Digby Manor
908 Chester Road
Erdington
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 0BN
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Profile Strength |
Excellent 94%
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| Care Type | Care Home |
| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £850.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Jane Farr is The Home Manager at Digby Manor.
Mrs Jane Farr is our long standing Care Home Manager at Digby Manor. Jane and her team have an excellent reputation in the local area and we are rated 'Good' in all 5 standards by the regulator, CQC. We have won 11 National Awards in the last 4 years and the Care Home continues to go from strength to strength.
About Us
Digby Manor Residential Care Home located in Erdington, Birmingham caters for 26 residents across 24 bedrooms. It is a family run care home designed for people who like the intimacy and homely feel of a smaller care home.
We are extremely proud of our reputation for exceptional care and we strive for excellence in all we do from the food we provide to the quality of furnishings. Our incredible team go over and beyond to anticipate our residents every need.
Care
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Complex Care, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Independent Living, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Aids, Alcohol and Drugs misuse, Bariatric care, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Crohn's Disease, Crohns, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Prader Willi Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ulcerative Colitis. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Violent Behaviour, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Infection Control (S.A.F.E.)
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Digby Manor has remained Covid-free throughout the pandemic thanks to the robust measures taken by Jane and the team. All staff, friends and family adhere to the lateral flow testing before entry is permitted. Families/friends have been kept up to date with our monthly newsletter and we will continue to ensure the safety and welfare of our residents is our number one priority. |
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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals here. |
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Building and Facilities
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We are extremely proud of our reputation for exceptional care and we strive for excellence in all we do from the food we provide to the quality of furnishings. Our incredible team go over and beyond to anticipate our residents every need. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 12 Jan 1981 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Bistro, Coffee Shop / Café, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, Cinema, Coffee Shop, Day Centre, Dentist, GP, Gym, Hairdressers, Hydrotherapy Pool, Library, Lift, Minibus, Nutritionist, Optician, Overnight Guest Stay, Physiotherapy, Smoking Area, Spa, Stairlift, Swimming Pool, Theatre, Therapy Room. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Greenhouse, Pond or Lake, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Summer House, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Biomass Heating, Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Electronic Visitor Register, Individual Heating Controls, Interactive Digital Touch Table, Reduce Plastic Use, Smart Home Remote Control, Solar Panel Heating, Virtual Reality. |
| Brochures |
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Rooms
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Digby Manor Residential Care Home located in Erdington, Birmingham caters for 26 residents across 24 bedrooms. |
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| Number Of Rooms | 26 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 26 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Apartment, Bungalow, Double Room, Flat, Kitchenette, Separate Sitting Room, Shared Room, Single Room, Studio. |
| Room Features |
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| Balcony, Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Balconet, Balcony, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Fridge, Internet Access, Private Patio, Safe, Secure Access, Sky/Cable TV, Tea and Coffee-making Facilities, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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Meet our Team
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Here at Digby Manor, the staff are acutely aware of the problems and anxieties moving into care can bring. They will support your transition sensitively with compassion and understanding. |
| Our Team |
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Jane FarrThe Home ManagerMrs Jane Farr is our long standing Care Home Manager at Digby Manor. Jane and her team have an excellent reputation in the local area and we are rated 'Good' in all 5 standards by the regulator, CQC. We have won 11 National Awards in the last 4 years and the Care Home continues to go from strength to strength. 
The TeamAll about CareOur staff are long standing and have been with us for many years. Our Deputy Manager, Lisa, has been at Digby Manor for over 20 years! The dedication of the staff is what makes Digby Manor a truly special place and one that is unrivalled in the West Midlands. We have won multiple awards in the last 5 years and we continue to flourish. |
Fees
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £850.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £950.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £850.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,000.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,000.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Food (Choice Dining)
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
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 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Our Menu |
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Activities
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our residents enjoy a varied calendar of social and other activities and our staff are dedicated to providing the highest possible levels of care while still allowing residents to retain their independence where possible. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Pilates, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre. |
Pets
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Pets are allowed at the Manager's discretion |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| How We Help With Your Pet |
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| Feeding, Sanitation, Walking. |
| We Welcome |
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| Birds, Cats, Dogs, Horses, Others (subject to review), Rabbits, Reptiles. |
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Map
908 Chester Road
Erdington
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 0BN
Regulator Ratings
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 6th March 2019 |
| Last rated | 21st March 2019 |
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| Registration Date | 6th March 2017 |
| Service Provider | D & L Care Homes Limited, UB10 8NR |
21st March 2019 Amenities
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Buddhist Temple, Catholic Church, Gurdwara Temple, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Garden Centre, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops. |
Awards
| Our Awards |
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Best Dementia Care Provider 2020 - Birmingham
GHP Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Award 2018 - Best Residential Care Home 2018
GHP Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards 2019 - Residential Care Home of the Year 2019
GHP Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards 2021
GHP Private Healthcare Awards 2021: Best Residential Care Centre - Birmingham
Global 100 - 2020 Winner Best Residential Care Home - Birmingham, UK
Global 100 - 2021 Winner Best Residential Care Home - Birmingham, UK
Lawyer International Legal 100 2020 WINNER: Digby Manor Residential Care Home 2020 - Birmingham, UK
Lawyer International Legal 11 2021 WINNER: Digby Manor Residential Care Home 2021 - Birmingham, UK
Top 20 Care Homes West Midlands 2018
Top 20 Care Homes West Midlands 2019
Top 20 Care Homes West Midlands 2020
Top 20 Care Homes West Midlands 2021
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