Connaught House
Care home in Solihull
Operated by Restful Homes (Sutton Coldfield)
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Connaught House is a purpose-built nursing home in Solihull, West Midlands, with 86 registered beds. The home provides residential, nursing, dementia and specialist dementia care, and also supports older people with enduring mental health needs, including those funded under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act.
The Care Quality Commission rated Connaught House Good overall in 2022, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 January 2022 · Last inspected 10 November 2021
Inspectors found that people at this residential home for older people, including some living with dementia, were safe and received effective, person-centred care. Staff were described as kind and friendly, knew people's specific needs, and involved people and their relatives in care planning. The report also noted good leadership from the registered manager and quality assurance checks that kept the provider informed about the service.
- Staff had safeguarding training and knew how to report concerns to the local authority
- Care plans were based on detailed assessments, reviewed monthly, and reflected people's physical, mental and social needs
- Staff were kind, respected privacy and dignity, and encouraged independence
- The registered manager provided good leadership and had a plan for further improvements
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
237 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Solihull council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £965 |
| 2025 | £1,012 |
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Local health safety net
Connaught House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Heartlands Hospital, 6 miles away. The local GP practice is GPS HEALTHCARE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Solihull
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Solihull
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Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell
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Part of Restful Homes (Sutton Coldfield)
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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