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Glasshouse College
Residential Care
23 March 2022
Ruskin Mill Trust Limited
35 beds
Rating history
- Jun 2015
- Jul 2017
- Jan 2020
- Oct 2021
- Apr 2022
Improved from Inadequate to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Ruskin Mill Trust Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.
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About Glasshouse College
Glasshouse College is a residential care home in Dudley, providing accommodation and support for young people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.
Glasshouse College is a specialist residential college and shared lives service supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health needs. At the time of inspection, 18 people were receiving support across 11 residential houses in various settings. The service demonstrates good knowledge of individual residents, with staff understanding how to manage risks and report concerns appropriately.
Staff numbers are sufficient to meet people's needs, and medicines are managed safely.
Residents access local facilities and are supported to pursue their interests. The residential houses cater to individual needs, with consideration given to those in more rural settings. The service provides long-term placements within shared lives providers' own homes, creating community-based living arrangements for the young people it supports.
Source: CQC inspection report, 20 April 2022
Specialist Care
Fees and availability
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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; Shared Lives; Specialist college service
- Registered capacity
- 35 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · DY8 4HF
Registered care categories
Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.
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: .
Rating report published 20 April 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 March 2022.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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 Glasshouse College, 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 Glasshouse College, 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 Glasshouse College'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
Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HF
Glasshouse College
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 23 March 2022
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