Albion Court Care Centre

Birmingham · B18 4BJ

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,000/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2020
Capacity
89 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

Albion Court Care Centre is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2020). Family feedback highlights staff friendliness and support. The inspection Well-Led domain was rated below Good in 2020.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff friendliness and support
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Well-Led rating below Good (2020)
  • Family feedback: serious concern about falls and management attitude

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
More facility details
Registered provider
Avery Homes (Nelson) Limited
Provider group
BRAND Avery
Local authority
Birmingham
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
63%
Floors
3
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025

Provider network: 17 homes; 71% rated Good or better (12 Good, 3 Requires Improvement, 2 Inadequate).

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Albion Court Care Centre Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Requires improvement
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Mar 2020

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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, sight or hearing impairment support, mental health support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Sight or hearing impairment
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Cancer
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Albion Court Care Centre: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,000/week

From ≈ £4,348 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Operator tariffs checked on 22 September 2026. Residential: from £1,000 per week. Residential dementia: from £1,000 per week. Nursing: from £1,454.06 per week. The quote depends on the room and assessed care needs; contact the home for a personalised quote.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Birmingham, nursing with dementia care): £996/wk

Nursing care
From £1,454.06/week
Dementia care
From £1,000/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Albion Court Care Centre, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Situated close to Birmingham city centre in Winson Green, Albion Court is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, dementia, nursing and respite care to the elderly. This well-established Avery Healthcare home boasts a range of modern facilities to help residents feel at home, including beautifully decorated bedrooms equipped with ensuite bathroom facilities, a selection of stylish communal lounges and cosy quiet areas, inviting dining spaces, a hairdressing salon, a café and a perfectly landscaped garden. The range of activities on offer ensures no two days are the same here at Albion Court, whether it be visits from professional entertainers or getting stuck in with the gardening.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Clinton Street, Winston Green, Birmingham, B18 4BJ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
400m
Nearest GP
500m
Nearest Pharmacy
600m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

236m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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Dietary Options

Halal
Pureed
Vegetarian
Vegan
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

4 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Albion Court Care Centre a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Albion Court Care Centre

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  1. Have you noticed any changes in staff attitude or approach recently?

  2. What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

  3. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  4. Are there regular group activities and events for residents?

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Albion Court Care Centre

What does the inspection rating for Albion Court Care Centre show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Albion Court Care Centre a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Albion Court Care Centre cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Albion Court Care Centre: From £1,000/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Albion Court Care Centre accept NHS or local authority funding?

Albion Court Care Centre accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Albion Court Care Centre a nursing home or a residential care home?

Albion Court Care Centre is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Does Albion Court Care Centre provide dementia care?

Albion Court Care Centre specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Albion Court Care Centre have?

Albion Court Care Centre has 89 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Albion Court Care Centre?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5.

Are Albion Court Care Centre's reviews enough to make a decision?

Albion Court Care Centre's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Albion Court Care Centre safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Albion Court Care Centre is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Albion Court Care Centre?

Albion Court Care Centre is operated by AVERY HOMES (NELSON) LIMITED (Company registration number: 06655187).

Has Albion Court Care Centre had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Albion Court Care Centre in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Albion Court Care Centre's provider?

Albion Court Care Centre's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Albion Court Care Centre?

Ask Albion Court Care Centre how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Albion Court Care Centre?

Before choosing Albion Court Care Centre, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Birmingham to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Albion Court Care Centre's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Albion Court Care Centre looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Albion Court Care Centre's food hygiene rating?

Albion Court Care Centre currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 16 December 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Albion Court Care Centre?

When visiting Albion Court Care Centre, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Albion Court Care Centre?

Our visit checklist for Albion Court Care Centre starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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