Ardenlea Grove Care Home

19-21 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AB

01217059222

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

3 March 2021

Provider

Bupa Care Homes (AKW) Limited

Beds

60 beds

About Ardenlea Grove Care Home

Ardenlea Grove Care Home is a nursing home in Solihull, providing personal and nursing care to adults with a range of needs. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home provides personal and nursing care for up to 60 younger adults, older people, those living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. At the time of inspection, 51 people were living there, including some in intermediate care beds for those transitioning from hospital. The home had implemented several safety measures including screening visitors for COVID-19 symptoms, recording temperatures and requiring lateral flow tests to ensure visits took place safely.

A visiting pod with clear glass partitioning allowed people and visitors to spend time together safely, with an extra staff member coordinating visits and cleaning between use. Computer tablets had been purchased to help residents maintain contact with loved ones through video calls.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 March 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B91 2AB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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 9 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 March 2021.

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

Read Ardenlea Grove Care Home'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 Ardenlea Grove Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ardenlea Grove Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Ardenlea Grove Care Home'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees