
Absolutely wonderful home! The manager and staff are beautiful peopleStephanie H(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)



Absolutely wonderful home! The manager and staff are beautiful peopleStephanie H(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)



The Orchards Care Home, a purpose-built setting situated in the popular residential area of Shard End, east of Birmingham, provides personalised nursing and nursing dementia care to older people.
With welcoming sitting rooms, spacious dining areas and en suite bedrooms, the home has been designed and furnished to offer residents a true home from home. The on site salon and cinema provide the opportunity to relax and enjoy a favourite...
Care Provided by The Orchards Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 72 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Orchards Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Orchards Care 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Simon Barnett(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
The Orchards Care Home Reviews (107)
The Orchards Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.589) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Orchards Care Home has 107 reviews.
Absolutely wonderful home! The manager and staff are beautiful people, who could not have done more to make my grandad feel at home during his stay. They excelled themselves and our expectations of care. My grandad returned home after his two weeks' stay like a new man. He thoroughly enjoyed his stay there and cannot praise the staff enough. He has made some lovely new friends which he can’t wait to meet again on his next visit. I would like to give a huge thank you to every member of The Orchards for making this experience the best we could have wished for - for my grandad, but also my family, as we were able to rest easy, knowing that he was in the best hands.
My mom came to The Orchards from Good Hope hospital, as we felt for her own safety she needed 24-hour care. It has been only a temporary placement as we had secured a place elsewhere, but I have to say I cannot fault this home. My mom has thrived, she has gained weight, she looks the best she has looked in months and it’s down to the love and care shown to my mom by the staff. I can’t stress enough what lovely caring people who work so hard and can’t do enough, they are an absolute asset to HC One. They genuinely care and are so friendly - nothing is too much trouble. If we hadn’t secured a place elsewhere, which is nearer to our home, I would keep her there without any hesitation. So to all your lovely staff, a massive thank you to you all. You’ve taken away so many worries and anxieties I had about my mom for the first time in years, I haven’t had to worry about her and she has been really happy and absolutely loves all the carers who look after her. You all deserve a pay rise.
My mum was placed in your care by our local hospital and the love and care shown by everyone we met reflected on just how much they give the people they care for. Mums car was above and beyond the call of duty and the warmness shown to us was equal to that too. When mum passed away they were so supportive and considerate was outstanding and very family orientated. Nothing is too much trouble for them a great team and a great care home too.
As my mum needs to be helped with food at times, her tray, bib and clothes get dirty with food and are not cleaned regularly. (Mainly her tray.)
We are sorry that you have experienced occasions whereupon food debris has been evident on Mum’s clothing, clothes protector and tray. Maintaining the dignity of our residents is of uttermost importance to us therefore we have discussed this concern with our care staff team to ensure this does not...
My mother has been well looked after during her time in The Orchards. Nothing is too much trouble. I can totally rely on her care and attention.
I am very pleased with all the staff. They look after my mom and are very curious to her. I would recommend this nursing home.
It was my Aunty's 100th Birthday this May and the staff did their utmost to make it a special day, within the covid guidelines. All the staff were engaged with the event and decorated the dining area and courtyard for the occasion. The chef baked a fabulous cake and we celebrated in style. Aunty had a lovely day, nothing was too much trouble and it is good to know that my dear Aunty is in a lovely caring environment. Thank you to all the staff team for looking after her.
Enjoy coming.
Looked after.
Very friendly.
The whole of the staff are wonderful; my nan loves it here.
Thank you to each and every one of you. Keep doing what you do, I am so glad our paths crossed, each of you has restored my faith in care services.
My sister is in the home and we are so happy that she is being looked after so well. All through Covid the staff have been keeping us informed and make sure we keep in touch. The staff are really nice and my sister is happy.
My mum was transferred to The Orchards from another care home in January 2019, and the difference was amazing. She was treated with dignity, respect, care and love, and come back to a little bit of her old self. I was treated with care and support as well, and at the most difficult time of my life, the staff were amazing. Thank you!
Thank you to all the staff for their superb efforts and extra hard work in keeping my auntie and all the residents safe and so well looked after during these especially difficult times. All my telephone calls have been taken in a welcoming and friendly manner with time taken to update me on how my auntie is and on any other updates. A massive thank to one member of staff who is instrumental in helping us communicate with our auntie in the early stages of lockdown and to other members of staff who have been fantastic with communication arranging and organising visits so well and being so welcoming, friendly and helpful to both our auntie and her visitors during visits.
The care home made the decision to close the building to visitors two weeks before the Government decided on lockdown. There isn't much, or enough I can say about the care that my mother has had here. The key to a good care home isn't how good things are when there are no issues, itis how effective things are dealt with if my mother has a problem. The staff is excellent at doing this. If we need something it is addressed instantly. She wants for nothing. We, as a family, have 100% confidence that the staff does everything they can to make my mother comfortable.
The care my aunt has received is faultless. The staff are friendly and approachable at all times. The hygiene of the home is also faultless, even with the current covid19 virus. We had no concerns of not being able to visit, as we knew she was being cared for properly.
Extremely relaxing 24hr care. All staff including domestic staff are very pleasant and helpful.
The home has a real homely feel. Carers and nurses took great care of my husband. Very grateful for his end of life care. So supportive of us even with covid-19.
My grandad was sad to leave and is missing you all.
Thank you all staff for the care you provide my grandad.
Keep safe all.
What can I say? Well, the staff were always kind to my Nan and all of our family. The food was excellent and Nan loved it. The care staff could not do enough and there was always a big smile on reception.
I can’t thank the staff enough all the carers, nurses, cleaners and everyone else.
The staff are very friendly.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 April 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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 (14) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 20 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
- 18 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK took part in fundraising activities on Friday, November 15, to raise vital funds for BBC’s Children in Need. Children In Needs supports charities and...
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Meet the Team (1)

Home Manager at The Orchards, Birmingham
What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?
“For me, kind care is going above and beyond for all Residents and listening to their individual needs.”
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Simon has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. He is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents
Having joined The Orchards as Home Manager, Simon closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for and every Resident. He extends this caring approach to his Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support in a way that Residents gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
He also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby nurseries, schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at The Orchards.
When asked what he enjoys most about his role, Simon remarked:
“It means the world to me to see a smile on a Resident’s face, making them happy and helping to enhance their lives is the best feeling.”
Outside of work, Simon enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family, especially as he has seven siblings and 18 nieces and nephews. He also enjoys travelling abroad regularly and seeing new places.
If you would like to find out more information about The Orchards, Simon has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.
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