Bell Lane

34 Bell Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0HT

01217700633

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 February 2019

Provider

Midway Care Ltd

Beds

3 beds

About Bell Lane

Bell Lane is a residential care home in Birmingham for younger adults with learning disabilities and associated conditions. The findings below set out what CQC inspectors observed on their most recent visit.

Bell Lane accommodates three younger adults with learning disabilities and associated conditions. Some residents have complex needs and communicate non-verbally, while others expressed feeling safe with staff support. During the inspection, residents appeared comfortable with staff members.

Staffing levels were sufficient to meet people's needs safely and flexibly, with staff knowledgeable about safeguarding procedures. Appropriate background checks were carried out before staff began working with people.

Residents received suitable support with their prescribed medicines, and risks were properly assessed and managed. The service encouraged positive risk taking, supporting people to take acceptable risks that promote their independence. Inspectors recommended that the home follow best practice guidance regarding aids, adaptations and electronic equipment for residents registered as blind.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 March 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B33 0HT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 16 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 February 2019.

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

Read Bell Lane'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 Bell Lane, 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 Bell Lane, 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 Bell Lane'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