Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Walmley Road

189d Walmley Road, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1PX

01213130879

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 January 2022

Provider

Lonsdale Midlands Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Walmley Road

Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Walmley Road is a residential care home in Birmingham, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent observations of the service.

This care home accommodates up to four people with learning disabilities, providing them with accommodation and personal care. At the time of inspection, four residents were living there. The home demonstrates strong infection prevention practices, with staff following national guidance for COVID-19 isolation protocols and maintaining accessible PPE and hand washing stations throughout.

The home supports residents' connections with family and friends through flexible visiting arrangements, and the physical layout of furniture and daily activities enables appropriate social distancing. Staff adherence to infection control guidelines was confirmed as meeting good practice standards for a designated care setting.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 January 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B76 1PX

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 17 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 January 2022.

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

Read Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Walmley Road's CQC record and reports.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Walmley Road, 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 Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Walmley Road, 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 Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Walmley Road'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.

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