Unity Care

90 Gravelly Hill Erdington, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7PF

01216864406

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 November 2018

Provider

Unity Care

Beds

3 beds

About Unity Care

Unity Care is a small residential home in Birmingham providing care for people with learning disabilities and other mental health diagnoses. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Unity Care is a small residential service for three people with learning disabilities and other mental health diagnoses. At the time of inspection, two people were living at the service. The home operates according to principles of choice, independence and inclusion, enabling residents to live as ordinary a life as any citizen.

During the inspection, inspectors found that the service continued to provide good quality care. A registered manager was in post and there was no evidence of serious risks or concerns. The home maintains its previous Good rating.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 December 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger 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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B23 7PF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 12 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 November 2018.

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

Read Unity Care'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 Unity Care, 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 Unity Care, 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 Unity Care'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