What is the CQC rating for Stapleton Drive?

Stapleton Drive is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator of health and social care. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2020. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-224849935).

How much does Stapleton Drive cost per week?

Weekly fees at Stapleton Drive start from £1,025. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

How many beds does Stapleton Drive have?

Stapleton Drive has 12 registered beds. The home provides residential care without nursing. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-224849935).

What do residents say about Stapleton Drive?

Stapleton Drive has a 4.1 out of 5 rating based on 11 independent reviews.

Is Stapleton Drive safe?

Stapleton Drive is rated "Good" for Safety by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). No enforcement actions are currently recorded. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-224849935).

Has Stapleton Drive had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Stapleton Drive by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-224849935).

Stapleton Drive

Stapleton Drive is a residential care home in Birmingham with Good CQC rating and Fees look around local benchmark. 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.

Rated: GoodResidential Home · 12 beds

4.1Public review patterns across multiple sources

No recent inspection on recordLimited financial recordMixed public review signalVacancies published

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by Solihull Metropolitan Borough CouncilPart of -

Registered Apr 2011

Beds12

TypeResidential Home

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Local AuthoritySolihull

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Should this home stay on your shortlist?

Stapleton Drive may still be worth shortlisting, but not on the public picture alone.

Why shortlist

Good CQC rating
Fees look around local benchmark
Vacancies published

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No recent inspection on record
Limited financial record
Mixed public review signal

Quality

Rated Good · no recent inspection on record

Costs

From £4,457 / month (estimate)

Availability

Vacancies currently available

Location

GP 1 km · Hospital 0.8 km

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About Stapleton Drive

Stapleton Drive is a residential care home in Birmingham, West Midlands, operated by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council since 2011. The home has 12 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator.

Care & Medical

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning Disability

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

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Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Agitation and restlessness

Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Agitation and restlessness

Care Fit at a Glance

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Likely a good fit if you need

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Important questions before deciding

1Which funding routes do families most often use here?
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

Nutrition details available

Key nutrition points first

4/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2025)

Hygiene:5/5

Structural:5/5

Management:10/5

Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Rooms

Single Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden

Library

Parking

Minibus

Safety & Quality

Stapleton Drive: CQC Rating & Safety

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Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

→ Stable trend

Good for 5 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Good

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Good

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Good

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Good

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Good

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Last Inspection

No recent inspection on record

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Registered Manager

No manager registered

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Financial Health

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Source: Public financial records

Financial Watchlist

Public Financial Risk Unavailable

Public financial records not found

Company status: Not available

Accounts filing date not available

Trading history not available

Below area average

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Costs & Funding

Stapleton Drive: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £4,457 per month

From £1,025 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

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How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,012/wk

This home is priced £13/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £4,457 per month

From £1,025 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

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How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,012/wk

This home is priced £13/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.

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Family Feviews

Stapleton Drive Reviews — What Families Say

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What Families Say

We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.

Based on 11 family reviews.

4.1

Based on 11 family reviews

POSITIVE

Coverage: Standard

What Families Say

Current feedback shows useful patterns. It is worth confirming key routines during your visit.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 4reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

kind and attentive staff (Medium impact · 4 mentions)
personalised daily activities (Medium impact · 1 mention)
residents' wellbeing prioritised (Medium impact · 2 mentions)

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residents' wellbeing prioritised (Medium impact · 2 mentions)

Questions to ask on your visit

Ask about how personal belongings are managed and tracked.
Check for any unpleasant smells in communal areas.
Discuss how staff handle and resolve family concerns.

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Discuss how staff handle and resolve family concerns.

Signals to review before deciding

Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:

missing personal belongings (1 mention)
Medium priority
unpleasant odour (1 mention)
Medium priority
staff response to concerns (1 mention)
Medium priority

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staff response to concerns (1 mention)
Medium priority

What Families Are Saying

“The staff are unbelievably kind, attentive and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble, and the wellbeing of the residents is always front”

— Family member

“activities are tailored for the residents capabilities, kindness is the key here, a simple smile can make her day, she settled in very quickly”

— Family member

Who this home may suit

Families seeking a warm, home-like environment
Residents who value kind, attentive staff
Those needing tailored daily activities and regular personal care visits

Decision gaps before shortlisting

How are lost items handled and prevented?
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How quickly do staff respond to concerns?
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Consistency of cleanliness standards
Unpleasant smells may signal lapses in hygiene.
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Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

staff go above and beyond · 3 mentions

welcoming atmosphere · 2 mentions

regular visiting professionals · 1 mention

Signals to check on visit

Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:

missing personal belongings · 1 mention

unpleasant odour · 1 mention

staff response to concerns · 1 mention

In families' own words

“The staff are unbelievably kind, attentive and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble, and the wellbeing of the residents is always front”
Family review

“activities are tailored for the residents capabilities, kindness is the key here, a simple smile can make her day, she settled in very quickly”
Family review

Staff perspective

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Family Feviews

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Location & Practical

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

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Practical Information

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

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25,27,29 Stapleton Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5LQ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital

800m

Nearest GP

1.0 km

Nearest Pharmacy

700m

Bus Stops (500m)

10 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score

79/100

Nearest green space

401m away

Transport access

5/10

Local amenities

10/10

Next Steps

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Questions this page raises about Stapleton Drive

1Ask about how personal belongings are managed and tracked.
2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
3Check for any unpleasant smells in communal areas.
4Discuss how staff handle and resolve family concerns.

Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
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What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
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Care Home Check

What this page cannot tell you

You have seen the public picture. Care Home Check explains what sits behind it: whether the company looks stable, what review patterns really suggest, and which questions this specific home gives you reason to ask.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report shows whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern across finances, reviews, and operations.

What public data can confirm

Current CQC status: Good
Published weekly fee range
Public review pattern across available sources

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

What you can already see on this page

Inspection

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