Stapleton Drive

25,27,29 Stapleton Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5LQ

01217702469

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 March 2020

Provider

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Beds

12 beds

About Stapleton Drive

Stapleton Drive is a residential care home in Solihull, offering accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Stapleton Drive provides care and accommodation for up to 12 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder across three adjoining houses. At the time of inspection, 11 people were living at the properties, with each house accommodating up to four residents.

The service is designed to enable people to live full, meaningful lives with control and choice over their care. Staff work to help residents achieve the best possible outcomes and support them in living as independently as possible within the community.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 May 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 · B37 5LQ

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 7 May 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 March 2020.

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

Read Stapleton Drive'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 Stapleton Drive, 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 Stapleton Drive, 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 Stapleton Drive'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