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Oakwood Manor Care Home
94% match • £1,450/wk • 2.3 miles
Ask first about vacancy, full weekly fee, staffing cover, and visit times.
Top 3 shortlist
1. Oakwood Manor Care Home
94% match • Outstanding
2. The Beeches Nursing Home
89% match • Good
3. Riverside Gardens
87% match • Good
Biggest thing to verify
The Beeches Nursing Home: Staffing consistency should be tested on the call and visit.
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Personalised Matching Report
Report ID: demo-demo • Data as of 30 December 2024
Your Shortlist
Your recommendation
Start with these homes. They are the strongest fit for your loved one based on your care needs, budget, location, quality priorities, and risk signals.
Visit 1
Best Quality
Oakwood Manor Care Home
Outstanding quality rating · 2.3 miles away
From £1,450/wk
94% match
Strong match for your needs
Best if care quality and confidence matter most.
Confirm current vacancy, full fees, and whether the team can meet your needs.
Visit 2
Closest to Home
The Beeches Nursing Home
Good quality rating · 1.8 miles away
From £1,350/wk
89% match
Strong match for your needs
Best if easy family visiting is a deciding factor.
Confirm current vacancy, full fees, and whether the team can meet your needs.
Visit 3
Best Value
Riverside Gardens
Good quality rating · 4.1 miles away
From £1,200/wk
87% match
Strong match for your needs
Best if you want a strong option with tighter weekly fees.
Confirm current vacancy, full fees, and whether the team can meet your needs.
Recommended visit order
Use this order unless availability or fees change when you call.
1. Oakwood Manor Care Home
Choose this if the premium feels justified after meeting the team.
2. The Beeches Nursing Home
Choose this if the visit reassures you on staff consistency.
3. Riverside Gardens
Choose this if the visit feels right and the quote stays transparent.
Your next step
Call the top 2-3 homes today, confirm availability, and use the Visit Prep tab for the specific risks and questions to check.
Matched to your situation
Location
Birmingham, B15
Care type
Nursing Care
Budget
£1,500/week
Top priority
Quality of Care
Medical needs
Dementia Care, Mobility Support
Your shortlist was selected from homes matching these needs. We found 5 homes worth comparing in detail.
Evidence to verify
Use these as call and visit checks where source coverage is lighter or a live confirmation is needed.
Willowbrook Care Centre: Availability is not confirmed
The report cannot confirm whether this home currently has a suitable vacancy.
high
Call before planning a visit and ask whether the vacancy suits the resident’s care needs and funding route.
Greenfield House: Availability is not confirmed
The report cannot confirm whether this home currently has a suitable vacancy.
high
Call before planning a visit and ask whether the vacancy suits the resident’s care needs and funding route.
Greenfield House: Healthcare proximity needs checking
GP, pharmacy, or hospital distance data is not complete enough to rely on as a decision point.
medium
Confirm GP registration options, pharmacy arrangements, and hospital access during the call or visit.
How we built your shortlist
42homes nearby
Started around Birmingham, B15
18match your needs
Nursing Care, Dementia Care, Mobility Support
10highest scoring
Weighted by Quality of Care and Location
5fully compared
Checked across care fit, quality, costs, staff, reviews, and risks
42homes nearby
Started around Birmingham, B15
18match your needs
Nursing Care, Dementia Care, Mobility Support
10highest scoring
Weighted by Quality of Care and Location
5fully compared
Checked across care fit, quality, costs, staff, reviews, and risks
What was checked
- care type, medical needs, and stated family priorities
- CQC rating, inspection recency, food hygiene, and safety signals
- weekly fees, funding acceptance, and financial stability
- staff quality, family reviews, location, and day-to-day fit
Why homes may not appear here
- wrong care type or not suitable for stated needs
- too far from the preferred location
- weaker quality, staffing, or risk signals
- fee or funding fit looked less suitable
Executive Summary
Based on your requirements for nursing care with dementia specialisation near Birmingham B15, we have identified 5 suitable care homes. Oakwood Manor stands out as the top match with an Outstanding quality rating and excellent staff feedback.
- Oakwood Manor offers the highest quality care with an Outstanding regulatory rating
- Riverside Gardens provides the best value at £1,200/week (8% below area average)
- The Beeches is the closest option at just 1.8 miles from your preferred location
- 4 out of 5 homes have dementia care specialisation
- Average weekly cost across shortlisted homes: £1,240 (5% below area average)
All 5 homes have been checked against CQC inspections, financial filings, staff reviews, food hygiene ratings, and family feedback.
Key findings
What stood out across your shortlisted homes
Data snapshot: 30 Dec 2024
Value: Greenfield House saves £500/week vs highest-priced option
Location: The Beeches Nursing Home is closest at 1.8 miles
Reviews: Oakwood Manor Care Home has the strongest public family review signal (4.6/5 from 176 reviews)
Note: Greenfield House has higher financial risk — ask about ownership stability
These insights support — but don't replace — your personal observations during visits.
Your shortlist
Each home stands out for different reasons. The choice is yours.
Oakwood Manor Care Home
Nursing · 2.3 mi · Available
Outstanding
£1,450–£1,680/wkBest Quality
Enquire| Home | Match | Stands out for | CQC | Price/wk | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oakwood Manor Care Home NursingAvailable | Strong match | Best Quality | Outstanding | £1,450–£1,680+12% vs nursing avg Self-Fund NHS CHC LA | 2.3 mi | Enquire |
The Beeches Nursing Home NursingAvailable | Strong match | Closest to Home | Good | £1,350–£1,520+4% vs nursing avg Self-Fund NHS CHC LA | 1.8 mi | Enquire |
Riverside Gardens NursingAvailable | Strong match | Best Value | Good | £1,200–£1,380-8% vs nursing avg Self-Fund LA | 4.1 mi | Enquire |
Willowbrook Care Centre NursingCheck availability | Strong match | — | Good | £1,250-4% vs nursing avg Self-Fund | 3.2 mi | Enquire |
Greenfield House ResidentialCheck availability | Weaker match | — | Requires Improvement | £950-10% vs residential avg Self-Fund | 5.5 mi | Enquire |
All 5 homes meet your basic requirements. Match % reflects alignment with your stated priorities. Most families visit 2-3 homes before deciding.
Regional averages: Nursing £1,300/wk · Residential £1,050/wk. Percentages compare each home to its care type average.
Funding Options
Funding Pathways to Check
This report has already flagged the funding routes to check first: council support, DPA if property is relevant, and NHS CHC where health needs justify screening.
Estimated Funding Range
£20,000–£40,000/year
Based on care needs you described — not a clinical or financial assessment
Delivered in this report: funding route order and affordability context
Use the order below to decide what to ask next. A separate funding estimate is optional and only needed if you want a more personal view based on savings, property, income, and clinical details.
LA Funding
£15K-25K/year
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DPA
Less suitable
Property value £280K - DPA not optimal for your situation
NHS CHC
Nursing and dementia needs suggest CHC may be relevant — request a Checklist screening from your GP
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Estimates based on care needs and information you provided. These do not constitute clinical, financial, or legal advice.
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Home Details
Oakwood Manor Care Home
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Should we keep Oakwood Manor Care Home on the shortlist?
Keep on shortlist
This home looks worth keeping in the shortlist, subject to confirming current vacancy, fees, and care fit.
Match
94%
Best Quality
Cost position
£1,450/wk
within stated weekly budget
Must confirm
current vacancy
before investing time in a visit
Main risks to resolve
No immediate blocker from the current data. Still confirm care fit, vacancy, and fees before visiting.
First call question
Can you explain how you would meet Nursing Care need in the first 30 days?
Key findings
What stood out across your shortlisted homes
Data snapshot: 30 Dec 2024
Worth prioritising: Three of your matched homes (Oakwood Manor, Riverside Gardens, The Beeches) have dedicated dementia units with specialist staff. Their caring scores are all above 9.0, indicating excellent person-centred care.
Worth checking: Willowbrook Care Centre shows medium financial risk due to recent ownership change. While care quality remains good, we recommend asking about their long-term plans and getting written assurance about fee stability.
These insights support — but don't replace — your personal observations during visits.
Care Home Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of key metrics
| Metric | Oakwood Manor Care Home Quality | Riverside Gardens Value | The Beeches Nursing Home Closest to Home | Willowbrook Care Centre | Greenfield House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | 94/100 | 87/100 | 89/100 | 82/100 | 58/100 |
| Weekly Fee | £1,450 | £1,200 | £1,350 | £1,250 | £950 |
| Annual Cost | £75,400 | £62,400 | £70,200 | £65,000 | £49,400 |
| CQC Rating | Outstanding | Good | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Freshness | 20mo ago | 22mo ago | 19mo ago | 21mo ago | 18mo ago Anomaly |
| Staff Quality | 8.5/10 Positive ↑ | 7.2/10 Positive → | 5.8/10(est.) Mixed → | 3.4/10 Concern ↓ | 5.5/10(est.) Mixed ↑ |
| Financial Stability | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Weak |
| Family Reviews | 4.6/5(176) | 4.2/5(89) | 4.4/5(67) | 4.0/5(45) | 3.2/5(28) |
| Food Hygiene | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Distance | 2.3 miles | 4.1 miles | 1.8 miles | 3.2 miles | 5.5 miles |
| Inspection Freshness | 20mo ago | 22mo ago | 19mo ago | 21mo ago | 18mo ago |
| Public Transport | excellent | good | excellent | moderate | limited |
Best match
Best in category
Risk Assessment
Comprehensive risk analysis across key areas.
1 Low
2 Medium
2 High
Review Needed
Overall
Review flagged concerns before visiting
| Category | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Registered manager details not available | No concerns | 9/10 |
| Financial | No concerns | 9/10 |
| Operational | No concerns | 9/10 |
| Reputation | No concerns | 9/10 |
| Category | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Registered manager details not available | Review | 8/10 |
| Financial | No concerns | 9/10 |
| Operational Caring daytime team with some staffing challenges at weekends. Agency staff usage during busy periods worth investigating. Agency staff mentioned during weekends | Attention needed | 6/10 |
| Reputation | No concerns | 9/10 |
| Category | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Registered manager details not available | Review | 8/10 |
| Financial | Review | 8/10 |
| Operational Some families report slower evening response times | Review | 7/10 |
| Reputation | Review | 8/10 |
| Category | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Registered manager details not available | Review | 8/10 |
| Financial | Attention needed | 6/10 |
| Operational Significant staffing challenges particularly at nights and weekends. High agency reliance and poor complaint handling are red flags. High agency staff reliance at nights and weekends Complaints about management responsiveness | Attention needed | 3/10 |
| Reputation | Review | 8/10 |
| Category | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Quality rating requires improvement 1 enforcement action(s) Registered manager details not available CQC inspected earlier than expected (possible regulatory monitoring) | Attention needed | 4/10 |
| Financial Higher financial risk 8 years in operation | Attention needed | 4/10 |
| Operational A warm, stable team offering good value with solid family communication. Higher turnover than regional average is a concern. | Attention needed | 6/10 |
| Reputation 3.2/5 public family rating | Attention needed | 6/10 |
Next Steps
Low risk homes: You can arrange visits with these homes.
Items to review: Prepare specific questions about flagged areas during your visit.
Oakwood Manor Care Home
Nursing Home
65 beds
Staff
45
0.7 per bed
Registered Manager
Ask during visit
Garden & Vacancies
Garden
Vacancies
Clinical Capabilities
Conditions
Alzheimers
Dementia vascular
Parkinsons
Stroke
Palliative
Diabetes
Dietary
Pureed
Soft
Thickened fluids
Diabetic
Vegetarian
Behavioural
Wandering
Aggression
Sundowning
Agitation
Facilities
Wheelchair Access
Lift
En-suite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture Allowed
Secure Garden
Nurse Call System
CCTV
Door Sensors
Garden
WiFi
Parking
Hairdresser
Cinema
Minibus
Hoists
Hospital Beds
Sensory Room
Activities
Music Therapy, Art Classes, Garden Club
Nearby Healthcare & Transport
GP 0.8 km · Pharmacy 0.3 km · Hospital 3.2 km · Train 1.5 km · 4 bus stops within 500m
Dementia specialist
Clinical Capabilities
No clinical data available — confirm during your visit
Quality Trend Analysis
CQC ratings and inspection history
Outstanding
Improving
Safe Choice
Verdict
Consistently high ratings across all CQC categories. This home exceeds regulatory expectations.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Safe | 9.8/10 |
| Effective | 9.5/10 |
| Caring | 9.7/10 |
| Responsive | 9.4/10 |
| Well-Led | 9.6/10 |
Inspection History
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Past Inspections
| Date | Rating | Safe | Effective | Caring | Responsive | Well-Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2024Latest | Outstanding | 9.8 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Mar 2023 | Good | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Nov 2021 | Good | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 8.5 |
Last Inspection
15/09/2024Registered Manager
No registered manager listed
Does This Home Fit Your Needs?
Based on your needs: Dementia Care, Mobility Support
Supports Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Parkinson's, stroke support
pureed meals, soft diet, thickened fluids diet available
Manages wandering, aggression, sundowning
Wheelchair Access, Lift, Hoists confirmed
3 questions prepared for your visit to help you check what this home can offer (see Visit Prep tab)
Staff Quality
How well staff are treated, retained, and what families say about them
Verdict
Positive
A remarkably stable, well-trained team with strong family communication and high review confidence.
Staff reviews
45
4.2 years average tenure
Trend
improving
use this to decide what to ask the manager
Staff signals do not raise an immediate blocker, but still confirm day, night, and weekend cover.
What we checked
- Staff verdict, review volume, tenure, and recent trend
- Patterns in staff feedback, including consistency and morale
- Family communication and cover questions where evidence exists
Why this matters
Staffing is one of the strongest predictors of day-to-day care. This tells the family what to trust, what to verify, and what to ask the manager before choosing.
Food Hygiene
Kitchen hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency
FSA score
5/5
Very Good
Last inspection
20 Aug 2024
confirm improvements if anything looks dated
Visit impact
low concern
especially if meals are important to the family
No immediate food hygiene blocker appears in the published rating.
What we checked
- Food Standards Agency rating and inspection date
- Hygiene, structural, and management sub-scores
- Whether the rating creates a visit question or blocker
Why this matters
Meal safety affects daily comfort and confidence. A lower or dated score does not automatically rule a home out, but it needs a clear explanation during the visit.
What Families Are Saying
Themes and patterns from reviews left by families and visitors
Family rating
4.6/5
176 reviews
Review quality
strong family sentiment
AI summary of family review patterns
Engagement
not scored
how much families appear to engage with the home
Family sentiment is a strength, but still look for recent comments about staffing and communication.
What we checked
- Public review footprint, rating strength, and sentiment quality
- Repeated praise or concerns across review themes
- Signals about communication, daily care, and responsiveness
Why this matters
Reviews are not a final verdict, but repeated family themes reveal what inspection ratings can miss: how the home feels after admission.
Comparing Staff Quality
How staff quality compares across your shortlisted homes
Positive staff signal
2
homes with clearly positive staff assessment
Mixed signal
2
homes worth checking carefully on visits
Concern signal
1
homes needing stronger reassurance
Use this comparison if staff consistency is one of the deciding factors between otherwise similar homes.
What we checked
- Staff verdicts across every shortlisted home
- Relative strengths, mixed signals, and concern signals
- Staff dimensions that separate otherwise similar homes
Why this matters
This keeps the comparison focused on decision risk, not just star ratings. It helps the family see which home needs reassurance before it can stay on the shortlist.