Chelmunds Court
Nursing Care
5 October 2022
Runwood Homes Limited
73 beds
About Chelmunds Court
Chelmunds Court is a nursing care home in Solihull, providing personal and nursing care to older people, including those living with dementia. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.
Chelmunds Court is a purpose-built residential care home supporting up to 73 older people, some with dementia, providing both personal and nursing care. The home is arranged across two floors, with nursing care residents on the first floor and most people with dementia on the ground floor. At inspection, 55 people were using the service.
Recent management changes have brought notable improvements to the home. Staff spoke positively about the new manager's impact and their ability to effectively carry out their responsibilities. While some issues were identified with record-keeping clarity, these had not negatively affected the quality of care provided.
People and relatives were positive about their experiences at the home.
Source: CQC inspection report, 5 October 2022
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Chelmunds Court, 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 Chelmunds Court, 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 Chelmunds Court'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.
Location
2 Pomeroy Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7WB
Chelmunds Court
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 5 October 2022
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