Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults

Birmingham · B27 6QG

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,090/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Apr 2019
Capacity
47 beds
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What the evidence shows

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Apr 2019).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Registered financing and security arrangements

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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Registered provider
Lindale Homes Limited
Provider group
Lindale Homes Ltd
Local authority
Birmingham

Provider network: 2 homes; 50% rated Good or better (1 Good, 1 Requires Improvement).

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Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults 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
Outstanding
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Mar 2019

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Registered Manager
Alex Margaret Keegan
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, mental health support, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Mental health support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Mental health
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

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Staffing

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

Registered Manager
Alex Margaret Keegan

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,090/week

From ≈ £4,740 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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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, residential with dementia care): £979/wk

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

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Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults is a residential care home in Birmingham, West Midlands, operated by Lindale Homes Limited since 2011. The home has 47 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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946 Warwick Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6QG

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
700m

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

Key nutrition points first

5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected October 2019)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Parking
Minibus

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Is Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults

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  1. Ask how staff support residents and families during the first weeks

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

  3. Check how often management is available for questions

  4. Observe cleanliness and maintenance in shared areas and rooms

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?

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  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 Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults

What does the inspection rating for Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults show?

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

Is Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 20 charges were recorded as outstanding when checked. 1 was created in the preceding 90 days. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults: From £1,090/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults accept NHS or local authority funding?

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults a nursing home or a residential care home?

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults provide dementia care?

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults 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. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults have?

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults has 47 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 out of 5.

Are Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults's reviews enough to make a decision?

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults'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 Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults?

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults is operated by LINDALE HOMES LIMITED (Company registration number: 03972992). Ownership type: independent.

Has Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults's provider?

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 30 April 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults?

Ask Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults 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 Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults?

Before choosing Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults, 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 Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults's food hygiene rating?

Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 8 October 2019.

What questions should I ask when visiting Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults?

When visiting Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults, 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, and ask how families are updated when needs change. 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 Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults?

Our visit checklist for Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder Adults 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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