SENSE - 115 Gough Road

Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2JG

01214466744

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 November 2019

Provider

Sense

Beds

5 beds

About SENSE - 115 Gough Road

SENSE - 115 Gough Road is a residential care home in Birmingham, providing support for adults with sensory impairments. Further details on the service, based on the most recent CQC inspection, are set out below.

This residential care home accommodates up to five people with sensory impairments in a large, purpose-built property with five individual rooms and communal spaces. At inspection, the service was supporting five residents.

The home provides safe care tailored to individual needs. Staff numbers are sufficient to meet residents' requirements while promoting their independence. The team comprises experienced, supportive staff who know residents well and understand their preferences and needs, supported through training and supervision.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 January 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B15 2JG

Registered care categories

Learning 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 15 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 November 2019.

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

Read SENSE - 115 Gough 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 SENSE - 115 Gough 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 SENSE - 115 Gough 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 SENSE - 115 Gough 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