Maypole Grove Care Home in Kings Heath, Birmingham – Exemplar Health Care
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2021-12-14
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-12-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. The published text does not include specific detail about care planning, dementia training content, GP access, medicines administration, or food quality. The home's registration confirms it provides both nursing and personal care. No specific information about how care plans are written or reviewed was published.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. The published text does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they are treated, or specific examples of dignity and respect in practice. No quotes from residents or relatives were included in the available text. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied with what they saw.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection. The published text does not include detail about the activities programme, how individual preferences are recorded, end-of-life planning, or how the home responds to complaints. The home is registered for a wide range of needs including dementia and mental health, suggesting it aims to accommodate varied requirements. No specific examples of person-centred responsiveness were published.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the May 2022 inspection, improved from a previous Requires Improvement. A named registered manager, Miss Zoe Pauline Shears, is in post, and Ms Selina Wall is the nominated individual. A follow-up review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to the rating. The published text does not include detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles feedback and complaints.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Maypole Grove supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. They welcome both adults under 65 and older residents, bringing together different generations who need specialised care. For residents living with dementia, the home provides dedicated support within their broader care community. The team works with families to understand each person's individual needs and preferences. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Maypole Grove improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Maypole Grove, at 20 Maypole Grove in Birmingham, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022, with Good awarded across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a notable improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a follow-up review in July 2023 confirmed the Good rating was still holding. The home is a 30-bed nursing home registered to care for people living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, for both older and working-age adults. A named registered manager and a nominated individual are in post. The main limitation of this report is the inspection text published is very brief and contains almost no specific observational detail about daily life, staff behaviour, food, activities, or care planning. A Good rating confirms the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you what your parent's day will actually feel like. Before you decide, visit in person during a mealtime or an activity session, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and find out exactly how many permanent staff work nights on the unit your parent would be on. The questions in the checklist below give you a structured starting point.
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In Their Own Words
How Maypole Grove Care Home in Kings Heath, Birmingham – Exemplar Health Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming care home serving Birmingham's diverse community needs
Maypole Grove – Expert Care in Birmingham
Maypole Grove in Birmingham offers specialised support for people with varying care needs, from physical disabilities to dementia and mental health conditions. This West Midlands care home welcomes both younger adults and those over 65, creating a diverse community under one roof. The home maintains clean, well-kept surroundings where residents receive personalised care.
Who they care for
The team at Maypole Grove supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. They welcome both adults under 65 and older residents, bringing together different generations who need specialised care.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides dedicated support within their broader care community. The team works with families to understand each person's individual needs and preferences.
“To truly understand if Maypole Grove could be right for your loved one, nothing beats seeing the home yourself and meeting the team who'd be caring for them.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Maypole Grove improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Maypole Grove, at 20 Maypole Grove in Birmingham, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022, with Good awarded across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a notable improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a follow-up review in July 2023 confirmed the Good rating was still holding. The home is a 30-bed nursing home registered to care for people living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, for both older and working-age adults. A named registered manager and a nominated individual are in post. The main limitation of this report is the inspection text published is very brief and contains almost no specific observational detail about daily life, staff behaviour, food, activities, or care planning. A Good rating confirms the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you what your parent's day will actually feel like. Before you decide, visit in person during a mealtime or an activity session, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), and find out exactly how many permanent staff work nights on the unit your parent would be on. The questions in the checklist below give you a structured starting point.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Maypole Grove Care Home in Kings Heath, Birmingham – Exemplar Health Care measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Maypole Grove Care Home in Kings Heath, Birmingham – Exemplar Health Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming care home serving Birmingham's diverse community needs
Maypole Grove – Expert Care in Birmingham
Maypole Grove in Birmingham offers specialised support for people with varying care needs, from physical disabilities to dementia and mental health conditions. This West Midlands care home welcomes both younger adults and those over 65, creating a diverse community under one roof. The home maintains clean, well-kept surroundings where residents receive personalised care.
Who they care for
The team at Maypole Grove supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. They welcome both adults under 65 and older residents, bringing together different generations who need specialised care.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides dedicated support within their broader care community. The team works with families to understand each person's individual needs and preferences.
“To truly understand if Maypole Grove could be right for your loved one, nothing beats seeing the home yourself and meeting the team who'd be caring for them.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
