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The Leys

Old Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, Worcestershire B48 7TQ
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The Leys welcomes older residents with physical and mental health needs but not requiring nursing care. At the heart of The Leys' person-centred approach is a simple philosophy endorsed by all of the staff: to provide care the way that they would wish for their own relatives.

The Leys aims to provide care in an environment that looks and feels like a home away from home. They believe this is... 

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Care Provided by The Leys

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 20 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,100 - £1,500£1,100 - £1,500
Residential Dementia Care£1,100 - £1,500£1,100 - £1,500

Contact The Leys to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Prices are dependant on rooms and care needs.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Tours

Onsite Tours of The LeysUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)From 17th May 2021, visitors are permitted by appointment provided they have had a negative lateral flow test on the day of the visit. PPE must be worn throughout the visit, and hand sanitiser must be used. Social distancing guidelines will be in place. However we will aim withing these guidelines to give you a true flavour of every day life at the home in line with our ethos of providing a "home from home".
Remote Tours of The LeysUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)We can provide the opportunity to meet the team and take a tour of the home via the Facebook messenger app or via Zoom. These tours typically last 10-15 minutes. We cover the grounds, the lounges, accommodation and daily lives of residents. We do not have any restrictions on when you can "visit" - we believe you should get a true flavour of the home, but we would ask you to avoid 12:30 - 1:30pm as residents have their lunch at that time.

Good to Know

Owner

  • Dau Care Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Elaine Adams (Operations Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (16)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)

Parking

  • On-site car park.

The Leys Reviews (79)

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The Leys has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.943) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Leys has 79 reviews.

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Review from Janet E (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Marius C (Grandson of Resident) published on 17 October 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from T N (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Sarah A (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Tracey P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from A P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 6 August 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Thomas Q (Son of Resident) published on 29 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Michelle J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Christine S (Sister of Resident) published on 29 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from R B (Brother of Resident) published on 26 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Wendy P (Friend of Resident) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Anne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from T N (Regular Volunteer) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Lynda M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Meet the Team (7)

Elaine
Elaine Job Title Operations ManagerJoined 1994
Julie
Julie Job Title Head ChefJoined 2025
Wendy
Wendy Job Title Acting Senior Care AssistantJoined 2020
Kim
Kim Job Title CarerJoined 2018
Sophie
Sophie Job Title CarerJoined 2025
Angie
Angie Job Title CarerJoined 2025
Rashid
Rashid Job Title CarerJoined 2024

Frequently Asked Questions about The Leys

How much does The Leys cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,100 and £1,500 for residential care (respite between £1,100 and £1,500) and between £1,100 and £1,500 for residential dementia care (respite between £1,100 and £1,500). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up.

What types of Care is The Leys registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Leys have?

There are 16 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Leys?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Leys to the centre of Birmingham?

8.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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