The Boat House
Residential care home · Tamworth
24-28 Lichfield Street, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3QN
Run by Pharos Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01827 289654
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 August 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Boat House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1955247362
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Boat House
The Boat House combines residential care with supported living for 20 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a canal-side setting near Tamworth. The residential area has eight single rooms with ensuite wet rooms, while 12 attached flats provide a more independent housing option.
Support packages can include direct care, domestic living skills, community activities and an outreach day service. Individual plans are shaped around assessed needs, with assistive technology and wheelchair-adapted vehicles supporting safe access to local facilities. The service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with support designed to help people progress towards supported living.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Tamworth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Farm Lodge Care HomeTamworth | 0.6 miles | |||
| Bonehill LodgeTamworth | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Spring Tree Rest HomeTamworth | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Walsingham Support - StaffordshireTamworth | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marmion Nursing HomeTamworth | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Pharos Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine HouseBirmingham | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Sutton HouseBirmingham | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Highfield HouseWalsall | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| The LodgeWednesbury | Good | 7.4 | |
| Ash HouseWillenhall | Requires improvement | 5.6 |
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
24-28 Lichfield Street, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3QN
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Questions families ask
Who is The Boathouse suitable for?
It provides residential and supported housing for 20 adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
How many residents can live in the residential home?
The residential part accommodates eight service users. Each person has a large single room with a modern en-suite wet room.
Is support available around the clock?
Yes. The service is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by fully trained and qualified staff.
Does the service provide wheelchair-accessible transport?
Yes. The service has three vehicles, including two adapted for wheelchair access, for helping service users get out and about.
How much does The Boat House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Boat House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Staffordshire council paid on average £2,570 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.