Phil Mead House

240 Bredon Avenue, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2FD

02476636166

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 February 2019

Provider

Abbeyfield Society (The)

Beds

28 beds

About Phil Mead House

Phil Mead House is a residential care home in Coventry. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Phil Mead House provides accommodation and personal care for 28 residents. Staff understand safeguarding procedures and report abuse or concerns appropriately. Risk assessments are in place to manage risks while promoting independence, and recruitment procedures include thorough pre-employment checks.

Staffing levels match assessed needs, with staff receiving training tailored to residents' requirements, including specialist training where needed. The registered manager provides strong support through one-to-one supervisions, and staff spoke positively about the management team in place.

Residents receive safe care with their consent obtained before any support is provided. People are supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives, with staff using the least restrictive approaches possible. The service's policies and systems support this person-centred practice.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 March 2019

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 28 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CV3 2FD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 5 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 February 2019.

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

Read Phil Mead House'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 Phil Mead House, 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 Phil Mead House, 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 Phil Mead 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees