7-9 Downing Close
7-9 Downing Close, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0QA
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 17 December 2019
Last inspected 2 December 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 17 Dec 2019
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Solihull Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Arden Medical Centre
0.1 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Dorridge Pharmacy
0.5 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0 mi
5 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)
Most common: violent crime
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
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
21
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.