53a Ipstones Avenue

Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9DZ

01217846054

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 December 2020

Provider

GreenSquareAccord Limited

Beds

5 beds

About 53a Ipstones Avenue

53a Ipstones Avenue is a residential care home in Birmingham, providing accommodation for people with learning disabilities and autism. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home provides accommodation for up to five people with learning disabilities and autism. At the time of inspection, all five places were occupied. The home had implemented several measures to support residents' wellbeing and safety.

Visitors completed Covid-19 screening questionnaires and hand hygiene protocols upon arrival, with temperatures recorded to ensure safe visits. A visiting pod was being constructed in the rear garden to enable socially distanced visits in line with current guidance. Residents were supported to maintain contact with people important to them through telephone and video calls, which had a positive effect on their wellbeing.

The provider used a system called 'Better Together' to share positive news stories across the organisation, and cleaning schedules had been increased with specialist deep cleaning equipment used to sanitise difficult-to-reach areas.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 December 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B33 9DZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 10 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 December 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read 53a Ipstones Avenue's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 53a Ipstones Avenue, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 53a Ipstones Avenue, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 53a Ipstones Avenue's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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