Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

The Pines

29 Bishopton Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4AH

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 2 November 2017

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Last inspected 17 August 2017

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 2 Nov 2017

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated September 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Solihull Hospital

2.1 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Shirley Medical Centre

0.2 mi

14 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

0.1 mi

15 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.2 mi

13 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Solihull (2025–26)

£1,012

per week, residential

£1,037

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

98

Most common: shoplifting

Elderly population

18% of people in Solihull are aged 65 or over

47

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Extel Limited

10

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds6
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
Last inspected17 August 2017
Registered with CQC since29 December 2010
Registered managerHelen Brooks

Services and specialisms

Learning disabilitiesMental health conditions

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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