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The Willows
170 Newton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6BU — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Willows was rated
Rating published 24/01/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- SandwellCouncil for care funding
- 01213 570124Care home's own number
- The Willows Residential Care HomeOperator
- 4th October 2024Registered since
- The Willows Residential Care HomeRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Willows
The Willows is a Care Home in Birmingham, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
The Willows was registered with the Care Quality Commission in October 2024. It is run by The Willows Residential Care Home, a partnership. It is the only care home The Willows Residential Care Home has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Its current rating was inherited from the home's previous registration, which CQC does when a home changes provider. It reflects an inspection under the earlier owner until CQC inspects the home again.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Willows been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Willows "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2018.
What types of care does The Willows provide?
The Willows provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does The Willows have?
The Willows is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Willows?
The Willows is run by The Willows Residential Care Home, a partnership.
When was The Willows registered with CQC?
The Willows has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since October 2024.
Who does The Willows care for?
CQC registers The Willows to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Willows provide nursing care?
No. The Willows is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Willows?
The Willows is in the Sandwell council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Willows?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Birmingham, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.