Bryony House
30 Bryony Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands B29 4BX
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Care Provided by Bryony House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 35 Service Users
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
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
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
- Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,147 - £1,183
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,147 - £1,183
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,071 - £1,071
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,071 - £1,071
excluding Hairdressing and chiropodist
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
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NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Bryony House Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Lorraine Whittaker (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Family and friends welcome to visit at any time except meal times
Parking
- On-site parking
Bryony House Reviews (16)
Bryony House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.267) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bryony House has 16 reviews.
I have always found the staff helpful and welcoming. When I visit, they have always made the person I visit available. They have always answered questions and kept me informed when I visit regarding my friend's situation. I have not visited when activities are being undertaken but have been welcomed into some entertainments. The residents have certainly enjoyed the entertainments. I would recommend the home to others.
The staff at Bryony House are fantastic - kind and caring. They do everything they can for the residents to make them feel at home. They went above and beyond to get my mum to eat when she had not been eating before she went to live there. My mum could not be better cared for anywhere else. When I see her she tells me how lovely all the staff are and how she likes living at Bryony House. I don't worry about her all the time anymore because I know she is being well looked after.
Thank you, Karen, for your very kind words. Your mum has been an absolute pleasure since she arrived.
Security, security and communication with residents' families is good.
It offers a wide range of activities which relatives can tailor to the residents' needs.
My father is looked after well, food options are excellent to suit his dietary needs.
Above all, he is happy which is important to all our family.
The food is very good and the activities and events organised are great for the residents.
I used to visit this home in a professional capacity so had no doubt that when my mother needed care this was the place!
Thank you for your kind words, it is always appreciated.
He loves the activities especially when have a singer and music.
My mother has been at Bryony House for nearly ten years and thinks of Bryony House as her home. She is always complimentary about the food and looks forward to the many assisted activities that are offered.
Internal decorations and rooms are second to none.
Father-in-law has only praised his care with everything at hand, lovely room, wonderful meals and staff always have time for a chat as well as caring.
Thank you, Joseph, for your kind words, very much appreciated.
Bryony House is a lovely home for my dad. He has a warm, cosy room, overlooking the garden. The food is fantastic - he loves it. The home is always clean and smells nice. The staff are friendly and helpful. Can't thank everyone enough, always something going on to keep him happy. Thank you.
Thank you for your very kind comments; we are pleased you are happy with your dad's care.
Visited my mother who is very well cared for and happy. Staff were very helpful and accommodating as usual, not to mention friendly as well.
Thank you, Keith, for your kind words, we always welcome your feedback.
It was my mother-in-law's 94th birthday and a beautiful day. The staff were extremely helpful in supporting us to take her out into the gardens. A wheelchair was provided and a tray of tea (teapot, milk jugs, napkins etc.) brought down to us. It made the day special and enriched the birthday for all concerned.
Thank you very much for your kind words, we are very happy your family had an enjoyable experience for your mother-in-law's birthday.
When entering the home it smells lovely and whoever you come across will be friendly and helpful.
Her room is kept clean and tidy, enjoyable food and mid-morning tea, afternoon tea and cake. Entertainment is there if you want to join in.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Gill, always.
Staff were very welcoming and helpful at sign-in. My aunt was comfortable and happy in her room. Her birthday being acknowledged by everyone gave her pleasure. Our request to take her into the garden for tea and the cake my cousin had brought was enthusiastically received and the whole operation smoothly facilitated. A well-presented tea tray was brought out and my aunt chatted about memories and contributed to general conversation happily. The whole visit was very successful and a memorable family occasion.
After being here for nearly three years, we are still more than happy that my husband is having the best care and he is happy. On the odd occasion we've had a query, it has been dealt with promptly.
The food is lovely and all home-cooked, Mom enjoys the tea and cake every day at 3 pm and to be honest, so do I. There is a family BBQ with activities and a singer every year, this is great as you get to see your loved ones having fun. They also have several singers coming in throughout the year which the residents all enjoy and have a dance to. There are days when small therapy ponies come for a visit and other little animals, very therapeutic for residents.
The garden is beautiful.
Overall, this home is excellent and it would take a lot to beat it, my mom is very settled and happy here.
Thank you, Yvonne, for your very kind and gracious words.
My brother has been at Bryony House since Sept 2019. He is very contented with the way he is looked after and that as a vegetarian they have gone out of their way to meet his needs. As a visitor, I have always found the home to be clean and tidy and the staff most helpful, though as with most homes, they work very hard, because of staff shortages. This is a well-run home with activities for the residents to do throughout the week and has a cheery atmosphere. My brother loves the outdoors and takes full advantage of Bryony's beautiful and extensive garden, weather permitting. During Covid, we were able to talk with him over video calls, as the home was in lockdown and all residents were kept Covid-free. It is good to know that my brother is in a good and pleasant place, run by kind and caring staff.
Thank you so much, Colin, for your extremely kind words.
I helped an old friend move into Bryony House, some nine years ago. Right from day one, he has received the very best of care. He is kept very clean at all times, nicely dressed and has more than enough of the well-cooked and well-presented food. Whilst he is not always ready to join in with all of the activities, the staff always make sure that he is comfortable. His room is always clean and tidy and the staff are always on hand if he needs them. The management and staff are always very welcoming and keep me informed of any relevant details. My friend, who is in his 90's, could not be in better hands and I would recommend this home to anyone.
Thank you for your very kind comments and review Len.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 May 2025- Caring Requires improvement
- Effective Requires improvement
- Responsive Requires improvement
- Safe Inadequate
- Well-led Inadequate
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Bryony House
What types of Care is Bryony House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bryony House have?
There are 35 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bryony House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bryony House to the centre of Birmingham?
4.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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