I am very happy with the care shown to my father. The staff are very friendly and helpful.Pamela O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff have all been excellent and have far exceeded my expectations. We are more than happySteve W(Son of Resident/Service User)

Dad is happy in the home. The staff are caring and friendlyM A K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I am very happy with the care shown to my father. The staff are very friendly and helpful.Pamela O(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff have all been excellent and have far exceeded my expectations. We are more than happySteve W(Son of Resident/Service User)

Dad is happy in the home. The staff are caring and friendlyM A K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The Knowles in Tile Hill village, near Solihull, offers care to people aged 65+, those with physical disabilities and people living with dementia.
The care home accommodates 38 residents.
Dementia care is available thanks to trained, caring staff and facilities such as sensory areas, reminiscence activities and memory boxes.
Residents can pursue hobbies, get involved in gardening in the care home's large grounds or simply relax in the sensory beach-themed garden.
Residents can enjoy delicious, nutritious home cooked meals of their choice.
Care Provided by The Knowles
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Knowles for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Knowles to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Knowles Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sonya Kelly (Acting Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
The Knowles Reviews (141)
The Knowles has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.629) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Knowles has 141 reviews.
As the home is on two floors residents, who have a bedroom on the first floor cannot go to their room during the daytime as there are no staff permanently up there. There is often an unpleasant smell of urine in the lounges. Food is mainly reheated and not prepared from fresh produce and this contributes to it not looking very appetising. The permanent staff are efficient, caring and capable of looking after the residents well. However, there seems to be a high staff turnover and are depending on agency staff. Overall, The Knowles does a good job of caring for residents.
Thank you for praising the high quality of our care. We always listen and act on concerns to improve. As with most care homes we have to use agency staff to cover sickness. Our meals are supplied by award-winning caterers Appetito. We are proud of the cleanliness of our home but with mainly dementia residents accidents are inevitable.
My friend is very happy, content and making lots of new friends.
First attracted to this care home when seeing the number of carers and their interactions with the residents. The carers are very attentive to the needs of the residents and always have time to assist the residents in whatever their needs, always willing to talk to visitors and relatives and discuss their progress.
Excellent home could not be happier, staff go out of there way to please, could not be happier knowing my mother is being so well cared for. The new manager thought of my mum's needs and changed her room to enjoy the garden.
Excellent staff, very happy.
The Knowles is a lovely homely home - staff are very good and caring.
We recently took my mother in law out. All the staff had reminded her and encouraged her to feel positive and get ready, even making sure she didn't eat too much before we arrived.
When we returned it was just like going back home. She was greeted with great humour and asked all about her adventure.
Leaving her in the knowledge that she is safe and happy is a true gift - thank you!
There are lots of activities for the residents, dancing, singing, Jumping Jacques and more. The manager and assistant who run the home are very dedicated and out the care of the residents 1st in every case.
I give the level of care 10 out of 10.
Always approachable and keep me informed of any issues with my dad.
I am absolutely overwhelmed by the support, care and dedication of the staff. Their attention to detail and needs of each resident can be clearly seen, especially the Acting Senior. Staff are dedicated, have a sense of humor and will assist and discuss my mother's care at every opportunity. The residents are happy and you can clearly see they are safe, secure and cared for.
We find the home to be warm and inviting and mum's care to be very good. She seems to be happy and contented.
All the full-time staff including cleaners, cooks and maintenance staff show a willingness to help whenever they can.
The home is warm and friendly with lots of carers who are all very attentive, facilities and bedrooms are good.
The home is clean and comfortable for its residents. The staff are kind and helpful to residents but the laundry is haphazard and items get lost or are poorly treated. My only concern would be that there is not enough to occupy or stimulate residents during the day. I realise that costs must be taken into consideration, but leaving residents sat in front of a TV is no good for people with poor eyesight or hearing and is not enough to occupy what minds they have left.
Very friendly caring staff.
The staff are lovely, very caring. My brother is looked after well. The bedrooms are nice, very clean. The staff are always coming around with hot drinks and snacks.
My husband has only been here for two weeks and everything about the care and home has been first class.
She is 97 years old and this was an enormous change for her, but I cannot speak highly enough of the staff at The Knowles, they put her at ease and made her feel very welcome.
The care and support received has been of a very high standard, and all of us family members have been welcomed on each visit.
The time has now come for Mum to move on to a permanent placement and we would like to thank all the staff at The Knowles for everything they have done over the last six weeks.
The home is clean and always smells nice.
Visitors are welcomed anytime.
The food and activities/entertainment are good.
The manager and staff are always available to talk to.
Dad seems to have settled in well. I am made to feel very welcome when I visit.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 June 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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