Grosvenor House Care Home
Grosvenor House Care Home is a nursing home in Birmingham, Worcestershire (B48 7BS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Grosvenor House Care Home
Grosvenor House Care Home provides nursing and residential care for older people in Birmingham. We support people who need qualified nursing care as well as those who need residential support, and we welcome residents for respite stays. Having nurses on duty alongside our care team means we can look after people whose health needs change, including support with medication, wounds, continence, diabetes, mobility and care at the end of life. We work closely with local doctors and community health teams so that concerns are dealt with early and residents can stay settled here rather than being moved about. Beyond the clinical side, we care about how the day feels. People get up and go to bed when it suits them, eat food they actually like, and choose whether to be in company or quietly on their own. Our staff are asked to take the time to sit and talk, because much of what makes a home good happens in those moments rather than in a care plan. Families are part of the picture here. Relatives know things about a person that we could never work out on our own, and we would rather be told too much than too little. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. You are welcome to visit Grosvenor House and see the home as it really is.
Care provided at Grosvenor House Care Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 January 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Grosvenor House Care Home
Where is Grosvenor House Care Home located?
Grosvenor House Care Home is a nursing home in Birmingham, Worcestershire, B48 7BS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Grosvenor House Care Home provide?
Grosvenor House Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Grosvenor House Care Home's CQC rating?
Grosvenor House 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 21 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Grosvenor House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Grosvenor House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Grosvenor House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Grosvenor House 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?
Yes. Yes. Grosvenor House Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Grosvenor House 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?
No. Grosvenor House Care Home 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
Grosvenor House 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
- Nursing care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Grosvenor House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Grosvenor House Care Home
Respite Care at Grosvenor House Care Home
Planned short breaks at Grosvenor House are worth arranging several weeks ahead, as respite rooms move quickly. Most homes ask for a minimum stay of one or two weeks and want current medication, GP details, clothing labelled with the person's name, and any mobility aids. A respite booking can also work as a trial before committing to a permanent move, which many families find reassuring.
Nursing Care at Grosvenor House Care Home
Round the clock input from a registered nurse is what sets nursing care apart from residential, and Grosvenor House in Birmingham is registered to provide it. It tends to suit people living with more complex needs, for example unstable diabetes, pressure wounds, advanced Parkinson's, or care towards the end of life, where decisions cannot wait for a district nurse visit. Anyone assessed as needing this level of care is usually eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care, a contribution of about £235 a week paid directly to the home to cover the nursing element and reduce what the family pays. Private fees in the West Midlands generally sit between £1,100 and £1,400 a week, and Worcestershire council typically funds £820 to £1,000. The home's most recent CQC inspection, in January 2020, rated it Good overall.
Residential Care at Grosvenor House Care Home
Residential care at Grosvenor House covers the parts of daily life that have become harder to manage alone, without the input of a registered nurse on shift. That usually means help with personal care, prompts with medication, three cooked meals a day, laundry, and the chance to join in with company or stay quietly in your own room. The difference from nursing care is clinical: residential suits people whose health is reasonably stable, while nursing is for those who need qualified nurses on duty for things like complex medication, wounds or end of life support. The home is registered for both, so a resident whose needs change may not always have to move on. Weekly fees across the West Midlands tend to fall between £1,100 and £1,400, while Worcestershire council typically pays £820 to £1,000 for funded placements.
Older Person Care at Grosvenor House Care Home
Older people moving into Grosvenor House Care Home are usually looking for help that fits around who they already are, not a rigid timetable. In practice that means support with washing and dressing at a pace that suits the person, prompting or handing over medication so nothing is missed, meals that feel familiar, and someone to sit and talk when the day feels long. Families thinking about a move should ask how mornings and bedtimes are handled, whether residents can genuinely choose their own routine, and how many staff are on duty overnight. It is also worth asking how the home keeps in touch with the GP and district nursing team, and how relatives are told when something changes. Typical fees across the West Midlands sit around £1,100 to £1,400 a week, with Worcestershire council usually funding £820 to £1,000.
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