Fordrough Cottage
Residential care home · Birmingham
312-314, Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3PU
Run by Forward Plus West Midlands Ltd
- GoodCQC · Nov 2022
- 7.4Our score
- Beds4
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0121 406 5035
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 November 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Fordrough Cottage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-5134518090
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Fordrough Cottage
Fordrough Cottage provides specialist residential support and bespoke accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs, including behaviours that challenge. The home is designed for people who need tailored support within a community setting.
Its wider service model includes supported living, community support and learning pathways, with activities focused on developing skills, relationships and independence. The home is intended as a domestic-style environment rather than an institutional setting. The home supports adults with autism or learning disability alongside associated complex needs and individual support requirements.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Birmingham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Court Residential Care HomeBirmingham | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| West Heath HouseBirmingham | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Limes CHNBirmingham | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Austin Rose Care HomeBirmingham | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Haddon HouseBirmingham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Bespoke complex-care accommodation
- Domestic-style residential setting
- Support for behaviours that challenge
Suits: Adults with autism, learning disability or complex care needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
312-314, Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3PU
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Questions families ask
How many people does Fordrough Cottage support?
Fordrough Cottage provides a specialist home environment for four individuals.
Who is Fordrough Cottage suitable for?
It supports people with autism or ASD, learning disabilities and associated complex needs, including behaviours that challenge.
What support does Fordrough Cottage provide?
They provide meaningful one-to-one support intended to help each person maximise and exceed their potential.
How much does Fordrough Cottage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Fordrough Cottage for its weekly fee. As a guide, Birmingham council paid on average £1,836 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.