Jaffray Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds15
- SpecialismsCaring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-11-03
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
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-11-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the September 2018 inspection. No observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or pace of care were published. No quotes from residents or relatives were recorded in the published findings. The Good rating suggests inspectors did not find evidence of poor practice, but the published report provides nothing specific to reassure a family about the quality of day-to-day kindness.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the September 2018 inspection. The home lists dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms, suggesting it supports people with a wide range of needs. No detail was published about the activities programme, how activities are adapted for people with advanced dementia, or how the home responds to changes in individual preferences. End-of-life planning was not addressed in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the September 2018 inspection. A registered manager (Miss Sarah Harnell) and a nominated individual (Ms Lisa Jayne Hendon) are both named in the inspection record. The home is run by Jaffray Care Society. No detail was published about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to feedback and complaints. The July 2023 desk-based review found no evidence requiring reassessment of the rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team supports residents with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They also care for people with sensory impairments, adapting their approach to individual communication needs. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist support tailored to each person's stage of their journey. The team understands how dementia affects daily life and works to maintain dignity and connection. 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
This home received a Good rating across all five domains at its only inspection in September 2018, now more than six years ago. The score reflects that positive baseline, tempered significantly by the absence of any specific observations, quotes, or detail in the published findings.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Tudor Gardens, at 27-29 Tudor Gardens, Birmingham, received a Good rating across all five inspection domains when inspectors visited in September 2018. The home is a 15-bed residential service run by Jaffray Care Society, with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment all listed as specialisms. A named registered manager and a nominated individual were recorded, suggesting a basic leadership structure was in place. The Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led are a positive baseline. The significant concern here is the age of the evidence. The inspection took place in September 2018, over six years ago, and the published report contains no specific observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no detail that would allow a family to understand what daily life here actually looks like. A desk-based review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but that is not the same as a fresh inspection. Before making any decision, visit in person, ask to see recent care records, and speak to the manager about what has changed since 2018, including any changes to staffing, ownership, or the mix of people the home supports.
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In Their Own Words
How Jaffray Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in Birmingham
Tudor Gardens – Expert Care in Birmingham
Tudor Gardens in Birmingham provides residential care for people with a wide range of support needs. The home welcomes younger adults alongside older residents, creating a diverse community. With specialist knowledge across several areas, they work with families facing particularly challenging care decisions.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They also care for people with sensory impairments, adapting their approach to individual communication needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist support tailored to each person's stage of their journey. The team understands how dementia affects daily life and works to maintain dignity and connection.
“If you're looking for specialist care in Birmingham, visiting Tudor Gardens could help you understand their approach firsthand.”
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
This home received a Good rating across all five domains at its only inspection in September 2018, now more than six years ago. The score reflects that positive baseline, tempered significantly by the absence of any specific observations, quotes, or detail in the published findings.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Tudor Gardens, at 27-29 Tudor Gardens, Birmingham, received a Good rating across all five inspection domains when inspectors visited in September 2018. The home is a 15-bed residential service run by Jaffray Care Society, with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment all listed as specialisms. A named registered manager and a nominated individual were recorded, suggesting a basic leadership structure was in place. The Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led are a positive baseline. The significant concern here is the age of the evidence. The inspection took place in September 2018, over six years ago, and the published report contains no specific observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no detail that would allow a family to understand what daily life here actually looks like. A desk-based review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but that is not the same as a fresh inspection. Before making any decision, visit in person, ask to see recent care records, and speak to the manager about what has changed since 2018, including any changes to staffing, ownership, or the mix of people the home supports.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Jaffray Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Jaffray Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in Birmingham
Tudor Gardens – Expert Care in Birmingham
Tudor Gardens in Birmingham provides residential care for people with a wide range of support needs. The home welcomes younger adults alongside older residents, creating a diverse community. With specialist knowledge across several areas, they work with families facing particularly challenging care decisions.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They also care for people with sensory impairments, adapting their approach to individual communication needs.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialist support tailored to each person's stage of their journey. The team understands how dementia affects daily life and works to maintain dignity and connection.
“If you're looking for specialist care in Birmingham, visiting Tudor Gardens could help you understand their approach firsthand.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
