How much does 222 Bills Lane cost per week?

Weekly fees at 222 Bills Lane start from £1,335. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Is 222 Bills Lane a nursing home or a residential care home?

222 Bills Lane is registered as a residential care home. This means the home provides residential care without on-site nursing as its main service type. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-224771368).

How many beds does 222 Bills Lane have?

222 Bills Lane has 4 registered beds. The home provides residential care without nursing. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-224771368).

What do care home reviews say about 222 Bills Lane?

222 Bills Lane has a 5 out of 5 rating based on 2 independent reviews.

Is 222 Bills Lane safe?

222 Bills Lane 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/1-224771368).

Has 222 Bills Lane had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against 222 Bills Lane by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-224771368).

Is 222 Bills Lane at risk of closure?

No public source can guarantee whether 222 Bills Lane will close, but families can still check for warning signs in the available records. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Closure risk should be judged alongside inspection history, fee pressure, and what the manager can explain on your visit.

Is 222 Bills Lane's CQC rating improving or declining?

Recent inspection history for 222 Bills Lane looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The most recent inspection we reference was on 25 December 2018.

How do 222 Bills Lane's fees compare to the local average?

Based on current local pricing benchmarks, 222 Bills Lane's published weekly fees from £1,335 look below area average. Final weekly costs can still vary depending on the level of care required.

How do I know if I'm paying too much for 222 Bills Lane?

Start by comparing 222 Bills Lane's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look below area average. Lower pricing can be a good sign for affordability, but families should still check what is and is not included in the weekly rate. The safest way to judge value is to compare price against care fit, inspection strength, and the unanswered questions you still have after reviewing the page.

What is 222 Bills Lane's food hygiene rating?

222 Bills Lane currently has a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 4 out of 5. The latest published hygiene date is 13 June 2025. Source: local authority food hygiene records.

What questions should I ask when visiting 222 Bills Lane?

When visiting 222 Bills Lane, 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, and ask how families are updated when needs change. 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 222 Bills Lane?

Our visit checklist for 222 Bills Lane 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, financial and practical signals.

Residential Care Home in Solihull

222 Bills Lane

Our read: verify before deciding

222 Bills Lane is a residential care home in Solihull. This care home page brings together the latest CQC rating, published reviews, weekly fees, funding information, and public risk signals so families can judge whether 222 Bills Lane is worth shortlisting.

Rated: GoodResidential Care Home · 4 beds

5.0Public review patterns across multiple sources

Inspection picture may be datedReview coverage is still thinWheelchair accessVacancies published

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by Solihull Metropolitan Borough CouncilPart of -

Registered Apr 2011

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Local AuthoritySolihull

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What public data shows so far

222 Bills Lane shows a mixed public picture. This page highlights the visible signals, but not the full explanation behind them.

What looks reassuring

Good CQC rating
Wheelchair access
Fees look around local benchmark

What needs checking

No recent inspection on record
Limited review coverage
Review evidence is limited

What this page cannot confirm

Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

CQC now

Rated Good · no recent inspection on record

Fees now

From £5,805 / month (estimate) · Below the local benchmark

Funding accepted

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Visits & travel

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Vacancies now

Vacancies currently available

Financial check

No company-backed public risk score is shown because this provider sits outside the normal Companies House model.

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If you need more confidence before you visit or involve family, Care Home Check interprets how these signals fit together and which ones should carry the most weight.

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for 222 Bills Lane show?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

222 Bills Lane CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

→ Stable trend

Good for 7 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

How much confidence should you place in this inspection picture?

This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check tells you how much weight they deserve, whether the evidence may be dated, and which questions should shape your visit.

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Is 222 Bills Lane Financially Stable?

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Source: Public financial records

Companies House risk check not applicable

Financial Watchlist

Council-Run Provider

This home is operated by a public-sector provider, so the standard company-filing financial check does not apply here.

Company status: Public-sector provider

Public-sector providers do not use the standard company accounts trail shown for private operators.

Company trading history is not applicable to this provider type.

Below area average

What Care Home Check adds

The free page gives you a watchlist signal. The full report explains what sits behind it and what to ask before you commit.

•Who really owns and operates the home
•Whether debt, charges, or filings suggest pressure
•Whether leadership changes or review patterns raise concern
•Plain-English verdict and questions to take on your visit

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Costs & Funding

222 Bills Lane: 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)

≈ £5,805 per month

From £1,335 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 £323/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.

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What's Included

The amount you will need to pay towards the cost of your care will depend on the outcome of your financial assessment.

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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)

≈ £5,805 per month

From £1,335 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

Check funding routes →

How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

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

This home is priced £323/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.

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Many families pay more than they need to. Our Care Home Funding Report screens NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment routes in under 10 minutes.

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What's Included

The amount you will need to pay towards the cost of your care will depend on the outcome of your financial assessment.

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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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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Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum

Speech/Communication

End-of-Life Care

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum

Speech/Communication

End-of-Life Care

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

Wheelchair access
Palliative or end-of-life support

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?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

✗Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7

Specialist Staff

Speech Therapist

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Full Medication Management

Family Reviews

222 Bills Lane Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

222 Bills Lane Reviews: 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 early family feedback — we recommend confirming these patterns on your visit.

5.0

Based on early family feedback — we recommend confirming these patterns on your visit

POSITIVE

Coverage: Limited

What Families Say About 222 Bills Lane

Public feedback is still limited for this home. Use the questions below to guide your visit conversation.

Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

Families generally highlight good day-to-day support and communication.

What these reviews suggest you probe

How are families updated when care needs change?
How do you support residents during evenings and weekends?

What these patterns may be pointing to

These patterns do not prove a problem on their own. They show where to probe in person before you rely on this review picture:

Public feedback volume is limited, so not all potential risks may be visible yet.
Confirm staffing consistency during evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ask how incidents and care changes are communicated to families.

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Ask how incidents and care changes are communicated to families.

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.

Ready to see how much weight these review patterns deserve?

Care Home Check combines family feedback with finance, staffing and inspection context, so you can judge whether these patterns should change your shortlist decision or just sharpen your visit questions.

How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

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Analysis based on family reviews gathered from across the web to support your visit planning.

Family Reviews

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Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for 222 Bills Lane, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

222 Bills Lane is a residential care home in Solihull, West Midlands, operated by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council since 2011. The home has 4 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator.

Location & Practical

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

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

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222 Bills Lane, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2PP

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Train Station

600m

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score

39/100

Transport access

8/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Dining & Nutrition

3 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Freshly Cooked Meals

Choice of Menu

Communal Dining Room

4/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected June 2025)

Hygiene:0/5

Structural:10/5

Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Rooms

Single Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden

Library

Shop

Parking

Next Steps

Is 222 Bills Lane a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting 222 Bills Lane

Use this care home visit checklist at 222 Bills Lane to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to 222 Bills Lane

1What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
2Who leads day to day on this floor, and how long have they been in post?

Short care home visit checklist

Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.

Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
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.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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Care Home Check

Where the public picture stops

This page already helps you spot the visible signals. Care Home Check adds the missing layer: how much weight to place on them, whether they change your shortlist decision, and what you need to ask before you rely on them.

The visible warning signs are only the first layer

This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.

What you can already use from this page

Current CQC status: Good
Published weekly fee range
Public review pattern across available sources
Public financial risk signals from company records

What still affects decision confidence

How representative the public review sample really is
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

Signals already visible on this page

Inspection

What Care Home Check makes clear

It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.

Is this home financially sound?

We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.

See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.

What do review patterns actually suggest?

We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.

See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Get the questions and the reason each one matters here.

How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

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