The Friendly Inn
Care home in Birmingham, Solihull
Operated by Nethermoor House
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Friendly Inn is a 30-bed care home in Birmingham, West Midlands. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The CQC report was published in 2021.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 July 2021 · Last inspected 17 June 2021
Inspectors rated this first-time inspection of The Friendly Inn, a 30-place residential home that was caring for 26 people at the visit, as good. The report says people felt safe, staffing and medicines were managed well, and the home was clean and dementia-friendly. Staff were described as kind and well trained, with people receiving personalised care, healthy food and access to health professionals.
- Staff and managers were described as knowing how to keep people safe, and risks were reduced proactively
- Medicines were given, stored and disposed of safely, and infection control was effective
- Staff were kind, respected people's privacy and dignity, and promoted their independence
- Management and governance were judged to be strong, and feedback from people and relatives was used to make improvements
- Some new staff were still being recruited, and the report notes action being taken to improve staff morale
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
1,449 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 |
What Solihull council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Friendly Inn is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Heartlands Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BOSWORTH MEDICAL GROUP, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Birmingham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Nethermoor House
The Friendly Inn is one of 4 homes run by Nethermoor House on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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