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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...
Care Provided by Selly Wood House Nursing Home
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 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
- 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
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees to be discussed on enquiry
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Selly Wood House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Selly Wood 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)
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
Owner
- Avatar SWH Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mitchell Shortland(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Parking
- Free onsite parking
Selly Wood House Nursing Home Reviews (26)
Selly Wood House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.348) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Selly Wood House Nursing Home has 26 reviews.
My father has been a resident at this nursing home for over a year now. He has complex needs, including personal care needs and vascular dementia. The staff at Selly Wood House are always bright and positive in attitude towards my dad and others. They seem genuinely friendly and pleased to do their jobs, and I am full of admiration for the work they do. My dad is safe and cared for with smiles and consideration, which is hard to put a price on. Recruitment and HR have done well at this place of care work.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review.
We are delighted to hear that your father has had a positive experience at Selly Wood House and that you feel reassured by the care and support he receives. It is especially meaningful to know that our team's kindness, positivity,...
I find Selly Wood House a very good home. All staff are always kind and helpful. The activities are always good. Management are always helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback about Selly Wood House. We are delighted to hear that you find it to be a very good home and that our staff, activities, and management team have made such a positive impression on you. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and will be...
We were very upset at the thought of our dad being moved into a nursing home from a stay in hospital when it became apparent dad could not return to his bungalow due to ill health, but Selly Wood staff have been absolutely brilliant, we could not thank them enough.
Thank you,
The Selly Wood Team
The care m Mom had received in the few weeks she had been there had been excellent. All of the staff are friendly polite and professional They go the extra mile to make her welcome and comfortable. I am always kept informed of any developments. She loves her room, the food , the activities and the attention the staff pay to making her feel like this is a real home for her now. After 4 months in hospital and being virtually housebound for 2 years previously, she now seems much happier in herself. Last week was the first time I'd seen her laugh properly in a long time. Thank you all for everything you do. It makes such a difference. I now have complete peace of mind knowing that she is safe and well cared for. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sellywood House to others who are looking for a nursing home for a relative or friend.
Its wonderful to know shes feeling more like herself again, and that you have peace of mind about her care. Your feedback means a lot to our team.
Thank you for your recommendation and trust in Sellywood House.
Warm regards,
The Team at Sellywood House
She has a room with lovely views of the trees and birds visit her window feeder. She can join the many activities if she wants too. They will do their best to find something to keep her interested.
She has been in a few months so far I have nothing to be concerned about!
It's lovely to hear that she's enjoying her room and the surroundings, and that she has opportunities to take part in activities...
I would happily be a resident here if it became necessary! We can't recommend the care here highly enough.Thank you to all the staff.
We're so pleased to hear that you feel supported and welcomed by our whole team. They will be thrilled to know their care means so much to you and your family, and I'll be sharing your lovely review with each of them. Our team loved celebrating her 100th birthday, and we're already looking forward...
We can honestly say the care is excellent. The staff are honestly so caring , helpful, from management, nursing team, to the domestics. My Mother in laws skin remains in wonderful condition, considering how frail and thin she is, we put that down to the wonderful care of the staff. Hygiene is definitely a key factor making sure the the residents catch no infections, we as a family feel content and relaxed knowing she is being cared for respectfully. The activities for residents that can join in are wonderful too. It is a pleasure to visit and we feel after over 2 years that they are like good friends and family. The attention to her diet and health are 100%. This is definitely the right home for her, and would like to thank everyone who cares for her.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It's truly a pleasure for our team to care for your mother-in-law, and I'll be passing on your kind words to them. I know they feel that you and your loved one are part of our family here at Selly Wood House. Thank you for trusting us with her care.
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.
Your feedback is very valuable to Sellywood and really appreciate your time and effort to complete the review .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 October 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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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Meet the Team (3)

Hello, I’m Hina, the Deputy Manager at Selly Wood House with over 10 years of nursing experience. I believe it’s the small things that make the biggest difference, and I’m always there when support or a laugh is needed, whether for residents, families, or colleagues, helping to create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where everyone feels at home.

Hi, I’m Mal. I’m the Home Administrator at Sellywood House. I’ve worked in care for a couple of years and really enjoy getting to know our residents and helping to organise activities they can enjoy.
You’ll usually find me in the office, but please feel free to pop in for a chat or if there’s anything I can help with.

My name is Lisa, and I started at Sellywood in June 1984 as a part-time worker. I never imagined back then that it would become such a big part of my life. Over the years, I’ve worked in all departments, but my heart has always been in care, where I spent 30 years supporting residents.
One of the things I’ve loved most is working with so many wonderful people and helping to train others as they grow into their roles. It’s been a real privilege to be part of their journeys.
Now, I work in wellbeing and activities, and I truly love what I do. I enjoy bringing a bit of joy into each day, whether that’s through activities, a chat, or simply being there for someone. Building relationships with residents and their families means so much to me, and seeing a smile on someone’s face really does make my day.
Sellywood has been more than just a workplace to me—it’s been like a second home.
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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