Arboretum Nursing Home
Arboretum Nursing Home is a nursing home in Walsall with Low public financial risk and Nursing care. The main concern is Requires Improvement CQC rating and No recent inspection on record. Use this page to compare it carefully against stronger alternatives before treating it as a default shortlist choice.
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Should this home stay on your shortlist?
Arboretum Nursing Home is better treated as a comparison point than a default choice until the main concerns are explained clearly.
Why shortlist
- Low public financial risk
- Nursing care
- Vacancies published
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- Requires Improvement CQC rating
- inconsistent communication from management
- No recent inspection on record
Best fit if you need
- Nursing care
- 24/7 nurse cover
- Wheelchair access
Quality
Rated Requires improvement · no recent inspection on record
Costs
From £4,331 / month (estimate)
Availability
Vacancies currently available
Location
GP 0.8 km · Hospital 1.6 km
Financial Watchlist
Low public financial risk in the latest company records
About Arboretum Nursing Home
Arboretum Nursing Home is a nursing home located in Walsall, West Midlands. It provides nursing and respite care for older people, adults under 65, and those with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. The home is GSF Beacon status accredited and has been operating since 1990.
Description source: Official registration profile
Care & Medical
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
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Specialisms
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Conditions
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Care Fit at a Glance
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Likely a good fit if you need
- Nursing care
- 24/7 nurse cover
- Wheelchair access
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Staffing
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Nursing Procedures
Medication Support
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
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Dining & Nutrition
2 dining services listed
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Dining Services
Facilities & Features
3 feature groups available
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Safety & Quality
Arboretum Nursing Home: CQC Rating & Safety
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Quality Snapshot
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Costs & Funding
Arboretum Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical monthly cost (estimate)
≈ £4,331 per month
From £996 per week
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
How this compares to the area benchmark
Council benchmark for this area: £1,073/wk
This home is priced at or below the council rate for this area.
How care at this home can be funded
You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
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This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.
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Family Feviews
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Location & Practical
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Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.
Practical Information
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHomeForest Lane, Walsall, WS2 7AF
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Neighbourhood
Nearest green space
321m away
Transport access
5/10
Local amenities
8/10
Next Steps
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Questions this page raises about Arboretum Nursing Home
- 1Ask about daily activity schedules and resident engagement.
- 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 3Check how staff ensure residents are not left isolated or in bed for long periods.
- 4Discuss how concerns or complaints are handled and followed up by management.
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.
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Public warning signs are already visible
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What public data can confirm
- Current CQC status: Requires improvement
- Published weekly fee range
- Public review pattern across available sources
- Public financial risk signals from company records
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
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