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Suggested place to start
Oakwood Manor Care Home
94% match • £1,450/wk • 2.3 miles
Ask first about vacancy, full weekly fee, staffing cover, and visit times.
Top 3 shortlist
1. Oakwood Manor Care Home
94% match • Outstanding
2. The Beeches Nursing Home
89% match • Good
3. Riverside Gardens
87% match • Good
Biggest thing to verify
The Beeches Nursing Home: Staffing consistency should be tested on the call and visit.
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Personalised Matching Report
Report ID: SAMPLE-DEMO • Generated 10 June 2026
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Care Home Matching Report
Sample report
Report ID: SAMPLE-DEMO • Data as of 10 June 2026
This preview shows the report structure and tone. Homes, fees, and scenario details are illustrative.
Your Shortlist
Strongest options to compare
Start with the shortlist below if you need a clear first move today. It shows who looks strongest for your loved one, where the best value sits, what needs caution, and which homes to call first.
Start here
Best Quality
Oakwood Manor Care Home looks like the strongest place to start.
94% match for your loved one, outstanding quality, and a clearer balance of care fit, location, and current risk signals than the rest of this shortlist.
Visit first
Oakwood Manor Care Home
Best if care quality and confidence matter most.
Best value to compare
Riverside Gardens
£1,200/week and 8% below the local average.
Biggest caution
Greenfield House
Visit only if the manager can explain their current improvement plan.
What to do next
Call your top 2-3 now
Start with Oakwood Manor Care Home, The Beeches Nursing Home, and Riverside Gardens, confirm vacancies and full fees, then use Visit Prep for the key questions.
Visit first
Best Quality
Oakwood Manor Care Home
Start here if you want the strongest overall evidence before comparing trade-offs.
Match
94%
Strong match
Weekly fee
£1,450
Outstanding · 2.3 miles away
Best if care quality and confidence matter most.
Confirm current vacancy, full fees, and whether the team can meet your needs.
Visit second
Closest to Home
The Beeches Nursing Home
Call early if keeping weekly fees realistic is part of the decision.
Match
89%
Strong match
Weekly fee
£1,350
Good · 1.8 miles away
Best if easy family visiting is a deciding factor.
Confirm current vacancy, full fees, and whether the team can meet your needs.
Visit third
Best Value
Riverside Gardens
Call early if keeping weekly fees realistic is part of the decision.
Match
87%
Strong match
Weekly fee
£1,200
Good · 4.1 miles away
Best if you want a strong option with tighter weekly fees.
Confirm current vacancy, full fees, and whether the team can meet your needs.
Your next step
Call the first 2-3 homes while this shortlist is fresh, confirm room availability and the full weekly quote, then use Visit Prep for the home-specific risks and questions.
Key findings
What stood out across your shortlisted homes
Data snapshot: 10 Jun 2026
Value: Greenfield House saves £500/week vs highest-priced option
Location: The Beeches Nursing Home is closest at 1.8 miles
Reviews: Oakwood Manor Care Home has the strongest public family review signal (4.6/5 from 176 reviews)
Note: Greenfield House has higher financial risk — ask about ownership stability
These insights support — but don't replace — your personal observations during visits.
Your shortlist
Each home stands out for different reasons. The choice is yours.
Oakwood Manor Care Home
Nursing · 2.3 mi · Available
Outstanding
£1,450–£1,680/wkBest Quality
EnquireGreenfield House
Residential · 5.5 mi · Check availability
Requires Improvement
£950/wkAlternative fit
Enquire| Home | Match | Stands out for | CQC | Price/wk | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oakwood Manor Care Home NursingAvailable | Strong match | Best Quality | Outstanding | £1,450–£1,680+12% vs nursing avg Self-Fund NHS CHC LA | 2.3 mi | Enquire |
The Beeches Nursing Home NursingAvailable | Strong match | Closest to Home | Good | £1,350–£1,520+4% vs nursing avg Self-Fund NHS CHC LA | 1.8 mi | Enquire |
Riverside Gardens NursingAvailable | Strong match | Best Value | Good | £1,200–£1,380-8% vs nursing avg Self-Fund LA | 4.1 mi | Enquire |
Willowbrook Care Centre NursingCheck availability | Strong match | — | Good | £1,250-4% vs nursing avg Self-Fund | 3.2 mi | Enquire |
Greenfield House ResidentialCheck availability | Weaker match | Alternative fit | Requires Improvement | £950-10% vs residential avg Self-Fund | 5.5 mi | Enquire |
4 homes strongly match your brief. 1 additional option is shown as a fallback if availability or fees change.
Regional averages: Nursing £1,300/wk · Residential £1,050/wk. Percentages compare each home to its care type average.
Funding Options
Where support may reduce the fee
Start with the quoted weekly fee in your shortlist, then use these routes in order to see whether the amount you pay could come down.
Support worth exploring
Estimated£20,000–£40,000/year
Based on the care needs you described, not a formal clinical or financial assessment
Use this section in order
Start with the fee shown in the report, compare it with your budget and local benchmark, then work through these routes before deciding whether the remaining gap needs a fee conversation.
1. Quoted fee
Use the weekly fee in the shortlist as your starting point.
2. Benchmark check
See whether the fee looks close to, above, or below the local rate.
3. Support routes
Check council funding first, then DPA, then NHS CHC screening.
4. If a gap remains
Use the fee questions later in the report before you accept the price.
LA Funding
£15K-25K/year
check council contribution
DPA
Less suitable
Property value £280K - DPA not optimal for your situation
NHS CHC
Nursing and dementia needs suggest CHC may be relevant — request a Checklist screening from your GP
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Optional next step: get a personalised estimate if you want savings, property, income, and clinical eligibility modelled in more detail.
Guide figures only. Funding eligibility still depends on formal council, NHS, financial, and legal checks.
Ready to take the next step?
Your personalised visit checklists, call order, and route from first call to final choice are ready in Visit Prep.
What to double-check before deciding
These are the points worth confirming on the call or visit before treating any home as a final choice.
Willowbrook Care Centre: Availability is not confirmed
The report cannot confirm whether this home currently has a suitable vacancy.
high
Call before planning a visit and ask whether the vacancy suits the resident’s care needs and funding route.
Greenfield House: Availability is not confirmed
The report cannot confirm whether this home currently has a suitable vacancy.
high
Call before planning a visit and ask whether the vacancy suits the resident’s care needs and funding route.
Greenfield House: Healthcare proximity needs checking
GP, pharmacy, or hospital distance data is not complete enough to rely on as a decision point.
medium
Confirm GP registration options, pharmacy arrangements, and hospital access during the call or visit.
Optional: share this report
Once you have reviewed the shortlist, invite family members or advisors into the same evidence and next-step plan.
Share with Family
Invite family members into the decision with the recommendation, risks, and questions to discuss.
Family discussion brief
Send the report with a clear decision frame so everyone reviews the same recommendation, risks, and next step.
Leading option so far
Oakwood Manor Care Home
Outstanding CQC • £1,450/week • 2.3 miles
Discuss 1
Do we agree with the recommended first call?
Discuss 2
Which risk would make us pause before visiting?
Discuss 3
Who can join the visits or help compare notes afterwards?
Demo: sharing is simulated here — no account or database update.
Sample report link
Use the actions below to copy or forward the preview link.
Optional sharing actions
Email a family member
The email includes the report link and the three discussion questions above.
What to discuss together
- Whether everyone agrees with the recommended first call
- Which concern would stop you booking a visit
- Who can join visits or speak to the care home manager
- What evidence would make the family confident enough to decide
Share this after you have read the shortlist yourself, so everyone reacts to the same recommendation, risks, and visit plan.
Visit Prep
Visit command centre
Start here before calling homes. Use this order, then take the personalised questions into each visit.
Call 1
Best Quality
Oakwood Manor Care Home
94% match2.3 miles£1,450/wk15 checks
Confirm vacancy, care fit, fees, and whether the home feels right in person.
Call 2
Closest to Home
The Beeches Nursing Home
89% match1.8 miles£1,350/wk10 checks
Treat staff consistency as the main visit check, especially night and weekend cover.
Call 3
Best Value
Riverside Gardens
87% match4.1 miles£1,200/wk12 checks
Confirm vacancy, care fit, fees, and whether the home feels right in person.
Suggested route
6 practical steps
Your route from first call to final choice
Keep this simple: call, prepare, visit, confirm funding, then decide with written notes instead of memory.
0 of 6 steps done
Tick off progress as your shortlist turns into real visits.
Step 1
high
Within 3 days
Contact top 3 care homes
Call Oakwood Manor, Riverside Gardens, and The Beeches to schedule visits
Step 2
high
Before first visit
Prepare visit questions
Use our provided question checklist to prepare for your visits
Step 3
medium
Within 1 week
Gather financial documents
Collect bank statements, property valuations, and pension details for LA assessment
Step 4
medium
Within 2 weeks
Request LA needs assessment
Contact Birmingham City Council Adult Social Care to request assessment
Step 5
high
Within 2 weeks
Visit shortlisted homes
Complete visits to at least 3 care homes, ideally at different times of day
Step 6
medium
Within 3 weeks
Compare and decide
Use the comparison notes from visits to make your final decision
Personalised for You
Top 3 questions for each home
Ask these first on the call or at the start of the visit.
Ask first
Oakwood Manor Care Home
Top 3 questions for Oakwood Manor Care Home
Start with these before moving into the longer checklist.
Question 1
What exactly is included in the weekly fee, and what extras, annual increases, or top-ups should we expect?
The real monthly cost can differ from the headline weekly fee
Question 2
What staffing levels will be in place during mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends, and how often do you use agency staff?
Staffing pattern is one of the highest-impact visit checks
Question 3
Do you have a suitable vacancy now, what is the realistic admission date, and what happens if we need to wait?
Vacancy and admission timing still need confirming
Ask first
Riverside Gardens
Top 3 questions for Riverside Gardens
Start with these before moving into the longer checklist.
Question 1
What exactly is included in the weekly fee, and what extras, annual increases, or top-ups should we expect?
The real monthly cost can differ from the headline weekly fee
Question 2
What staffing levels will be in place during mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends, and how often do you use agency staff?
Staffing pattern is one of the highest-impact visit checks
Question 3
Do you have a suitable vacancy now, what is the realistic admission date, and what happens if we need to wait?
Vacancy and admission timing still need confirming
Ask first
The Beeches
Top 3 questions for The Beeches
Start with these before moving into the longer checklist.
Question 1
What staffing levels will be in place during mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends, and how often do you use agency staff?
Staffing or continuity needs direct reassurance
Question 2
What exactly is included in the weekly fee, and what extras, annual increases, or top-ups should we expect?
The real monthly cost can differ from the headline weekly fee
Question 3
Do you have a suitable vacancy now, what is the realistic admission date, and what happens if we need to wait?
Vacancy and admission timing still need confirming
Personalised for You
Full visit checklist
3 full checklists ready • print or download before your visits
Oakwood Manor Care Home
18 questions• 3 priority• 1 attention points
Top 3 questions you must ask first
Start here
Question 1
What exactly is included in the weekly fee, and what extras, annual increases, or top-ups should we expect?
The real monthly cost can differ from the headline weekly fee
Question 2
What staffing levels will be in place during mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends, and how often do you use agency staff?
Staffing pattern is one of the highest-impact visit checks
Question 3
Do you have a suitable vacancy now, what is the realistic admission date, and what happens if we need to wait?
Vacancy and admission timing still need confirming
Full checklist
Use these follow-up questions once the first 3 answers are clear.
General questions
What is your staff-to-resident ratio?
What is your trial period policy?
How do you handle medical emergencies?
Can I see the medication management process?
What training do staff receive?
How do you communicate with families?
Questions for your loved one's needs
Ask to see the dementia unit
Meet the dementia care coordinator
Review the activity schedule for dementia residents
Ask about staff dementia training certifications
Check wheelchair accessibility throughout the home
See mobility aids available (hoists, rails, etc.)
Home-specific follow-up questions
Ask: "What is your staff retention rate? How long have staff worked here?"
Staff satisfaction 4.2★
Ask: "Can I see a sample weekly menu? Are special diets catered for?"
5-star food hygiene rating
Ask: "What do you attribute your Outstanding rating to? How do you maintain it?"
Outstanding quality rating
6 general + 6 personalised questions
Riverside Gardens
15 questions• 3 priority• 1 attention points
Top 3 questions you must ask first
Start here
Question 1
What exactly is included in the weekly fee, and what extras, annual increases, or top-ups should we expect?
The real monthly cost can differ from the headline weekly fee
Question 2
What staffing levels will be in place during mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends, and how often do you use agency staff?
Staffing pattern is one of the highest-impact visit checks
Question 3
Do you have a suitable vacancy now, what is the realistic admission date, and what happens if we need to wait?
Vacancy and admission timing still need confirming
Full checklist
Use these follow-up questions once the first 3 answers are clear.
General questions
What is your staff-to-resident ratio?
What is your trial period policy?
How do you handle medical emergencies?
Can I see the medication management process?
What training do staff receive?
How do you communicate with families?
Questions for your loved one's needs
Ask to see the dementia unit
Meet the dementia care coordinator
Check wheelchair accessibility throughout the home
See mobility aids available (hoists, rails, etc.)
Home-specific follow-up questions
Ask: "When is your next inspection due? Have there been any changes since the last one?"
Last inspection was 16 months ago
Ask: "How do you maintain quality while keeping costs competitive?"
8% below area average price
6 general + 4 personalised questions
The Beeches
17 questions• 3 priority• 3 attention points
Top 3 questions you must ask first
Start here
Question 1
What staffing levels will be in place during mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends, and how often do you use agency staff?
Staffing or continuity needs direct reassurance
Question 2
What exactly is included in the weekly fee, and what extras, annual increases, or top-ups should we expect?
The real monthly cost can differ from the headline weekly fee
Question 3
Do you have a suitable vacancy now, what is the realistic admission date, and what happens if we need to wait?
Vacancy and admission timing still need confirming
Full checklist
Use these follow-up questions once the first 3 answers are clear.
General questions
What is your staff-to-resident ratio?
What is your trial period policy?
How do you handle medical emergencies?
Can I see the medication management process?
What training do staff receive?
How do you communicate with families?
Questions for your loved one's needs
Ask to see the dementia unit
Check wheelchair accessibility throughout the home
Home-specific follow-up questions
Ask: "What are you doing to improve staff satisfaction and retention?"
Staff satisfaction 3.1★ (some concerns)
Do you provide end-of-life and palliative care, or would a transfer be required?
Not listed in profile — worth confirming
Do you provide specialist care for vascular dementia, including managing fluctuating symptoms?
Not listed in profile — worth confirming
Does your team have experience caring for residents with Parkinson's disease?
Not listed in profile — worth confirming
How do you manage sundowning and evening agitation?
Not listed in profile — worth confirming
Ask: "What are your visiting hours? Can family visit anytime?"
Closest to your location (1.5 miles)
6 general + 2 personalised questions
Negotiation Strategy
4 of 5 homes have room for discussion
Use this after funding checks
Once you know the likely gap after council support, DPA, or other help, use these ranges and questions to ask for a better rate or clearer fee terms.
Willowbrook Care Centre
Well Priced
At £1,250/wk, this home is competitively priced for the area. Focus on contract terms instead.
Council rate benchmark: £1,048/wk
- Ask about fee increase caps and notice periods
- Confirm what's included in the weekly fee
- Request the full contract for independent review
| Home | Current | Start at | Max pay | Savings/yr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oakwood Manor Care Home Light Negotiation LA rates | £1,450/wk | £1,378/wk | £1,421/wk | £1,508 | |
The Beeches Nursing Home Data-Driven Push LA rates | £1,350/wk | £1,194/wk | £1,270/wk | £4,160 | |
Riverside Gardens Standard Negotiation LA rates | £1,200/wk | £1,118/wk | £1,159/wk | £2,132 | |
Greenfield House Data-Driven Push | £950/wk | £833/wk | £889/wk | £3,172 |
Council rate anchor: your local authority's published fair cost rate (2025-26). Use it as a guide when discussing fees, not as a guaranteed offer.
Questions to Ask About Fees
The Beeches
Above benchmark
Affordability band D — fee is above expected range for this area
The Beeches
Vacancies available
Published vacancies suggest willingness to negotiate for occupancy
The Beeches
Published fee range
Fee range goes up to £1520/wk — current fee may have room at the lower end
Greenfield House
Above benchmark
Affordability band E — fee is above expected range for this area
Greenfield House
Operator risk
Company risk rated high — may increase willingness to secure occupancy
Personalised Fee Tips
Based on the specific data we found for your shortlisted homes
- •Fee range context: Oakwood Manor, The Beeches, Riverside Gardens publish fee ranges. The lower end may be negotiable for long-term commitment or if care needs are less complex.
- •Respite as trial: Consider a short respite stay (Oakwood Manor: £245/day, The Beeches: £210/day, Riverside Gardens: £195/day, Willowbrook Care: £200/day) to experience the home before committing to a permanent placement.
- •Funding continuity: Oakwood Manor, The Beeches, Riverside Gardens accept Local Authority rates. If your private funds reduce over time, this may lower the risk of needing to move — though continued placement depends on eligibility assessments, top-up arrangements, and local policy. Confirm this with the provider and your council in writing.
Documents to prepare
Gather these before applications, local authority funding checks, and contract review.
Visit notes and final decision
Write down what changed after each visit so the final choice is based on evidence, not whichever home felt nicest in the moment.
Visit notes
Capture what changed after each visit so the final decision is based on evidence, not memory or first impressions.
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Visit 1
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Oakwood Manor Care Home
94% match • 2.3 miles • £1,450/wk
After-visit verdict
Visit 2
Not visited yet
The Beeches Nursing Home
89% match • 1.8 miles • £1,350/wk
After-visit verdict
Visit 3
Not visited yet
Riverside Gardens
87% match • 4.1 miles • £1,200/wk
After-visit verdict
Family discussion prompts
- Which home would we feel comfortable visiting weekly?
- Which concern would make us pause, even if the home scored well?
- What did the manager answer clearly, and what still felt vague?
- Which home best fits the care need, not just the nicest building?
Ready to move forward?
- 1. Call your chosen home to confirm availability.
- 2. Ask for a written fee breakdown and contract.
- 3. Arrange a second visit if anyone still has doubts.
- 4. Contact your local authority if applying for funded care.
Most families visit 2-3 homes before deciding. If you're still unsure, that is completely normal, and a second visit is often more revealing than the first.
Reference: email templates & contract checklist
Keep this for after visits, when you want follow-up wording or a final contract sense-check before agreeing anything in writing.
Oakwood Manor Care Home
123 Oak Street, Edgbaston, Birmingham · 0121 456 7890 · Nursing
Match: 94% · CQC: Outstanding · Fee: £1,450/wk
Key Strengths:
- Category winner: Best Quality
- CQC rated Outstanding
- Excellent match for your needs
- Strong family review signal: 4.6/5 (176 reviews)
Questions to Ask:
Ask: "What do you attribute your Outstanding rating to? How do you maintain it?"
Ask: "What is your staff retention rate? How long have staff worked here?"
Ask: "Can I see a sample weekly menu? Are special diets catered for?"
Your Notes:
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Riverside Gardens
45 River Road, Moseley, Birmingham · 0121 789 0123 · Nursing
Match: 87% · CQC: Good · Fee: £1,200/wk
Key Strengths:
- Category winner: Best Value
- CQC rated Good
- Low financial risk
Questions to Ask:
Ask: "How do you maintain quality while keeping costs competitive?"
Ask: "When is your next inspection due? Have there been any changes since the last one?"
Ask to see the dementia unit
Your Notes:
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The Beeches Nursing Home
78 Beech Lane, Harborne, Birmingham · 0121 234 5678 · Nursing
Match: 89% · CQC: Good · Fee: £1,350/wk
Key Strengths:
- Category winner: Closest to Home
- CQC rated Good
- Low financial risk
Questions to Ask:
Ask: "What are your visiting hours? Can family visit anytime?"
Ask: "What are you doing to improve staff satisfaction and retention?"
Ask to see the dementia unit
Your Notes:
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Willowbrook Care Centre
156 Willow Avenue, Selly Oak, Birmingham · 0121 345 6789 · Nursing
Match: 82% · CQC: Good · Fee: £1,250/wk
Key Strengths:
- CQC rated Good
Watch Points:
- Financial risk: Medium
Your Notes:
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Greenfield House
23 Green Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham · 0121 567 8901 · Residential
Match: 58% · CQC: Requires Improvement · Fee: £950/wk
Watch Points:
- Financial risk: High
- 1 enforcement action
- CQC rated Requires Improvement
Your Notes:
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This report is for guidance only. Always visit homes and speak directly with care providers before making a final decision.