Attaining Independence

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AddressThe Cabin, Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5NS
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About

Attaining Independence is a retirement living home in Birmingham, West Midlands, providing care and support for younger adults under 65, and for people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment, or learning disabilities. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key-question areas (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led) rated Good in the 2019 report.

Specialist care

Learning disabilities
Mental health
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Attaining Independence.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

£8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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