Pinetrees

36 Kensington Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7LW

01214714399

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 November 2020

Provider

Autism.West Midlands

Beds

4 beds

About Pinetrees

Pinetrees is a residential care home in Birmingham, providing care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Pinetrees provides care for up to four people with learning disabilities and autism. The home implements health and safety measures for visitors, including health screening questionnaires and temperature checks. Staff support residents to maintain important relationships through letter writing and regular telephone calls, with the manager maintaining weekly contact with family members to update them on their relatives' wellbeing.

The home has ordered a visiting pod to enable safe visits in line with current guidance. Staff wellbeing is prioritised through regular supervision sessions and access to a confidential helpline for advice and support. The manager has recognised staff efforts during challenging times with small gifts and tokens of appreciation.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 November 2020

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 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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B29 7LW

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 18 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 November 2020.

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

Read Pinetrees'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 Pinetrees, 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 Pinetrees, 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 Pinetrees'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