News and reports

Karam Court has a capacity for 47. At the time of our visit there were 45 residents. All the residents have some form of dementia or Alzheimer’s or schizophrenia.

Pegasus Care Home is situated at 65-67 Beeches Road, West Bromwich. It is registered to provide accommodation and support to 12 people with a learning disability, a mental health condition, physical disability, and sensory impairment

We have published several reports throughout the year capturing patients’ issues and concerns.

The Poplars Nursing Home provides residential nursing care to predominantly elderly people over 65’s with some respite care also made available. The home accommodates a number of residents with varying degrees of Dementia. The Poplars also provides palliative care in conjunction with the Palliative Care Team.

El Marsh Care Home is a small residential home providing transitional care to young people with learning disabilities in a safe and homely environment. The purpose of this is to prepare residents for independent living or if required a transition to another home.

Beechcroft is a residential home for adults with dementia, and frail residents with social care needs.

Ash Lodge is a residential and nursing home for adults with dementia, physical disabilities and frail residents with social care needs. Ash Lodge also provides detailed palliative care for a number of residents.

Ascot House care home is a large detached Victorian property, situated in Joining's Bank in Oldbury.

We have continued to develop ways of engaging with all local people and groups in Sandwell, and the following provides some examples.

The proprietor of this service is Inshore Support Limited. The service is located in Trinity Street in Cradley Heath which is a mid-terrace property located within a residential street. The service provided is for people with learning difficulties and complex needs.

Brunswick House was chosen to be visited randomly as part of our program to examine the delivery and quality of care provided at Residential and Nursing homes in Sandwell.

Our authorised representatives conducted short interviews with three members of staff at the care home. Topics such as quality of care, safety, dignity, respecting and acknowledging the resident’s and families’ wishes and staff training were explored.