good |
About Tottle Brook House
Date of assessment 11 November 2025. We announced our visit to the provider, to ensure they could prepare people for our visit. Tottle Brook House is a purpose-built service, with people living in their own flatlets on site. The service has shared communal facilities, and an accessible, well maintained garden area. The service is registered to provide accommodation with personal care, for a maximum of 5 people. On the date of our assessment, 5 people were living at Tottle Brook House.
What residents and families say
People told us staff knew them well and they got to do the things they enjoyed, for example, one person said, “I like walking every day and I like cooking stir fry and bolognaise are my favourites.
People told us staff understood them as an individual, and celebrated their skills, achievements and goals.
People told us they were fully engaged as partners in their care planning, and supported with creating, meaningful, person centred support plans.
Source: CQC inspection report
Specialisms
About Tottle Brook House
Serving the Nottingham, Nottingham community, Tottle Brook House is a registered care home with nursing committed to delivering thoughtful, person-centred care. The home is operated by Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited and can accommodate up to 5 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 10/02/2026, the Care Quality Commission rated Tottle Brook House as Outstanding. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Outstanding for Caring and Responsive; Good for Safe, Effective, Well-led. The home specialises in supporting people with learning disabilities. The service supports learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. Regulated activities at the home include accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The NG8 postcode area has 15 registered care homes with a combined 480 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.
Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.
Tottle Brook House is one of the care homes in Nottingham — a local authority with 78 CQC-registered homes, 55 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.
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Further Reading & Official Sources
- Official CQC inspection report for Tottle Brook House
- View Tottle Brook House on Google Maps
- NHS care home finder near NG8 6QN
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What to Expect When Visiting
When visiting a nursing care home, it helps to see the clinical environment in action alongside the day-to-day living spaces. A good visit should leave you feeling reassured about both the medical and emotional care on offer.
- Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
- Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
- Ask about the nurse-to-resident ratio, especially during nights and weekends.
- Check whether the home can manage any specific medical conditions or equipment needs.
Questions to Ask When Visiting
It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Tottle Brook House's type of care that may help guide your conversation:
- 1 What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
- 2 How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
- 3 Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
- 4 What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.
Official CQC Inspection Report
The Care Quality Commission last inspected Tottle Brook House on 10/02/2026 and rated it Outstanding. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.
Read the full CQC reportWhat families typically look for
- - Whether nurses are on-site 24 hours and their qualifications
- - How the home manages medication and medical emergencies
- - Staff-to-resident ratios, especially overnight
These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
Tottle Brook House has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with learning disabilities. In the most recent CQC inspection on 10/02/2026, the home was rated Good for Safe care — a category that covers clinical training, medication management, and infection control. Ask the nursing team directly about any specific medical conditions during your visit.
How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
CQC inspectors rated Tottle Brook House as Good for Safe care on 10/02/2026. The Safe domain covers emergency protocols, staffing ratios, and risk management. Ask the home about nurse-to-resident ratios specifically during night and weekend shifts, when response times are most critical.
Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
Residents at Tottle Brook House typically remain registered with a local GP who can visit the home for routine and urgent appointments. As a nursing care home, on-site nurses handle day-to-day clinical care. Ask the home which GP surgery they work with and how specialist referrals are managed.
What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
CQC inspectors rated Tottle Brook House as Outstanding for Caring on 10/02/2026. This domain specifically assesses how staff treat residents with compassion and dignity, including during palliative and end-of-life care. Ask the nursing team about their approach to pain management and whether they work with a local hospice or palliative care team.
What is the CQC rating for Tottle Brook House?
Tottle Brook House in Nottingham is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 10/02/2026. The home has 5 beds.
How many beds does Tottle Brook House have?
Tottle Brook House has 5 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Nottingham.
Location
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