Washwood Healthcare Service
Washwood Healthcare Service is a residential care home in Birmingham, Birmingham (B8 2LJ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Washwood Healthcare Service
Washwood Healthcare is a care home in Birmingham. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with a visual or hearing impairment and people managing a mental health condition. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement, and we would rather put it at the start than leave it to be discovered. The inspection found things that were not good enough for the people living here. We have accepted those findings and we are working through them. Anyone considering the home should ask precisely what was identified and precisely what has changed since, and should press if the answer sounds general. What we are working towards is a home built around individuals. The people here have very different needs, and support has to be planned person by person rather than by group. Birmingham is a city of many communities, and food, language and faith matter because they are part of who somebody is. Please visit before deciding anything. Read the inspection report in full and judge us on what you find.
Care provided at Washwood Healthcare Service
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 April 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Washwood Healthcare Service
Where is Washwood Healthcare Service located?
Washwood Healthcare Service is a residential care home in Birmingham, Birmingham, B8 2LJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Washwood Healthcare Service provide?
Washwood Healthcare Service is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Washwood Healthcare Service's CQC rating?
Washwood Healthcare Service is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 4 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Washwood Healthcare Service provide dementia care?
Yes. Washwood Healthcare Service supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Washwood Healthcare Service offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Washwood Healthcare Service offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Washwood Healthcare Service
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Washwood Healthcare Service is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Washwood Healthcare Service 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. Washwood Healthcare Service 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. Washwood Healthcare Service 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
Washwood Healthcare Service 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
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Washwood Healthcare Service. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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