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Knightwell HouseBirmingham
Rated:Requires ImprovementResidential

Knightwell House

734 Washwood Heath Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2JD
01213273623
Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

23 March 2024

Provider

Coproduce HealthCare Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Knightwell House

Knightwell House is a small eight-bed residential care home located in Ward End, Birmingham. It is operated by Coproduce HealthCare Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities.

The home is situated on Washwood Heath Road, within the B8 postcode area of east Birmingham. Its small size means residents may benefit from a more intimate care environment compared to larger facilities.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 23 March 2024, when it received a rating of Requires Improvement. This rating indicates that while the home meets basic regulatory standards, there are areas identified for development to enhance the quality of care provided.

Given the mixed age range and support needs catered for, the home accommodates a diverse resident population requiring different levels of care and specialist support.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Knightwell House, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Knightwell House, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Knightwell House'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

734 Washwood Heath Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2JD

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Knightwell House

CQC overall rating

Requires Improvement

CQC rating published: 23 March 2024

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