St Davids Residential Home
St Davids Residential Home is a residential care home in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (B73 6HH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About St Davids Residential Home
St Davids Residential Home is a care home in Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham. We provide a home for older people who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period. Coming to live in a care home is a significant step, and the early weeks count for far more than any account of the building. We use them to learn about the person rather than to settle them into our routine. What they did for a living. What they will not be persuaded to eat. What time breakfast has always happened. Whether they would rather have company or the door shut and the radio on. Small facts, and between them they are most of what turns a room into somewhere that feels like home. Dementia care rests on patience and a recognisable day. We avoid surprising people, we keep routines familiar, and when somebody is distressed we look for the cause instead of simply trying to settle them. Relatives often know exactly what helps, and we would much rather be told at the start than work it out across six months. The rest of the day belongs to the people living it, and we take the practical side seriously too: food worth looking forward to, medication handled carefully, prompt attention when somebody is unwell. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall, and we keep asking residents and relatives what needs to change.
Care provided at St Davids Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 December 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about St Davids Residential Home
Where is St Davids Residential Home located?
St Davids Residential Home is a residential care home in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6HH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Davids Residential Home provide?
St Davids Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Davids Residential Home's CQC rating?
St Davids Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Davids Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. St Davids Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does St Davids Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Davids Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Davids Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St Davids Residential Home Ltd 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. St Davids Residential Home Ltd 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. St Davids Residential Home Ltd 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?
No. St Davids Residential Home Ltd is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
St Davids Residential Home Ltd 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 St Davids Residential Home Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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