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Sensory impairment care at home in Balsall Common
21 out of 30 home care agencies covering Balsall Common are registered for sensory impairment care, run by 20 different providers. The largest is Yourlife Management Services Limited, with 2. Of the 15 CQC has rated, 93% are Good or Outstanding, next to 89% for sensory impairment care across England; 2 are Outstanding. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 9 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 30 September 2026, A & L Enablement Services (Care & Support) Limited was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- Whatever your savings, Solihull council will assess care needs for free.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Solihull, checked daily.
- 20 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- CQC rates 14 of the 15 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 6 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Sensory impairment care at home in Balsall Common", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 21registered agencies
- 93%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 20offer dementia support
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering sensory impairment care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 30
- Dementia care · 25
- Elderly care · 25
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Physical disability care · 24
- Sensory impairment care · 21
- Mental health care · 20
- Learning disability care · 14
- Children's care · 6
- Eating disorder support · 3
- Substance misuse support · 3
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & L Enablement Services (Care & Support) Limited | Sep 2026 | 3.4 miles | 5 | |
| 2 | YourLife (Kenilworth) | Mar 2026 | 4.3 miles | 4 | |
| 3 | Social Care Academy - Warwickshire | Jan 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 4 | Home Instead Coventry South | May 2023 | 3.1 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Like Care Limited | Apr 2023 | 4.2 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | Bluebird Care Coventry | Feb 2023 | 5.0 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Plan-it Homecare Limited | Jun 2020 | under 0.5 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | Coventry Crossroads | Nov 2018 | 3.1 miles | 8 | |
| 9 | Arden Grove | Oct 2018 | 3.2 miles | 6 | |
| 10 | Unique Senior Care | Aug 2021 | 3.7 miles | 6 | |
| 11 | Intercare Community Support Limited | Jul 2019 | 4.2 miles | 6 | |
| 12 | Unique Senior Care Coventry | Oct 2019 | 4.4 miles | 6 | |
| 13 | Harry Caplan House | Feb 2020 | 4.4 miles | 5 | |
| 14 | YourLife (Bentley Heath) | Sep 2019 | 4.8 miles | 4 | |
| 15 | Hereward College | Jan 2022 | 3.2 miles | 4 | |
| 16 | St Peters Care | Not yet rated | – | 2.6 miles | 6 |
| 17 | Amicale Healthcare Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.4 miles | 5 |
| 18 | Anchor Care Services | Not yet rated | – | 4.0 miles | 5 |
| 19 | Prime 4 Care Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.5 miles | 7 |
| 20 | Trends Healthcare Coventry | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 5 |
| 21 | Clements Health Care Coventry | Not yet rated | – | 4.7 miles | 5 |
The full list for sensory impairment care covering Balsall Common: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Sensory impairment care in Balsall Common by the numbers
Registered for sensory impairment care: 21 out of 30 agencies covering Balsall Common (70%). 93% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points below the 95% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for sensory impairment care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for sensory impairment care: A & L Enablement Services (Care & Support) Limited, YourLife (Kenilworth) and Social Care Academy - Warwickshire. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2018. Newest: September 2026. Within 2 miles of Balsall Common centre: 2 offices. 6 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Solihull has 32 agencies registered for sensory impairment care; of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for sensory impairment care: 70% here, 56% across Solihull.
In the West Midlands, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Sensory impairment care: what it means
Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
- Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
Support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Solihull as a whole.
Nearby towns: sensory impairment care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsall Common | – | 21 | 14 |
| Knowle | 3.9 mi | 33 | 24 |
| Kenilworth | 4.5 mi | 54 | 27 |
| Bentley Heath | 4.5 mi | 32 | 23 |
| Dorridge | 4.7 mi | 26 | 21 |
| Solihull | 6.2 mi | 72 | 43 |
| Coventry | 6.4 mi | 105 | 42 |
Council support
Solihull
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Questions families ask about sensory impairment care in Balsall Common
Which home care agencies in Balsall Common offer sensory impairment care?
21 of the 30 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Balsall Common list sensory impairment care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include A & L Enablement Services (Care & Support) Limited, YourLife (Kenilworth) and Social Care Academy - Warwickshire.
How are home care agencies in Balsall Common rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 15. Of those, 14 (93%) are Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 6 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Balsall Common?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Solihull council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Solihull council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Solihull council.
How can I pick between agencies in Balsall Common?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 21 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 12 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about sensory impairment care in towns near Balsall Common?
Balsall Common has 21, with 14 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Knowle (3.9 miles): 33, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Kenilworth (4.5 miles): 54, 27 rated Good or Outstanding; Bentley Heath (4.5 miles): 32, 23 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care near Balsall Common
- Sensory impairment care in Knowle 3.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Kenilworth 4.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Bentley Heath 4.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Dorridge 4.7 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Solihull 6.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Coventry 6.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Warwick 8.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Coleshill 8.1 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.