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.
I have always found staff/management to be approachable, friendly and caring towards Mom and myself. When I have raised any concerns I may have, or just engage in conversation, I have always found them taking the time to listen.
Excellent care home, lovely staff. My mom is very happy here.
The staff are all lovely and very caring. They are all helpful if you have any questions.
The patients are treated with kindness, patience and dignity, which is all you can ask for your loved ones.
Clean, pleasant home. Staff are always helpful and attentive.
Mom has been here for 11 months, since being here she looks 10 years younger, walks far better and all over seems better herself.
The care is good, pleased with the food.
Wonderful care home, very competent, friendly staff. Care to residents is exceptional. Relaxed atmosphere.
I have been living at Orchard Blythe for the last 3 and a half years and would not wish to be anywhere else. We have lovely carers who are there when we need them from getting us up in the morning at about 8.30-9 o clock and go to bed in the evening when we are ready. They make our beds and prepare all our meals (I don't have any complaints). We also have a very good entertainments manager, who also organises things.
I waited for her place because I knew this was the best place. I had a neighbour whose father had been at this home for 4 years and she had nothing but praise for the care her dad had received at Orchard Blythe. Since moving in, my mom's care has been beyond reproach.
Caring, supportive and excellent care. The accolade is that my mom says she is "happy" and that's all that matters.
My mom has been a resident since the 14th of October 2017. She seems well cared for, clean and tidy. She is always saying the food is great.
I have found the staff very helpful, the care home is always clean, tidy and always warm. My husband is a resident and is happy, I know he is in good hands and is looked after. A big thank you to all the staff.
In the 3 years Mom has been a resident here, she has been cared for in an excellent way. The staff are wonderful with her and she is more than happy to live here. Thank you to everyone who looks after and cares for Mom.
The home is run so efficiently. Spotlessly clean. Friendly staff. All residents look happy.
Very friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere.
Since arriving at the care home, I have experienced nothing but kindness from all the staff. I am looked after well.
Always seems clean and tidy.
Mom is much better in the home.
She is more active with people round her.
We know she is waiting well and gets help that she needs with daily living.
Generally, my relative's care is good. The staff treat them with respect and always seem to be caring and considerate of their needs.
My relative's room is very suitable for their needs and they are well cared for in terms of their cleanliness needs too.
I do have concerns with regard to the staff levels and consistency. Particularly in relation to general housekeeping of their room or their laundry. I feel that standards here are declining. Rooms are not as well maintained as before. There is also a lack of entertainment at times. When the entertainment organiser is absent, this is a major concern as, without it, my relative has little to do. Food choices are poor.
Our mother has been at the home for eighteen months and has been looked after very well. Her health has improved greatly and she is happy, which is everything to us. The staff are very happy to help with any questions we have and lastly, mom is pleased with the food.
Home is always very clean. Staff are brilliant and very helpful.
Mom has now been in the care of the excellent team at Orchard Blythe for 12 months. Throughout that period, we have never had any concerns about the quality of the care and support provided. All of the staff, at every level, have ensured that mom has had every need catered for. Indeed, mom has recently had a fall, resulting in a broken wrist requiring the staff to provide extra help in washing, dressing etc. This has been undertaken without any fuss to make mom comfortable. We are extremely pleased with everything about Orchard Blythe.
I was only a resident for a month or so to recuperate. I had a very positive experience.
All the staff from the management down are really kind and helpful, the environment was very pleasant and welcoming and the food was lovely. Nothing was too much trouble.
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...
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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.
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