Rated Care Homes

Star Service

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 2 ratings

    Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.

  • 8 years

    since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.

  • 34 of 49

    rated home care services in Sandwell are rated Good, like this one.

Star Service: inspection record

Home care, Sandwell

Rated Good in April 2019, up from Requires improvement.

Star Service: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 6 April 2019. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

About the service: The service is registered to and managed by Sandwell Council. People who used the service received their support and care in their own homes within the community. The service comprised of three different elements. Short Term Assessment and Reablement [STAR], Fast Response and Own Bed Instead. All three elements supported people when they were unwell, had suffered an injury, or required end of life care. This enabled a timely discharge from hospital or could prevent the need for a hospital admission. The service provided was time limited, in general six weeks, and for the majority of care and support packages there was no charge.

Read the rest of CQC's summary

People's experience of using this service: People were supported by staff that were caring and compassionate and were treated with dignity and respect. Staff listened and responded to any concerns or worries people had and used these as opportunities to improve.

People received person centred care and support based on their individual needs and preferences. Staff were aware of people's life histories and individual preferences. They used this information to develop positive, meaningful relationships with people.

People told us they felt well cared for by staff who treated them with respect and dignity and encouraged them to maintain relationships and keep their independence for as long as possible.

The provider ensured people had consistency with staff members, as a result people and staff were able to build positive relationships. People were supported by staff who had the skills and knowledge to meet their needs. Staff understood and felt confident in their role.

Staff liaised with other health care professionals to ensure people's safety and meet their health needs.

Where people lacked capacity, staff worked with the local authority to make sure they minimised any restrictions on people's freedom for their safety and wellbeing.

Staff spoke positively about working for the provider. They felt well supported and that they could talk to management at any time, feeling confident any concerns would be acted on promptly. They felt valued and happy in their role.

Audits were completed by staff and the registered manager to check the quality and safety of the service.

The registered manager, operations manager and service manager worked well to lead the staff team in their roles and ensure people received a good service.

More information is in Detailed Findings below

Questions to ask the service

  1. The last rating is 8 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the service did about any points in it.
  3. Ask how visit times are agreed and who covers when your usual carer is away.

Registration details

Registered manager
Samantha Little
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Domiciliary care service
Who it supports
Dementia, Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Mental Health, Older People, People who misuse drugs and alcohol, People with an eating disorder, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

2 inspection reports, latest 6 April 2019. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council runs 3 services, all in the West Midlands. 2 are rated Good or Outstanding and 1 has no rating yet.

Other services run by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

  1. G
    Fountain Court Good. Care home, Sandwell
  2. –
    Harvest View Not yet rated. Care home with nursing, Sandwell

Getting help from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Star Service provide nursing care?
The Care Quality Commission's register does not list nursing care for Star Service.
When was Star Service last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Star Service was published on 6 April 2019.
Who runs Star Service?
Star Service is run by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. It runs 3 services, all in the West Midlands.
What is Star Service's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 6 April 2019.

Contact

Address
100 Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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  4. –
    2M Health & Home Care Services Ltd - Birmingham No overall rating, 0.5 miles away
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    Choice First Health and Home Care Ltd Not yet rated, 0.5 miles away

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