Rivendell and Lorien (Marsh Lane)

57 and 59 Marsh Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6HX

01213772800

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 April 2019

Provider

Jaffray Care Society

Beds

11 beds

About Rivendell and Lorien (Marsh Lane)

Rivendell and Lorien is a residential care home in Birmingham, made up of two bungalows on Marsh Lane offering support to people with learning and physical disabilities. Details of what CQC found on their most recent inspection are set out below.

Rivendell and Lorien provides accommodation and personal care for up to 10 people with specialist support for learning and physical disabilities. The service comprises two separate bungalows situated side by side, each accommodating five people. At inspection, all 10 places were occupied.

Staff demonstrated strong awareness of safety needs and worked effectively to minimise risks of abuse for each person. The environment was safe, with regular health and safety checks carried out throughout the service. The home had reviewed its referral processes with the local authority since the previous inspection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 April 2019

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Garden

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: 11 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B23 6HX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 30 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 April 2019.

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

Read Rivendell and Lorien (Marsh Lane)'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 Rivendell and Lorien (Marsh Lane), 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 Rivendell and Lorien (Marsh Lane), 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 Rivendell and Lorien (Marsh Lane)'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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