Forster House is a residential care home in Smethwick, run by Hickam Healthcare Ltd. It is registered for up to 5 residents and supports older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism.
CQC rated it Good overall in August 2024, and Good in all five key questions. Across Sandwell, 71% of the 79 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 27 August 2024
Rated 2 years ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Sandwell
Forster House is in the Good tier, alongside 37 other homes in Sandwell.
Of the 79 rated care homes here, 71% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Good 38 (42%)
- Good, with an area to improve 18 (20%)
- Requires improvement 23 (25%)
- Not yet rated 12 (13%)
Half of Sandwell's ratings are more than 6.6 years old. How tiers work
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