Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Windward Way

170-174 Windward Way, Smiths Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0PS

01217796059

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 October 2020

Provider

Lonsdale Midlands Limited

Beds

12 beds

About Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Windward Way

Windward Way is a residential care home in Solihull, providing support to people with learning and physical disabilities across a small number of bungalows on site. The findings from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

Windward Way accommodates up to 12 people with learning and physical disabilities across three separate bungalows, with eight residents living there at the time of inspection. The home implements several effective practices to safeguard residents' health and wellbeing. Risk assessments are completed when visitors arrive, with clear expectations communicated in line with current guidance.

Staff provide information in formats residents understand, using pictures and visual aids to help people follow important routines like handwashing to reduce infection risks. To further minimise cross transmission, staff work solely within one bungalow rather than moving between different areas.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 November 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical 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: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B36 0PS

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical 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 20 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 October 2020.

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

Read Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Windward Way's CQC record and reports.

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 Lonsdale Midlands Ltd - Windward Way, 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 - Windward Way, 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 - Windward Way'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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