Willowbrook

Birmingham · B44 8BW

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,800/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Feb 2024
Capacity
77 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

Willowbrook is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Feb 2024). Recent inspection history suggests a declining trend.

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What stands out

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

Points to explore

  • Declining inspection trend
  • Family feedback: inconsistent staff experience

What we cannot confirm

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

Checks for any home

  • 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
Willinbrook Healthcare Limited
Provider group
BRAND Care Concern Group
Local authority
Birmingham
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
100%
Opened
2011
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025
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Willowbrook 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
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Feb 2024
Registered Manager
Aaron Rendell
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

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

  • Dementia support
  • Mental health 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
Mental health
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Motor Neurone Disease
Huntington's
Brain Injury
COPD
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Palliative Care
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Hoarding

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication
Spinal Injury
End-of-Life Care

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.

Staff-to-Resident Ratio
1:2.5
Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Registered Manager
Aaron Rendell

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Willowbrook: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,800/week

≈ £7,827 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

Starts from £1,800 per week

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 £1,800/week

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Dementia care
From £1,800/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

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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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 Willowbrook, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Willowbrook Care Home, an independently managed care home located in Birmingham, provides specialised care for individuals with complex medical and mental health needs. The home is divided into four dedicated areas, each tailored to specific care requirements, ensuring personalised attention. Residents enjoy en-suite bedrooms and access to a cinema room, sensory room, and private gardens. The experienced team offers 24-hour nursing care alongside a variety of life-enriching activities, such as arts and crafts, gardening, and exercise classes. With thoughtfully prepared meals and a strong focus on individual wellbeing, Willowbrook ensures a compassionate and supportive environment for all its residents.

Contact & location

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

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

363 Aldridge Road, Perry Bar, Birmingham, B44 8BW

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Nearby Amenities

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

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

0.5km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Halal
Vegetarian
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected September 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

5 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
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Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room
Sensory Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

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

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Willowbrook

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  1. Ask about staff turnover and how new staff are supported.

  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. Observe how staff interact with residents during your visit.

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 Willowbrook

What does the inspection rating for Willowbrook show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 1 February 2024.

Is Willowbrook a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 1 February 2024. 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. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Willowbrook cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Willowbrook: £1,800/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Willowbrook accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is Willowbrook a nursing home or a residential care home?

Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook provide dementia care?

Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook have?

Willowbrook has 77 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Willowbrook?

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

Are Willowbrook's reviews enough to make a decision?

Willowbrook'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 Willowbrook safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Willowbrook is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Willowbrook?

Willowbrook is operated by WILLINBROOK HEALTHCARE LIMITED (Company registration number: 07070731). Ownership type: independent.

Has Willowbrook had enforcement actions?

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

What do public company records show about Willowbrook's provider?

Willowbrook's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 30 September 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Willowbrook?

Ask Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook?

Before choosing Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Willowbrook's inspection position is declining. The inspection report was published on 1 February 2024.

What is Willowbrook's food hygiene rating?

Willowbrook currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 3 September 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Willowbrook?

When visiting Willowbrook, 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 Willowbrook?

Our visit checklist for Willowbrook 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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