Whitehall Lodge Care Home
Whitehall Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in West Bromwich, Sandwell (B70 0HG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Whitehall Lodge Care Home
Whitehall Lodge is a residential care home in West Bromwich supporting adults, including many younger adults, who live with mental health conditions. We offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. We are a home and we try to behave like one. Residents get up when they are ready, keep their own routines and have a real say in meals, activities and how their support is given. Rooms belong to the people living in them, and we encourage everyone to fill theirs with their own things. Mental health support here is practical rather than clinical. It means a steady routine for those who find one helpful, somewhere quiet to go when things feel too much, help with appointments, medication and money, and a team who notice when someone is not themselves. We work closely with community mental health colleagues, GPs and social workers, and we act early rather than waiting for a crisis to force a decision. Younger residents often want something different from a quiet life, and we plan around that instead of treating everyone the same. Work, college, friendships, money and building confidence all matter, and our job is to help people move towards what they want. Families and professionals are welcome to visit and ask us anything. Please get in touch and we will arrange a time for you to look round.
Care provided at Whitehall Lodge Care Home
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 6 September 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Whitehall Lodge Care Home
Where is Whitehall Lodge Care Home located?
Whitehall Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 0HG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Whitehall Lodge Care Home provide?
Whitehall Lodge Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Whitehall Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?
Whitehall Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 September 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Whitehall Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Whitehall Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Whitehall Lodge Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Whitehall Lodge Care Home 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. Whitehall Lodge Care Home 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. Whitehall Lodge Care Home 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. Whitehall Lodge Care Home 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
Whitehall Lodge Care Home 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 Whitehall Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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