Yardley Grange Nursing Home

Birmingham · B33 8NY

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,007/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published May 2023
Capacity
46 beds
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What the evidence shows

Yardley Grange Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (May 2023). The inspection Well-Led domain was rated below Good in 2023.

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What stands out

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

Points to explore

  • Well-Led rating below Good (2023)
  • Family feedback: cleanliness and hygiene lapses

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
The Yardley Great Trust Group
Provider group
-
Local authority
Birmingham
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
2
Opened
2003
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7
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Yardley Grange Nursing Home 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
Requires improvement
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · May 2023
Registered Manager
Margaret Irene Medlock
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, sight or hearing impairment support, mental health support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
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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
Sight or hearing impairment
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Brain Injury
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COPD
Palliative Care
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Speech/Communication
Bariatric Care
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.

Staff-to-Resident Ratio
High staff:resident ratio
Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Registered Manager
Margaret Irene Medlock

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care
Wound Management

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Yardley Grange Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,007/week

≈ £4,379 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

Affordable care for people affected by dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Accepts Self Funding, Local Authority with Top Up, Local Authority, and NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

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

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.

Family Top-Up

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

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Yardley Grange Nursing Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Yardley Grange Nursing Home in Birmingham provides personalised nursing care for older people, including dementia and end-of-life care. Purpose-built in the Old Yardley conservation area, it features 46 en-suite rooms, mature gardens, five lounges, and a hair and nail salon. A dedicated nursing team is on duty 24/7, supported by a high staff-to-resident ratio and an active social programme.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

465 Church Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B33 8NY

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
700m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.2 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

168m 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

Vegetarian
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected August 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.

8 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Pet Therapy
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Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Pets Allowed

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Next Steps

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Yardley Grange Nursing Home

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  1. Check hand hygiene facilities are stocked and working.

  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. Ask how staff ensure cleanliness in shared areas and visitor spaces.

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 Yardley Grange Nursing Home

What does the inspection rating for Yardley Grange Nursing Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 4 May 2023.

Is Yardley Grange Nursing Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 4 May 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.0 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 Yardley Grange Nursing Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Yardley Grange Nursing Home: £1,007/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Yardley Grange Nursing Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Yardley Grange Nursing Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Yardley Grange Nursing Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Yardley Grange Nursing Home 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 Yardley Grange Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Yardley Grange Nursing Home 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 Yardley Grange Nursing Home have?

Yardley Grange Nursing Home has 46 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Yardley Grange Nursing Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.0 out of 5.

Are Yardley Grange Nursing Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Yardley Grange Nursing Home'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 Yardley Grange Nursing Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Yardley Grange Nursing Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Yardley Grange Nursing Home?

Yardley Grange Nursing Home is operated by THE YARDLEY GREAT TRUST GROUP (Company registration number: 04425107).

Has Yardley Grange Nursing Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Yardley Grange Nursing Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Yardley Grange Nursing Home's provider?

Yardley Grange Nursing Home'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 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Yardley Grange Nursing Home?

Ask Yardley Grange Nursing Home 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 Yardley Grange Nursing Home?

Before choosing Yardley Grange Nursing Home, 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 Yardley Grange Nursing Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Yardley Grange Nursing Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 4 May 2023.

What is Yardley Grange Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?

Yardley Grange Nursing Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 8 August 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Yardley Grange Nursing Home?

When visiting Yardley Grange Nursing Home, 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 Yardley Grange Nursing Home?

Our visit checklist for Yardley Grange Nursing Home 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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