St Alban's

38 St Alban's Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9AR

01214493615

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 September 2021

Provider

Trident Reach The People Charity

Beds

6 beds

About St Alban's

St Alban's is a residential care home in Birmingham, offering personal care for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Further details on the service and the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

St Alban's accommodates up to six people with personal care needs, including those with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. The home features communal areas including a lounge and dining room, an outdoor garden, and bedrooms with ensuite facilities on the first floor.

People and relatives confirmed that safe care was provided. The service maintained adequate staffing levels to meet residents' needs, and staff demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to report concerns appropriately. Medicines were managed safely, and care plans and risk assessments were regularly reviewed and kept current according to assessed needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 November 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B13 9AR

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Physical 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 4 November 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 September 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 13 April 2019: Good
CaringPublished 13 April 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 13 April 2019: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read St Alban's'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 St Alban's, 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 St Alban's, 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 St Alban's'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