Vermont House

16 Anchorage Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B74 2PR

01213548601

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 February 2020

Provider

Precious Homes Limited

Beds

9 beds

About Vermont House

Vermont House is a residential care home in Birmingham, supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Vermont House provides support to up to nine people with learning disabilities and/or autism, with five residents at the time of inspection. Although the service is larger than recommended by best practice guidance, it has been rated good because it arranges care in a way that ensures person-centred support. Residents are encouraged to maximise their independence, choice, and control while remaining involved in their local community.

The service operates in accordance with best practice guidance, enabling people to live full lives and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 April 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical 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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B74 2PR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; 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 3 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 February 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: 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 Vermont House'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 Vermont House, 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 Vermont House, 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 Vermont House'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