Portway House Care Home Limited

Newbury Lane, Oldbury, B69 1HF

01217400738

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

31 January 2023

Provider

Portway House Care Home Limited

Beds

48 beds

About Portway House Care Home Limited

Portway House Care Home Limited is a 48-bed nursing home located on Newbury Lane in Oldbury, within Sandwell in the West Midlands. The home provides care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and individuals with dementia. It operates as a nursing facility, meaning registered nurses are available on-site to support medical and complex care needs.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 31 January 2023, when it was rated as Requiring Improvement. This rating indicates that while the home is meeting basic standards, there are areas identified for development to reach higher quality benchmarks.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Portway House Care Home Limited, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Portway House Care Home Limited, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Portway House Care Home Limited'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