Archived: Druids Meadow EPH

6 Manningford Road, Druids Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5LD (0121) 675 2777

Provided and run by:
Birmingham City Council

All Inspections

19 September 2012

During a routine inspection

We found that Druids Meadow had been scheduled to close in December 2012, and people were in the process of being assessed and choosing a new home. At the time of our inspection only 13 people were living at the home.

We met all 13 people, and spoke in detail to 8 people. Everyone one we spoke with told us how pleased they were with the care and support they received at the home, and how happy they were with the staff who support them. One person said, " I would give it 100% here. I have been very satisfied." The relative of someone who had lived at the home had said, " A special thanks for the care and compassion and humour you showed my relative."

We found that people were offered activities in the home, and supported to access the local community if they wished. We observed a bean bag throwing game which people really enjoyed, and people told us the home organised bingo, entertainers, film nights and church services.

We last visited this home in June 2012. We found all areas of the home had improved since that time. We remained concerned about the quality of records held by the home, and the way in which these managed. We found these poor records could lead to people not getting the treatment they need, and records were not available to show that the home was a safe place to live and work.

14 July 2011

During a routine inspection

A lot of people living at Druids Meadow were able to share their experiences of the home with us. People without exception were happy with the service offered, and it was apparent many people had developed special relationships with the long standing staff team. Comments people shared with us included, "I love the place." and " It's lovely here very good." Someone else said, " I've been in all sorts of places and this is nice. I can come down when I want. The food is lovely. Sometimes its not I want but I can always have another option. Everyone here is very nice. Its excellent"