Washwood Healthcare Service
Residential care home in Birmingham
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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
Washwood Healthcare Service is a residential care home in Birmingham, West Midlands, with 26 registered beds. It provides residential and respite care, and specialist support for mental health. Most bedrooms have an ensuite shower room, and some overlook the garden. The home spans two floors, with three furnished sitting rooms, a dining room and an enclosed garden that residents help to look after. Residents are encouraged to bring their own small furniture and belongings to make their rooms feel personal.
Activities include arts and crafts, baking, music and dancing, exercise classes, gardening and IT, with day trips into the community where possible. Meals are taken in shared dining areas and adapted to each resident's dietary needs. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good for all five key questions.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 400 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,449 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 Birmingham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £814 |
| 2025 | £874 |
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Local health safety net
Washwood Healthcare Service is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Heartlands Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is WARD END MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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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Asian Elderly & Community Welfare Association (Aecwa)
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Yemeni Day Centre
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Cape Community Care Day Centre
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Jay Jalaram Day Centre
Provide meals on wheels service to the elderly and operate a day center activities for all members of the ethnic community.
Age Connects West Midlands
Age Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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