Orchard Blythe offers a caring, friendly and compassionate environmentDavid R(Son of Resident/Service User)
Orchard Blythe offers a caring, friendly and compassionate environmentDavid R(Son of Resident/Service User)
Orchard Blythe care home is located in Birmingham and is committed to quality long-term provision, treating all residents as an individual and respecting their privacy and dignity.
The home is part of care provider Runwood Homes' expanding range, which is highly-regarded in the sector for the difference made to the lives of older and vulnerable people.
Care Provided by Orchard Blythe
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,350
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1,150 - £1,704
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1,150 - £1,704
Contact Orchard Blythe 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
Group/Owner
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hayley Ford (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (14)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Orchard Blythe Reviews (114)
Orchard Blythe has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard Blythe has 114 reviews.
Thank you to all the staff.
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I am so pleased that you are happy with the care your mother receives, it means a lot to the team to hear comments like this. We always work to improve life for our residents. I will ensure that the team are made aware of your lovely comments thank you again.
So happy with the care provided for our Dad. All the staff are there to support us and keep us informed every step of the way. Nothing is too much trouble and we know Dad is receiving the care he needs. Dad is very settled here and that is a great comfort for us as moving a loved one into care is a very difficult decision.
Just a say a Thank you for doing the review, i am pleased that Dad is settling and that you feel we have kept you informed every step of the way, i will ensure this is passed onto the team . thank you again
Cannot praise all staff enough. They have all taken time to get to personally know mom and what she likes and doesn't. It's not just about keeping her safe and well it's about knowing her as an individual which the Orchard Blythe team all do.
Thank you so much for your review it is much appreciated , i will pass your comments onto the staff thank you again.
Staff are superb, always attentive to mother and all residents. We get regular updates on activities and outings. My mother's clothes/ room are always clean and nothing is ever too much trouble. The home is secure and we could not be more pleased with the home and are very satisfied our mother is receiving the stimulation and care she needs.
Thank you so much for your review it is lovely to know that Mum and yourself are happy with the care mum received. I will ensure that this is passed onto the staff Thank you again
Mum has been at Orchard Blythe over 18 months now and is so happy there. The staff are all fantastic, nothing is too much for them. Mum loves all the activities available and the singers are really good. Family are also able to attend some of the events too. There is a hairdresser which mum loves going to and trips out too. Mum loves the food and since being at orchard Blythe has had no falls! It is lovely to go and visit mum. We can meet in her room or in the lounge area where we can have a lovely chat over a cuppa. Our minds are totally at rest knowing that mum is being well looked after. Thank you so much for the excellent care and support you all give mum x
Nothing was to much trouble for them, unfortunately a nursing home was needed.
I will miss the friendly girls and care and compassion that was shown by all the management and staff.
Thank you for review it is much appreciated, i will pass on your comments to the staff , i wish you and mum all the best for the future
However, i must reiterate that Orchard Blythes greatest asset is its staff. They are just ideal for mum.
Thank you so much for the review and such lovely comments about the staff , they will really appreciate this, i am so happy that Mum is happy and yourselves with the care we provide thank you again.
ALL THE STAFF ARE GREAT AND I GET ON WELL WITH THEM.
I am sorry that certain things are not up to standards , i can reassure you that i will investigate this and see what can be done to put this right, if you have any concerns my door is always open and we can address any issues that you have, But thank you for the review it is much appreciated and i will pass on your message about how great the staff are.
All the staff we encountered were very pleasant and helpful. We were made to feel welcome on arrival. Our cousin seems very happy and well looked after.
Thankyou for your lovely comments I will pass them over to the staff
Excellent facilities with wonderful care.
Thank you for placing a review on the web site it is very much appreciated.
Staff are very kind, thoughtful and helpful in every respect. Excellent facilities.
Thank you for reviewing, it is much appreciated. I will ensure I pass your comments on to the staff team.
My mother has unfortunately had to reside in a care home for the first time. The staff have been brilliant. They are available, comforting and understanding to Mom's needs. I would recommend this care home.
Thank you for your review; it is very much appreciated. I will ensure that staff are aware of your kind comments, thank you again.
Everything I have seen is just professional, caring and lovely.
Blythe is a "6" star hotel.
Thank you for your lovely comments I am so pleased that you are happy with the care your father receives, we appreciate your kind words and will pass this on to the staff team. Thank you again
Cannot fault the home or the staff. They 100% take care of the person whom we visit. They nearly always phone me to say that he has returned from the hospital when admitted, they always telephone me when he is admitted. My resident loves it at Orchard Blythe and is well looked after. No issues.
Thank you for your review it is lovely to hear that you are pleased with the care we provide at Orchard Blythe. I will pass on your comments to the staff team thank you again.
Pleased with the lovely clean home. My uncle's room is lovely, and the staff are very friendly. They are approachable and answer any queries I’ve had. Happy with the care given. A variety of activities throughout the week. The meals look lovely. Thank you for caring for my precious uncle.
Thank you for your lovely comments; it is really appreciated to know that the staff are approachable and friendly - thank you again.
Always looks and smells clean and fresh.
Drinks are always being offered to residents and visitors.
A very caring home!
Thank you for your review; it is much appreciated, and thank you for the lovely comments. iwill ensure that staff are informed; thank you again.
Very welcoming. Dad was upset when I went there, mentioned it to the staff, going to play a game with him. Dad likes to be occupied, but they try to do that when they can.
Thank you for taking the time to do a review for us; it is much appreciated. I am pleased you found the home Welcoming. Thank you again.
He is content and happy and enjoys the level of attention that he receives.
Myself and wider family members have always been impressed with the facilities, catering, entertainment and all-round holistic care delivered here.
Thank you for taking the time to review us; it is very much appreciated, and the nice comments you wrote are lovely. I will ensure this is passed on to the staff. Thank you again.
Visited Mum this morning; she was in the lounge having her breakfast. Weetabix ad toast was freshly made. Helped her eat it. Staff kept a fresh supply of tea coming.
I am so happy that you took the time to review us; this is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Staff are brilliant.
Dad is excellent and happy to be here.
Thank you for taking the time to review us; it is very much appreciated. I am very pleased that Dad is happy and settled and that the staff are supportive and give Dad all the time he needs; thank you again.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 July 2019- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Outstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (16) & Events (0)
- Posted: Tuesday 07 Jul 2026Residents at Orchard Blythe Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a fantastic day out at Weston-super-Mare on 1 July, travelling in the home's company minibus for their...
- Posted: Thursday 04 Jun 2026Orchard Blythe Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, residents have been celebrating the success of a recent adapted cycling experience held at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre on 11th...
- Posted: Friday 08 May 2026Residents and staff from Orchard Blythe Care Home, part of Runwood Homes Group, enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of friendship, laughter, and delicious treats during a special visit to the Grimscote...
There are no upcoming events for Orchard Blythe.
Awards / Recognitions (12)
- Recipient: Runwood Homes LtdDate: Friday 30 Jan 2026
- Recipient: Runwood Homes LtdDate: Friday 31 Jan 2025
- Recipient: Runwood Homes LtdDate: Wednesday 31 Jan 2024
Meet the Team (5)
I have been involved in care since the age of 16. My career began at Caldwell Grange in 1983, where I worked until I was 21, leaving briefly after the birth of my first son. I continued my journey in the care sector, supporting both elderly individuals and those with learning disabilities throughout the district.
I dedicated 33 years to Warwickshire County Council until the homes were transferred to Runwood Homes in 2013. For the past 20 years, I’ve proudly served as the Manager at Orchard Blythe, part of the Runwood Homes group. Throughout my career, my focus has always been on delivering high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring our residents are at the heart of everything we do.
I have consistently worked hard to achieve strong CQC outcomes. At our last inspection, we were rated ‘Good’ in four areas and received an ‘Outstanding’ in Well-Led, something I am incredibly proud of. My goal at Orchard Blythe is to maintain or even exceed these standards.
On a personal note, I have two grown-up children. My son, now 37, is a Sergeant in the Royal Marines and has served since the age of 18. My daughter, aged 34, is a Team Leader at a fibre optics company. I am also a proud grandparent to two grandchildren, aged 13 and 6.
I’m Lisa Morgan, and I’ve been a cook for the past 28 years. I truly love my job and enjoy interacting with the residents, often being the first to dress up and get involved in activities. I take great pride in creating a positive atmosphere and engaging with everyone in the home.
In my spare time, I’ve learnt to knit, enjoy walking with my dog, and listen to music. I find these activities relaxing and fulfilling outside of my busy role.
I’ve been part of the team here for 6 years, and during that time, it has been incredibly rewarding to see the residents grow in confidence through activities, make new friends, and become a part of our close-knit community. I truly love being here and cherish the opportunity to work with such wonderful residents.
In my spare time, I enjoy going on holidays and exploring new places.
With over 22 years of experience in the care sector, I have dedicated my career to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Since joining Orchard Blythe in 2002, I have demonstrated unwavering commitment and passion for my work, starting as a domestic assistant and progressing to the role of Deputy Manager.
Over the years, I have gained invaluable experience by working across all departments within the home. This journey has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of care, enabling me to support both residents and staff effectively.
I take great pride in being part of an extraordinary team that is devoted to delivering exceptional care and support to our residents. I firmly believe in promoting dignity and independence, and I am passionate about empowering my team to uphold these values every day. Creating a nurturing and compassionate environment is at the core of everything I do, and it’s a responsibility I hold close to my heart.
I joined Orchard Blythe in 2017 as a Finance Administrator, bringing with me over 30 years of experience in administration. With a background in nursing and occupational therapy, I offer a unique perspective that allows me to connect deeply with both staff and residents.
Before joining Orchard Blythe, I worked as an occupational therapist in an older people’s setting, where I developed a passion for improving the quality of life for seniors. In my current role as Senior Administrator, I manage the day-to-day administration and financial operations of the home, alongside offering support across our other Homes within the Region
My responsibilities include liaising with families, managing contracts, overseeing budgets, and coordinating financial reporting.
In addition to my administrative duties, I enjoy participating in activities with the residents, fostering a sense of community and connection. I believe that engaging with residents is essential in creating a warm and welcoming environment.
I am dedicated to my work and take great pride in my compassionate approach, which I feel makes me a valued member of the Orchard Blythe team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Blythe
What types of Care is Orchard Blythe registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Orchard Blythe have?
There are 50 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Orchard Blythe?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Orchard Blythe to the centre of Birmingham?
8.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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