Briarscroft Residential Care Home
Briarscroft Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Birmingham with Good CQC rating and Low public financial risk. The main areas to verify are No recent inspection on record. This page helps you decide whether it is worth visiting now or worth verifying more deeply first.
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Briarscroft Residential Care Home may still be worth shortlisting, but not on the public picture alone.
Why shortlist
- Good CQC rating
- Low public financial risk
- Dementia support
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- No recent inspection on record
- Mixed public review signal
- Clarify wandering support
Best fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Wheelchair access
- Secure garden or unit
Quality
Rated Good · no recent inspection on record
Costs
£5,035 - £5,040 / month (estimate)
Availability
Vacancies currently available
Location
GP 1.1 km · Hospital 1.4 km
Financial Watchlist
Low public financial risk in the latest company records
About Briarscroft Residential Care Home
Briarscroft Residential Care Home in Birmingham provides exceptional residential, dementia and respite care, assisting individuals in recovery. Featuring spacious en-suite bedrooms, a hairdressing salon, bistro café, cinema room, namaste room, and a heated outdoor visitors' pod, the Briarscroft prioritises resident comfort. Residents partake in movie matinees, therapeutic sessions, interactive games, musical activities, and visits to the vintage sweet shop. The devoted team ensures personalised care, cultivating a warm and engaging environment for residents in the West Midlands.
Description source: Official registration profile
Care & Medical
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
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Specialisms
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Conditions
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Care Fit at a Glance
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Likely a good fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Wheelchair access
- Secure garden/area
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
- 2How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- 3How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
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Dining & Nutrition
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Facilities & Features
5 feature groups available
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Lifestyle & Amenities
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Safety & Quality
Briarscroft Residential Care Home: CQC Rating & Safety
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Quality Snapshot
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Inspection Ratings by Category
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Costs & Funding
Briarscroft Residential Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical monthly cost (estimate)
≈ £5,035 - £5,040 per month
£1,158 - £1,159 per week
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
How this compares to the area benchmark
Council benchmark for this area: £979/wk
This home is priced £179/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.
How care at this home can be funded
You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.
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This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.
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Briarscroft Residential Care Home Reviews — What Families Say
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Location & Practical
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Practical Information
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHome27 Packington Avenue, Birmingham, B34 7PB
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Neighbourhood
Nearest green space
0.7km away
Transport access
8/10
Local amenities
8/10
Next Steps
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Questions this page raises about Briarscroft Residential Care Home
- 1Can you share staff retention rates and how you maintain team morale?
- 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 3How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?
- 4What cleaning protocols have been updated in the last year?
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
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How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
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May we speak with a current resident family member?
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What public data can confirm
- Current CQC status: Good
- Published weekly fee range
- Public review pattern across available sources
- Public financial risk signals from company records
What only a visit can reveal
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How quickly call bells are answered in practice
- Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor
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