Digby Manor
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908 Chester Road
Erdington
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 0BN
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| 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.
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 a smaller care home's intimacy and homely feel.
We are extremely proud of our reputation for exceptional care and strive for excellence in everything we do, from the food we provide to the quality of our furnishings. Our incredible team goes over and beyond to anticipate our residents' every need.
Find out more about life at this award-winning Birmingham care home by arranging a visit to Digby Manor today.
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.
All our staff have the knowledge, experience, and skills to deal with the issues and concerns surrounding such a very important change, so they will offer you constant support and guidance.
| 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, Crohns, Crohn's Disease, 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 (EMI). |
| 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 |
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. |
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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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| 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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| Digby-Manor-Brochure.pdf |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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The number of rooms registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) at Digby Manor Residential Care Home is 26. They are all beautifully decorated, and we encourage our residents to personalise them with their own treasured possessions. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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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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| 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 |
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. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Bistro
Café
Lounge/Diner
Restaurant
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to a Bistro.
Residents have access to a Restaurant
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
We use organically grown food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Digby Manor care home residents enjoy a varied calendar of social and other activities, and our staff team is dedicated to providing the highest possible levels of care while allowing residents to retain their independence. To further engage the families and friends of our residents, we have very active social media channels, monthly newsletters, and photo gallery updates. This allows you to keep abreast of what your loved ones are doing even when you can’t visit. Arrange a visit to this charming Erdington residential, nursing, and dementia care home to experience firsthand what daily life is like there. |
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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. |
| Our 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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908 Chester Road
Erdington
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 0BN
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 |
Digby Manor Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| 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. |
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