Boldmere Drive
Boldmere Drive is a residential care home in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (B73 5ES). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Boldmere Drive
Boldmere Drive in Sutton Coldfield is a residential home supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss, alongside older people. We also offer respite stays. Because people tend to live here for years, we run the house as their household rather than as a setting they have been placed in. The people who live here decide how their rooms look, have a real say in what is bought and cooked, and shape the week around what they want to do. Help with personal care, mobility, medication and health appointments is given exactly as each person has agreed and written down in enough detail that a colleague new to a shift gets it right without being told. Where somebody has a physical disability we think hard about equipment, layout and timing, and we assist at the point of need rather than taking over the whole task, because the difference between help that frees a person and help that diminishes them is often a matter of inches and seconds. Communication takes real effort and deserves it. Some people here use speech, others use signs, symbols, objects or behaviour we have to learn to read, and where there is sensory loss as well we think carefully about how information reaches somebody. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.
Care provided at Boldmere Drive
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 July 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Boldmere Drive
Where is Boldmere Drive located?
Boldmere Drive is a residential care home in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 5ES. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Boldmere Drive provide?
Boldmere Drive is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Boldmere Drive's CQC rating?
Boldmere Drive is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 July 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Boldmere Drive offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Boldmere Drive offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Boldmere Drive
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Boldmere Drive 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. Boldmere Drive 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. Boldmere Drive 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. Boldmere Drive 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
Boldmere Drive 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 Boldmere Drive. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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