Millwater
Residential care home · Birmingham
164-168 Waterloo Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8LD
Run by Lifeways Community Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2023
- 6.8Our score
- Beds19
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0121 706 3707
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 September 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Millwater
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-2944642016
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Millwater
Millwater provides residential care with 24-hour support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and complex needs. Its support is intended to be individual, with assessments considering personal needs, wellbeing and desired outcomes before a placement is accepted.
Residents can take part in cooking, cleaning and activities within the home, while support may also help them access opportunities they enjoy. On-call systems are fitted as standard in the provider’s flat schemes, and people can work towards greater independence, including moving from shared housing to a flat if their needs and support plan allow it.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Birmingham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newday Nursing HomeBirmingham | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lindale Residential Care HomeBirmingham | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Arden Lodge Residential Care Home for Elder AdultsBirmingham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Flint Green HouseBirmingham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sherbourne GrangeBirmingham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Lifeways Community Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeton GrangeBirmingham | Good | 7.4 | |
| The RoydBirmingham | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Greenlands ViewBirmingham | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Ash HouseCoventry | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| River LodgeBurton-on-Trent | Good | 8.0 | |
| Trent ViewBurton-on-Trent | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodbury ViewWorcester | Good | 8.0 | |
| BulwellNottingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kingdom HouseSheffield | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elm Tree HouseRochdale | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cambridge ParkTwickenham | Good | 8.0 | |
| BarleycombeSudbury | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support plans can enable moves towards greater independence
Ask about
- On-call systems are stated as standard for flat schemes
Suits: Adults needing 24-hour support for complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
164-168 Waterloo Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8LD
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Questions families ask
Can residents choose their support and where they live?
Yes. Millwater assesses individual needs and desired outcomes, and residents can accept or decline an offered placement. Their choices are discussed throughout the process.
Can residents get help when they need it?
Yes. The flat schemes have on-call systems as standard, allowing residents to reach someone easily when support is needed.
What happens if a resident’s care needs change?
Millwater continually reviews each person’s needs to provide the right level of support, aiming to help them become more independent where possible.
Can a partner move into the flat as well?
Yes, couples can be supported together, but both partners must have support needs.
How long does it take to move into a Millwater house?
It usually takes four to six weeks, including two weeks to set up the tenancy. Urgent cases may be completed more quickly depending on the individual circumstances.
How much does Millwater cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Millwater for its weekly fee. As a guide, Birmingham council paid on average £918 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.