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The team is motivated by a desire to make a positive impact. They work hard to create a safe, homely environment where every resident is treated with dignity, compassion and...
Care Provided by Robert Harvey House
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 52 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
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please see our BCOP fees information leaflet for a comprehensive list of our charges and what they include and exclude. We have another Funding your fees leaflet which explains the NHS and Birmingham City Council funding available. Both leaflets are available on our website
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Robert Harvey House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Robert Harvey House 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
- BCOP
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Anthea Reid(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (46)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Family and friends are able to visit at any time.
Parking
- Robert Harvey House has its own car park and on street parking is also available.
Robert Harvey House Reviews (62)
Robert Harvey House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Robert Harvey House has 62 reviews.
I was a resident at Robert Harvey Care Home for respite care from October 23rd to November 14th, suffering from a broken leg. On my arrival, I was warmly greeted by senior staff and carers and swiftly escorted to my room. There I was frequently visited by senior staff who were keen that my every need was seen to. The nursing staff regularly assessed me and medication was carefully monitored. Equally the caring staff were professional and caring, cheerful and helpful. I was very impressed with the care and dignified treatment the more challenging residents received. The home has a cheerful and peaceful atmosphere with lots of entertainment and activities. I highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are so grateful to have every opportunity to hear how people experience our services and therefore how we can improve what we deliver. I am so happy to hear that you found the team and the care received to be of excellent quality, it is what we...
My wife and I are friends of a respite resident who spent two weeks recovering after her broken leg. We were her regular visitors and found all facilities second to none. Also, the staff were in the same category.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home and our service. It's heartwarming to us all and I will pass your review onto the team here at Robert Harvey House.
The care home is modern, clean and in a good, quiet location. The staff are friendly, courteous and helpful on all occasions. Most importantly, the staff treat the residents with dignity and compassion.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. It was a pleasure to look after your mother for some respite and we hope to see you both again soon. Dignity and compassion are so important to us at BCOP and I'm so glad that you feel this was achieved looking after your mother. I will pass your review on to the team. Kind regards.
My father has been in Robert Harvey House Care Home for several months. His room is spacious and clean. He loves it here and is very happy. I can't praise the staff enough, caring, friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Food is of a high standard and plentiful. Activities are done so everyone can join in. Beautiful gardens and outlook. The manager's door is always open and you are supported fully with any concerns, help is there whenever it is needed. I would sincerely like to thank everyone for what they do, making it such a happy place. They are outstanding in their care and compassion.
Many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review of our home. It’s lovely to hear that your father has settled so well into the home and is enjoying all of the activities that we provide. I will pass on your thanks to the team at Robert Harvey. The door is always open if you would like...
My stepdad has been in this home since August 2022, he is very happy here and all the staff are so caring. There are plenty of activities for him to join in and they also have people to come in to entertain residents. The home is managed very well, nothing is any trouble. If you have a query it's sorted immediately. I am very happy with the service that is provided.
It’s lovely to hear that your stepfather is enjoying all the activities that we provide at Robert Harvey. Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, I will pass it on to the team. We always say care comes from the heart and it’s heartwarming to read a review like this.
The palliative care for my father was second to none; he was made to feel as comfortable as possible and was accommodated with requests as much as physically possible, even to the extent of providing a beer when it was the only thing he fancied drinking. When my father died, the manager was very sensitive and informed my brother and me so that we could inform our elderly mother ourselves so she was not on her own when the news was broken. We were still welcomed to the nursing home after the funeral, and our mother was told she could always visit. The staff are amazing, caring and kind. I cannot recommend this nursing home enough.
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My wife has been in Robert Harvey House for four weeks. She has Parkinson’s Disease and Cerebellar Ataxia alongside other problems and since August 2022 this has been her fourth home for an EAB Rehab placement after hospital admissions and this home has been far and above the standard of the previous three. We, as a family never wanted my wife admitted to a home and she herself has always asked expectedly to come home which sadly now seems unachievable but here she felt settled and even stated that if she needed to be in a home then she would be more than happy to stay here as she has improved and felt settled, she has been cared for superbly by the caring staff and attentive doctor who often went above and beyond their duty. The manager/admin staff and the nurses/care staff were all very kind and helpful and along with the kitchen/domestic staff all made this home a pleasant stay and have welcomed all members of my family whilst visiting for which we will always be grateful.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, I'm so happy that we were able to make your experience of a care home a positive one. We are always trying to make a home from home for all of our residents, even if only for a short while in EAB beds. I wish you, your mother and your father all the best for the future. I will pass your kind review on to the team and to the GP.
We found all the staff and management at Robert Harvey House caring, friendly and supportive. My mother, who didn’t fully understand why she needed to be in a nursing home, was always treated with compassion and dignity, and the care staff always made time to talk to us in detail about her needs. For us, Robert Harvey House was an oasis of care and clarity in a desert of doubt and confusion.
We wish your mother continued happiness in her new home.
Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are delighted that you have chosen us to care for your mom, it is a privilege that we are able to play such an important part in people's lives. Please do talk with the staff and manager so we are able to build the most accurate...
My mum spent the final part of her life at Robert Harvey House. From the moment my mum arrived at Robert Harvey House, we realised what a special place it is. We are so grateful to all the team; everyone we came into contact with was professional, cheerful, kind and compassionate. Cannot recommend Robert Harvey House highly enough, and we will never be able to thank you all for everything you did for Mum.
Kind regards.
We chose Robert Harvey after a three-mile radius search and a personal recommendation. A week's respite was taken as a trial run. My wife has multiple needs - incontinence, falls and vascular dementia, which was covered well, and she was content there. A second respite there evolved into a permanent residency. The rooms and outdoor area were the best we'd seen; staff were plentiful and genuinely friendly, and even those residents who were able to express themselves welcomed us warmly. My son and I visit frequently and are greeted by staff and residents like old friends. A home from home.
What a lovely review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. I will pass it on to the team at Robert Harvey House. You know we try as much as we can to make a home from home for everyone, residents and relatives alike.
Fantastic care provided to my mother (and all of us, her family) for the last three years of her life. All of the staff - management, nursing, carer, activities and domestic - have a wonderful, friendly attitude to both residents, family and friends.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I will pass your gratitude on to the team here at Robert Harvey.
Kind regardsAnthea
Mum was resident at Robert Harvey House for 3 years. She was diagnosed with Alzhemiers, initially using a walking frame, she became immobile. I have given an overall score of good to all options. However, there were times when the care, the staff ad the management could be classed as excellent. Mum's family are particularly grateful for the support we were given at the end of her life. We were welcomed and accommodated in such a way that enabled us to support her during her final days just as we would have done had she died in her own home. Given the challenges of COVID and Government directives regarding staff vaccinations and enforced intake of hospital patients etc, the staff and manager deserve medals for their fortitude in maintaining a positive, happy environment.
I wish you and your family well.
Regards
Anthea
My nan stayed at Robert Harvey House for three weeks after a hospital stay. The house itself is lovely, well kept and clean, and the staff were all so kind and caring towards her. We felt my nan was safe, and really well looked after during her short time there. Thank you all so much!
Thank you so much for your lovely review and I hope your nan has settled in back at home. It was a pleasure looking after her.
I and my family are extremely grateful to you for the love and care you gave my dad. Thank you so much
Kind regards
My partner was placed into Robert Harvey House nursing home on a temporary basis from 24/04/2022 to 27/06/2022 (nine weeks) during the time she spent there she was extremely well looked after and cared for. All the staff were absolutely fantastic and loving to her. I have nothing but 100% admiration and all the praise for everyone at Robert Harvey House Nursing Home. They are a wonderful and professional team I can't thank them all enough for all the love and care they gave to my partner.
Thank you for your lovely review, I will pass your thanks and praise on to the team.
I am so pleased with the way my father is being cared for and visiting Robert Harvey House
now feels like visiting extended family. I can only extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the team at Robert Harvey House.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review and leave such amazing feedback. I will pass on your compliments to the whole team and yes everyone who works, lives or visits the home is extended family and I'm so happy you feel this when visiting your father.
I researched at least 20 care homes but walking into Robert Harvey House 'I knew'. The last three years of my husband's life were the highest quality they could possibly be despite his advancing disease and ill health. His lovely light room kept his spirits high, the family of staff made him feel totally happy and secure, and the animals brought visible joy to him. As for me I could sleep easily knowing he had the most excellent care.
As you know, we see everyone in the home, the relatives, friends and staff as a family and so glad you felt part of this.
Kind regards
My dad was a resident here for the last few months of his life, the care and support the staff and carers gave to him and the family was of a very high standard, they made my dad’s last few months as comfortable as possible.
Wishing you and your family all the best.
My sister spent almost three years being cared for at Robert Harvey House, I was extremely satisfied at all stages of her care there I found the staff to be helpful friendly and communicative. She knew her own mind and could not have been the easiest of residents. I would happily recommend the care and attention to detail this home gives.
Kind regards from the team at RHH
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 October 2017Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- 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
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News (20) & Events (0)
- 20 Jul 2026
BCOP has proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing the charity’s commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces community across its nursing homes, social housing services and workforce. The...
- 20 Jul 2026
Robert Harvey House has been named the Palliative Residential Care Provider of the Year 2026, recognising its compassionate, person-centred approach to end of life care. The award recognises residential care...
- 26 Jun 2026
We are delighted to announce that Robert Harvey House Nursing Home has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising excellence in palliative and end-of-life care. The home has been...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 01 Nov 2025Recipient: BCOP
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Robert Harvey House
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: BCOP
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Robert Harvey House.
Meet the Team (5)

Anthea has worked in the care sector for 35 years, and what she likes best about her job is being with the residents and getting to know all about them.
She joined BCOP in 1988 as an Assistant Manager and has been General Manager at Robert Harvey House since 2008.
She holds the Registered Managers Award qualification and a level 5 Management qualification.

Mesha is a registered nurse and, as Care Manager, works closely with General Manager at Robert Harvey House. She has worked at RHH since 2009 and has recently been promoted from Meds manager to care manager.

Tia joined BCOP in 2012 and became a Senior Carer. In 2021, she was seconded to the administration role, which has been a great success.
Tia completed a Business Administration apprenticeship at Robert Harvey House, achieving her Level 3 Business Administration (Administrative Environment) with Distinction across all components of her End Point Assessment in November 2025.

Charlotte divides her time between care and activities, keeping us all active and entertained. She brings all her enthusiasm to her role as leader of our Namaste care team at Robert Harvey House.

Andreea Caitatu was named a finalist in the prestigious Champion of Champions category 2025 of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Awards. This reflects her exceptional leadership in embedding good practice across the home. She has shown tireless commitment to supporting and monitoring the whole team’s daily routines, reinforcing the essential role every staff member plays in maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
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