Herondale Kingfisher

Birmingham · B9 5PU

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,300–£1,500/week
Rating history
GoodRating published Jan 2020
Capacity
79 beds
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What the evidence shows

Herondale Kingfisher is listed as a nursing home. The historical inspection rating, published before the current registration, is Good (Jan 2020). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and support.

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What stands out

  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and support
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: recent decline in cleanliness and odour

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
More facility details
Registered provider
Care Worldwide (Manchester) Limited
Provider group
BRAND Care Worldwide
Local authority
Birmingham
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 2 homes; 100% rated Good or better (2 Good).

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Herondale Kingfisher Inspection Rating & History

The rating history records Good, published before the current registration. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

This rating was published before the current registration. Read it alongside the registration and inspection history below.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good · history
Effective
Good · history
Caring
Good · history
Responsive
Good · history
Well-Led
Good · history
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Jan 2020
Registered Manager
Hayley Marie Kyte
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
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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

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

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.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Registered Manager
Hayley Marie Kyte

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Herondale Kingfisher: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,300–£1,500/week

≈ £5,653 - £6,522 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, nursing with dementia care): £996/wk

Nursing care
£1,448–£1,828/week

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Dementia care
£1,300–£1,902/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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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Herondale Kingfisher, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Herondale Kingfisher is a purpose-built care home in Birmingham, managed by The Bondcare Group. It provides nursing and dementia care for up to 79 residents. The home features single rooms with ensuite wet rooms, communal gardens, and is conveniently located near local shops and public transport. It offers permanent and respite care and is rated 'Good' by the inspection. Facilities include lifts, stairlifts, and wheelchair access. Residents' social activities and dietary requirements are supported.

Gold Standards FrameworkInvestors in People

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

175 Yardley Green Road, West Midlands, Birmingham, B9 5PU

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
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Neighbourhood

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Nearest green space

390m away

Daily Life

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
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Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
Bar
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Herondale Kingfisher a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Herondale Kingfisher

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  1. Have there been recent changes in cleaning staff or routines?

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

  3. Check for any odours or signs of poor cleanliness on arrival

  4. Ask how staff are allocated and supervised on each shift

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 Herondale Kingfisher

What does the inspection rating for Herondale Kingfisher show?

The rating history records Good, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 17 January 2020.

Is Herondale Kingfisher a good care home?

The rating history records Good, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 17 January 2020. 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 Herondale Kingfisher cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Herondale Kingfisher: £1,300–£1,500/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Herondale Kingfisher accept NHS or local authority funding?

Herondale Kingfisher accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Herondale Kingfisher a nursing home or a residential care home?

Herondale Kingfisher is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Herondale Kingfisher provide dementia care?

Herondale Kingfisher 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 Herondale Kingfisher have?

Herondale Kingfisher has 79 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Herondale Kingfisher?

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

Are Herondale Kingfisher's reviews enough to make a decision?

Herondale Kingfisher'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 Herondale Kingfisher safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Herondale Kingfisher is "Good". This rating history predates the current registration. No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Herondale Kingfisher?

Herondale Kingfisher is operated by CARE WORLDWIDE (MANCHESTER) LIMITED (Company registration number: 06451214).

Has Herondale Kingfisher had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Herondale Kingfisher in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Herondale Kingfisher's provider?

Herondale Kingfisher'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 Herondale Kingfisher?

Ask Herondale Kingfisher 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 Herondale Kingfisher?

Before choosing Herondale Kingfisher, 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.

What questions should I ask when visiting Herondale Kingfisher?

When visiting Herondale Kingfisher, 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 Herondale Kingfisher?

Our visit checklist for Herondale Kingfisher 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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