Herondale Kingfisher

175 Yardley Green Road, West Midlands, Birmingham, B9 5PU

01217530333

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

17 January 2020

Provider

Care Worldwide (Manchester) Limited

Beds

79 beds

About Herondale Kingfisher

Herondale Kingfisher is a nursing care home in Birmingham's Yardley Green area, accommodating 79 residents. The home is operated by Care Worldwide (Manchester) Limited and provides nursing care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and those living with dementia.

The service was rated Good by the CQC following an inspection in January 2020. The home's location on Yardley Green Road places it within accessible reach of local amenities and transport links across the West Midlands.

As a nursing facility, Herondale Kingfisher offers on-site nursing support alongside residential care, making it suitable for residents requiring medical oversight and complex care needs. The home's approach to multiple care needs—including dementia support and physical disability care—reflects its role as a mixed-needs nursing home rather than a specialist facility.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Herondale Kingfisher, 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 Herondale Kingfisher, 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 Herondale Kingfisher'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