Selwyn Court

1-3 Bilston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2QF

07308890016

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 October 2023

Provider

Glenthorne Care Services Limited

Beds

37 beds

About Selwyn Court

Selwyn Court is a residential care home in Walsall, providing personal care to a range of adults with varying needs. Details of its most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Selwyn Court is a care home providing personal care to 33 people, with capacity for up to 35. The home supports a diverse range of residents including younger and older adults, people living with dementia, learning disabilities and autism. Each person has their own bedroom, with access to communal spaces including lounges and gardens.

Staff supported people in line with their individual care plans and risk assessments, enabling maximum choice and control while using the least restrictive practices. There were enough suitably recruited staff to meet people's needs. Medicines were stored and managed safely, and the home had procedures in place to protect people from abuse.

Infection control practices ensured the environment remained clean and free from infection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 November 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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: 37 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WV13 2QF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Substance misuse problems.

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 2 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 15 March 2023: Good
CaringPublished 15 March 2023: Good
ResponsivePublished 15 March 2023: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Selwyn Court'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 Selwyn Court, 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 Selwyn Court, 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 Selwyn Court'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