Barnford View

Barnford View is a residential care home in Oldbury, Sandwell (B68 8EF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Barnford View

Barnford View is a residential care home in Oldbury, supporting a broad range of adults. Those living here include older people, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We are home to younger adults as well as older ones, and we offer respite stays. A mixed household asks more of us rather than less. One routine will not suit everybody, so we work out individually what a good day looks like for each person and build from that. For some it is structure and company. For others it is being left largely to themselves, and we treat that as a legitimate preference rather than something to be talked out of. Where somebody communicates differently, whether because of a sensory impairment or for another reason, we deal with that first and properly. Everything else we do rests on it. Where a person can still do something themselves we support them to keep doing it, even when stepping in would be quicker. Convenience is how independence gets quietly lost. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. We ask residents and their families regularly what we should be doing differently, and we act on the answers rather than recording them.

Care provided at Barnford View

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Barnford View

Where is Barnford View located?

Barnford View is a residential care home in Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 8EF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Barnford View provide?

Barnford View is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Barnford View's CQC rating?

Barnford View is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Barnford View offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Barnford View offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Barnford View

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Barnford View is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Barnford View is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Barnford View offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Barnford View supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands

Barnford View has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Barnford View. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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