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Care Provided by Orchard House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 31 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Please contact us for up to date fees
Contact Orchard House Nursing Home 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
- Orchard House (Midlands) Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sheela Varughese (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Everybody is welcome- protected mealtimes
Parking
- Parking onsite
Orchard House Nursing Home Reviews (27)
Orchard House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.462) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard House Nursing Home has 27 reviews.
The home was clean, well-organised, and had a lovely atmosphere. My mom really enjoyed her stay and was treated with dignity and compassion throughout. It gave our family great peace of mind knowing she was in such good hands.
Thank you to everyone involved for making her respite stay such a positive experience. We would highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to look after your mom. We hope to see you all in the future if you are in need of respite again.
Meals are great here always plenty to choose from.
Also great activities team everyone seems to get involved. Always plenty to do to keep the residents minds active and hand busy everyday.
I'd send mum here again in a heart beat.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review the home. We are glad that you were made to feel welcome and are happy with the services and activities aimed towards the residents.
Thank you all so very much for all your care and all you do. I will miss coming and seeing you all.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to look after both of your parents. We will all miss you and the family visiting. We hope your mum has settled in well at her new home and we all miss her.
The service at this care home is excellent. My gran is treated very nicely and looked after well. The staff are lovely and interact with her well. The events and activities are well planned and delivered excellently.
Thank you for your kind review. The families opinions really matter but ultimately as long as your Gran is happy that is our aim.
She was greeted by helpful, friendly staff and within days was happier and more settled than she had been for a long time.
Everyone has been exceptionally welcoming and the stimulation through activities has been excellent.
The food is wonderful and they always have alternative options if Mom doesn't want to eat anything.
Thank you for taking the time to post this review, it means a lot to the home that you are happy but ultimately your mom is happy.
Well done to all the team at Orchard House.
Thank you for your lovely review. Your mother has settled well and it is a pleasure to care for her at Orchard House.
My dad moved to Orchard House as he needed end-of-life care. In the two weeks Dad was resident, he - and our whole family - were treated so well. The staff were so positive, kind and caring. There was always someone on hand if we needed anything. The food looked lovely, and plentiful. The home has a very homely atmosphere, and seemed very well organised. At a very difficult time for the family, it was a relief to know Dad was in such good hands, and we are very thankful and appreciate all the care Dad received.
Thank you for your kind words, even though your dad was only with us a short period of time it was our pleasure to have looked after him.
Couldn’t thank the care home enough for always involving my nan in activities and caring for her, especially one staff member in particular for always including us. My nan seems very happy and is well-loved by all members of staff.
Thank you for your kind words. Your comments will be forwarded to the staff and we are pleased that you are happy with the activities provided.
My sister has been at Orchard House with Vascular Dementia for 13 years and has been well looked after, her Dementia deteriorated over the years, when she was first admitted to the home the hospital gave her three months she has survived covid twice which she incidentally picked up in hospital when she had pneumonia. The home puts on a number of events for the residents and their loved ones, which include singers musicians, animals, WWII Day and St Georges Day. The security is well managed and any sign of flu there is lock down this was one of the reasons very few residents were lost. from my family keep up the great work.
Thank you for your review and your very kind words about Orchard House. It is a pleasure to look after your sister and as she has been with Orchard House for a long period of time she is very much a part of the home and is loved by all.
I must say, the new manager and the new staff especially the activity organisers have completely gone above and beyond to ensure the residents and their families are looked after and kept amused.
Mum has deteriorated health-wise but still the care continues.
Well done, keep it up.
Thank you for your lovely kind words. It is a pleasure for the staff to look after your mum and she is loved by all and it is lovely to see her getting involved with all activities.
I know mom really enjoys the daily activities and singalongs, also relaxing in the conservatory watching the wildlife in the garden.
The Namaste care and positive attitude has helped mom feel safe, relaxed and like she is at home.
I am very happy with the standard of cleanliness and improvement constantly being made to make the home a nice place to live.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to look after your mom especially when we see her smiley face on a day to day basis.
My mum has been a resident here for 4 years and I can say that I am very happy with her care. We did find it difficult at first as didn't want Mum to have to go into a home, there have been several changes with staff managers and new ownership. The home is lovely, Mum is loved by all the staff and the staff are very approachable, we can voice any concerns freely to the staff. The food is freshly cooked on the premises and contains a good variety of nutrition. The activity coordinators (2 of them) give the residents really good stimulation in the namaste room. They have frequent functions with good entertainment for family and residents to join in. Mum has a lovely room and is comfortable in there and has her own personal pictures on the wall. Her laundry is done by the brilliant housekeepers. I have to say that this home has improved a lot over the four years Mum has been there and now have regular staff who all know Mum's needs.
Thank you for your review, your mum is loved by all of the staff, it is our pleasure to look after her. We are pleased to hear that the home is improving and we aim to continue to do so.
Staff always listen to us about Mom but the bond the activities coordinator has got with Mom and us too as a family is so lovely.
Thank you all.
Thank you for your kind words. Your comments mean a lot to all the staff mentioned.
My uncle passed away in the care of Orchard House not too long ago. We as a family are grateful for the love and care given to him during his time in the home. Nothing was too much trouble for the nurses and care staff. The home was always clean and tidy. Uncle's clothes were always washed and clean. The meals were good hearty meals which Uncle enjoyed. We could not wish for a better place for Uncle to be in his last days. The end-of-life care was amazing.
Thank you for your kind words. Your uncle was loved by us all and it was our pleasure to care for him.
I have recently seen many improvements throughout the home and I look forward to seeing this continue and grow.
Highly recommend for your loved ones.
Thank you for your kind words, it is a pleasure to look after your dad.
My mum is in this nursing home and is being very well looked after and cared for. The staff are very friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. Mum is much happier and comfortable and settled now.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It is a pleasure to look after your mum here at Orchard House.
Recently, our father was a resident in their nursing home following a severe stroke. He was only there a few months before he sadly passed away. The care he received during his stay was amazing. He was treated like a man. Even in his final days, the care continued at the highest level, and we as a family received the same attention and compassion. Communication between them and us was always forthcoming. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
Thank you for your very kind words; it was a pleasure to look after your father.
The residents are happy and contented living in Orchard House made possible by the care and kindness of the staff who are very approachable with any concerns we may have and encourage improvement in residents' wellbeing.
Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure to look after your wife.
Orchard House provides outstanding care in all departments. This is based on the quality of care our mother has received over a period of 20 years! Most importantly the nursing care is exemplary. Mum has really thrived in a wonderfully caring environment where all the needs of the residents are met. We have always found it a warm and welcoming place to visit, where Mum is so happy and content with life at Orchard House. We would not hesitate to recommend this home to family and friends!
Thank you for your kind words. We consider you to be part of the Orchard House family as much as your mum.
My wife has been in Orchard House since September 2018. The level of care has been consistently excellent. The nursing staff are very competent and the carers are conscientious, friendly and helpful. The care manager is approachable and always helpful. I am very impressed by the high standards of care shown in Orchard House.
Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure to look after your wife.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 September 2025Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard House Nursing Home
What types of Care is Orchard House Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Orchard House Nursing Home have?
There are 23 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Orchard House Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Orchard House Nursing Home to the centre of Sutton Coldfield?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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