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The Friendly Inn is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Birmingham, Solihull. It is operated by Friendly Inn Residential Home Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Friendly Inn provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Friendly Inn in July 2021 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Friendly Inn is located in Birmingham, within the Solihull local authority area in West Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Gloucester Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B37 5PE |
| Phone | 01217 795128 |
| Website | www.friendlycare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Last inspection | 22 July 2021 |
| Provider | Friendly Inn Residential Home Limited |
Is The Friendly Inn registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Friendly Inn is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-8342382621
What type of care does The Friendly Inn provide?
The Friendly Inn provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Friendly Inn?
You can contact The Friendly Inn by phone on 01217 795128, or visit them at Gloucester Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B37 5PE.
What is The Friendly Inn's CQC rating?
The Friendly Inn has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-8342382621
What are The Friendly Inn's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Friendly Inn's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Birmingham?
There are 516 CQC-registered care homes in Birmingham. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/birmingham.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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