Real Life Options - Springfield Road

180 & 182 Springfield Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9NE

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 December 2019

Provider

Real Life Options

Beds

12 beds

About Real Life Options - Springfield Road

Real Life Options - Springfield Road is a residential care home in Birmingham providing personal care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Real Life Options accommodates twelve people and provides personal care tailored to support those with learning disabilities and autism. The service is designed around person-centred principles, enabling residents to exercise control and choice in their daily lives. Staff deliver planned and coordinated support that promotes independence and meaningful engagement.

At inspection, all twelve residents were present at the location.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 March 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: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B13 9NE

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 13 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 December 2019.

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

Read Real Life Options - Springfield Road'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 Real Life Options - Springfield 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 Real Life Options - Springfield 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 Real Life Options - Springfield 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees