Support with care needs

Care at home

If you’re not sure if your loved one needs home care in Solihull, then ask yourself a few questions about the individual concerned. Are you worried that they cannot wash and dress themselves properly? Are you concerned they’re not too mobile around their home? Might they be in danger of having a fall? Do you think they might not be eating properly? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you might want to look into home care in Solihull where carers can come in as often as required to help improve the individual’s quality of life.

Solihull home care companies that have 5 out of 5 star reviews on Google include:

• Right At Home Solihull
• Helping Hands Home Care Solihull
• Solihull Home Care
• Home Instead Solihull
• Homecare For You
• Belmont Homecare Services

Other Solihull home care companies with at least 4.5 out of 5 stars on Google are:

• A Star Care Services
• Dove Home Care
• Bluebird Care Solihull
• care4now
• Solihull Care Ltd

Care homes

When is it time to get your loved one into a care home in Solihull? It’s likely to be the best option if the individual is struggling with living alone, even with help from friends or carers, or has a medical condition that needs they need regular attention, day and night. If you’re unsure, the best thing to do is to contact a couple of local care homes in Solihull and request an assessment. They can talk to you about the individual and their needs, will probably suggest a home visit, and can advise on the best options available, as well as the associated costs.

The Care Quality Commission is a regulatory organisation body that inspects and oversees healthcare providers in England to ensure they meet legal standards and provide quality care. They rate care homes, and other healthcare providers, into one of four areas – Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate.

The Royal Star & Garter Care Home in Solihull received an Outstanding rating in the CQC’s last inspection, and when we last checked this was the only care home in Solihull to have received this top rating.

Other care homes in Solihull with a ‘Good’ rating include:

• Solihull –  Ardenlea Grove, Ardenlea Court, The Grove, Rayner House
• Knowle – Knowle Gate, Birchmere House, Birchmere Mews, Job’s Close
• Shirley – The Priory, Elizabeth House, The Pines, Fountains, Swallows Meadows Court, Connaught House, Blossomfield Grange
• Olton – Willow Grange, Castle Lane, Mereside, Claridge Place

Dementia care

Specialist dementia care in Solihull caters for the demanding requirements of those with dementia who are often left feeling confused and agitated. Good dementia care in Solihull will provide a calm atmosphere and a feeling of safety, whilst also ensuring individuals eat well, are stimulated, and can enjoy their independence and dignity in a secure and fulfilling way. Dementia care can be provided as in-home care, or through a specialist care home.

• Blythe Rose Specialist Dementia Care Home in Shirley has grown to become a dementia care centre of excellence since it opened in 2022. It has 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google reviews.
• Blossomfield Rose Care Home in Solihull has achieved a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google and supports residents who are living with progressive brain conditions that affect memory and thinking skills, including Alzheimer’s disease.
• For those who do not need live-in care, the Blanning Demetia Day Centre offers individuals with dementia the chance to participate in engaging activities and receive specialised care, whilst also offering their carers some respite.
• Many of the care at home companies, mentioned above, will also offer specialist support for those affected by dementia.