Sandford Road
Sandford Road is a residential care home in Birmingham, Birmingham (B13 9BT). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Sandford Road
Sandford Road is a small residential care home in Birmingham, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. Most of the people who live here are younger adults, and we also offer respite care for planned short stays. Being small is the point. It means the people who live here are known properly by a settled team, the house stays calm enough for those who need calm, and support can be shaped around individuals rather than around a rota. Everyone has their own room and their own things, and the day runs the way the people living here want it to run. We work on the ordinary business of an adult life. Cooking a meal you chose, doing the shopping, keeping your room how you like it, managing money and appointments, getting to college or work, seeing friends and family, and going out into the city when you feel like it. Where somebody wants to take something on for themselves we support that, even when it takes far longer than doing it for them would. How we communicate matters as much as what we do. We adapt to the person, whether that means signing, symbols, pictures, plain speech, extra time or a quieter room. We also pay close attention to the environment, since noise, pace and predictability often matter more than anything we say. Support is agreed with each person and with anyone they want involved, written in a form they can understand, and reviewed honestly rather than left to drift. If you are looking into a place or a short stay, please contact us.
Care provided at Sandford Road
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 February 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Sandford Road
Where is Sandford Road located?
Sandford Road is a residential care home in Birmingham, Birmingham, B13 9BT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Sandford Road provide?
Sandford Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Sandford Road's CQC rating?
Sandford Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 15 February 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Sandford Road offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Sandford Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Sandford Road
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Sandford Road is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Sandford Road is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Sandford Road offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Sandford Road supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands
Sandford Road has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Sandford Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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