Selly Wood House Nursing Home

Sellywood Road, Birmingham B30 1TJ
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Selly Wood House Nursing Home is set within the picturesque Bournville estate. The garden comprises of a lawn with established shrub filled borders and some mature trees.

The home is within 10 minutes' walk of various bus routes and approximately 25 minutes' walk to the train station (5 minutes by taxi).

The home is registered with CQC to provide accommodation with personal and nursing care; treatment of disease, disorder or injury and limited diagnostic and screening procedures. It provides these services for residents aged over 65, with the majority of people moving into the home typically in their late eighties, nineties or even hundreds. Selly Wood House can offer support to individuals with mild to moderate dementia as well as people with a wide range of physical and age related health problems. The home has 44 single rooms, some of which are en-suite.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users

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
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • 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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Fees to be discussed on enquiry

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Avatar SWH Ltd

Person in charge

  • Jessica French (Deputy Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (48)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (48)

Parking

  • Free onsite parking

Selly Wood House Nursing Home Reviews (19)

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Selly Wood House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.060) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Selly Wood House Nursing Home has 19 reviews.

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Review from Michael G (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been at Sellywood nursing home for about 6 months and seems to have settled in nicely. All my mother's needs seem to be catered for . I cannot fault the staff very caring and compassionate.
Reply from Mukesh Mohanan, Registered Manager at Selly Wood House Nursing Home

Your feedback is very valuable to Sellywood and really appreciate your time and effort to complete the review .

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Review from Martin I (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 9 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law was moved into this wonderful nursing home in August 2023. She was expected to pass within a few weeks. However, 8 months later she has improved significantly due to the care and attention given by each member of this community. Everyone smiles, takes their time to speak and looks after
my mother-in-law. She is fed, her whole welfare is monitored and an update is shared with her family.
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Review from S B (Son of Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mom moved into Selly Wood House on 15th January 2024. She has been looked after with care, nursed, and bathed with complete professionalism.
When we visit we are welcomed with warmth and respect, our mom has been given 110% of attention and supervision.
Every member of staff from the kitchen, cleaning,
caring, and nursing have given Mom the very best of their skill. The management should be proud of all these people because we are.
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Review from Carol W (Cousin of Resident) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My cousin is a very demanding resident and complains a lot, but all the experience I have had with staff has been positive. I feel she is being well looked after. She complains mainly about night staff, but as I say she is very demanding so I really don't know.
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Review from S I (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mom was brought here at the end of August 2023. She was given three months life expectancy but continues to maintain stable six months on. All the staff are helpful, friendly and always appear to be fully engaged with each patient. My mum is encouraged to take part in the various activities.
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Review from Pam E (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mom has been here about 5 weeks now and has settled in well. The staff all look after her very well and treat her with respect and dignity. The home is kept very clean and the food is excellent, Mom says she is very happy in her new home.
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Review from J L (Wife of Resident) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As soon as I entered Selly Wood House Nursing Home in October 2023 when my husband became a resident, I had the impression it was a happy environment. The nurses and care workers are always very pleasant and helpful and always have a smile. The standard of care is excellent and so is the food. And I
would recommend this nursing home to everyone.
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Review from Lisa H (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum moved to Selly Wood House in February 2021 after a stroke and with advanced dementia. At the time, she was transferred from the hospital on a palliative care pathway, with only days - weeks to live. Through the hard work, dedication and care of the staff, my mum pulled through and is still going
strong 2.5 years later.
My experience has been that the staff are incredibly caring, professional, and skilled at what they do, and my mum really responded positively to their care. She is nursed in bed and has to be fed, and it takes a great deal of patience to get her to eat and drink, as I can personally testify, but the staff are really patient and really good at coaxing her. They are always friendly and happy to give me an update on my mum, and they speak very affectionately about her. My mum is always clean and looks well cared for, and her room is always tidy and well-cleaned. As a family, we have been really pleased with the care my mum has received at Selly Wood House.
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Review from N M (Cousin of Resident) published on 20 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A warm and wonderful place, home from home. The standard of care is excellent by all the members of a fantastic team. The management lead and blend the team to perfection in every way. Nothing is too much trouble for each and every one of them. My family member has all her needs met, above and beyond.
I thank them all from the bottom of my heart; they make her smile every day. "It's priceless".
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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Selly Wood House Nursing Home has slowly transformed since 2021 when it was taken over by a new company.
I find the whole atmosphere calm, warm and professional. My mom has been at the home for 5 years, so I have seen some really great changes. My mum always looks well cared for and comfortable and
her room is always clean, neat and tidy. Staff are friendly and welcoming, and I find a general 'open door' policy from the manager.
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Review from M S (Sister of Resident) published on 4 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother has been cared for extremely well in every way. Activities every day, Monday-Friday. Saturday Films. If anyone wants to go to church on Sundays. Exercises that help my brother.
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Review from Lesley H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent the last months of her life in Selly Wood House. She was treated with dignity and respect by the staff, who actually cared about the person in their care. As a family, we highly recommend this nursing home. The staff kept in touch through all stages of her care, and we never felt it
was too much trouble for them. A big thank you goes to everyone there for making a very sad time more bearable, knowing that she was in good hands.
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Review from Sarah H (Regular Volunteer) published on 2 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited Selly Wood House Nursing Home in a professional capacity as a Paramedic. I must comment on several impressive aspects of what I viewed of this care facility. We were greeted by the lovely nursing team as well as an associate nursing practitioner.
The nursing practitioner was extremely professional,
knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. I was extremely impressed by his manor and professionalism as well as all the other staff.
All the residents seemed happy and content and received 5-star treatment.
The facilities around the home were modern and clean, and the home had a lovely homely feel to it. Although it is mostly always in sad circumstances, I look forward to future visits here.
Keep up the great work, guys.
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Review from Dorothy G (Friend of Resident) published on 16 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy for my best friend to be at Selly Wood House. The care is excellent, and all the staff are very kind and helpful.
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Review from Paul W (Son of Resident) published on 30 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service, with professional, caring staff and management that is there for you when you need them. We, as a family, are happy to have our mom in this home, knowing that she is being looked after.
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Review from Linda T (Wife of Resident) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband is receiving excellent care/nursing, above my expectations. He is treated with dignity, respect and understanding. From my point of view (I'm extremely fussy), my husband is receiving a positive experience from the care/nursing staff. The manager is very supportive of myself and my husband;
the admin staff are also very supportive. There is a lovely, warm, friendly and loving atmosphere in the home that has become my husband's home. He is now laughing and happy in this lovely environment.
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Review from Sonia J (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father spent the final six weeks of his life at Selly Wood House receiving end of life care. Despite the considerable pressures of delivering nursing home care with the Covid-19 pandemic and widespread staff shortages, the care he received was excellent. Staff were very caring and respectful, paid
great attention to small details that mattered to him, and very much related to him and cared for him as a person despite the advanced stage of his illness. My mother, visiting daily, and I also found the staff warm, welcoming and supportive. The facilities are not glamorous, but the environment is very clean and cheerful. This is a nursing home where they pay great attention to the things that really matter and where the staff really give of themselves to do their work well - we are very grateful to them and can warmly recommend Selly Wood House.
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Review from Diane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I moved my father-in-law into Selly Wood House for the last few weeks of his life. The care he received was wonderful. The staff were very respectful to a very proud elderly gentleman and looked after him during his last few weeks with loving care. My mother lived at Selly Wood House
for almost 11 years and loved and thrived in the family-like atmosphere which the experienced, professional and mostly long-serving nurses and carers generated. Having researched nursing homes for several of our family members, we believe Selly Wood to be the best in the Midlands and recommend it without any reservations.
Reply from Beverley Murrain, Registered Manager at Selly Wood House Nursing Home

Thank you, Diane. It was a pleasure and honour to care for your family. Our main aim is to always provide care and support in a loving, supportive and respectful environment and I'm glad we achieved that for you and your family.

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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My father was resident from December 2018 to October 2019. After a period of hospitalisation, Selly Wood House refused to readmit him.
We found that extremely disappointing: there was no material difference between his condition in December 2018 and when he was ready for discharge in October 2019.

The issue will be referred to the Care Commission.
Reply from Beverley Murrain, Registered Manager at Selly Wood House Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback. We always act in the best interests of the resident, and as care providers, we have a duty of care to acknowledge when we are unable to meet the needs of an individual, we would be doing a disservice if we did not. We also understand that any decision resulting in a placement coming to an end is disappointing, our primary aim is to strive to meet the needs of individuals to the best of our ability.

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.060)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.060) out of 10 for Selly Wood House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.631 for Selly Wood House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (54 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.631
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.429 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Selly Wood House Nursing Home is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.729
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

7 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 02 Sep 2025

6 nursing and 1 residential

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Frequently Asked Questions about Selly Wood House Nursing Home

What types of Care is Selly Wood House Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders & Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Selly Wood House Nursing Home have?

There are 48 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Selly Wood 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, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Selly Wood House Nursing Home to the centre of Birmingham?

3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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