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Trained, caring staff give people the support they need.
Residents can enjoy a wide range of activities to suit their interests.
Healthy, delicious food is served that meets residents' dietary requirements.
Care Provided by River Brook Care 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 59 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are determined on individual resident need based on pre-admission assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact River Brook Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact River Brook 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
- Amicura Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Zoltan Fulop (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (59)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (59)
Visiting
- Covid restrictions are in place for visiting. Please call to organise a visit.
Parking
- Parking on site.
River Brook Care Home Reviews (21)
River Brook Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.538) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time River Brook Care Home has 21 reviews.
The activities at the care home are fantastic and bring so much joy to the residents! There is always something fun and meaningful to take part in. The team put so much thought and effort into planning a variety of activities that suit different interests and abilities. Everyone within the home works so hard to create a safe, welcoming caring environment. The kindness and dedication shown everyday makes such a positive difference to the lives of the residents and their families. My mom is very happy in the home, thankyou for making each day enjoyable and helping residents feel valued included and inspired
Thankyou so much for the positive review and we are so pleased to hear that your mum is happy in the home and that you are both happy with the environment and that staff are caring .. We are really grateful for the kind comments we received re the activities team and we are proud of our team at the home and what they achieve.
I cannot thank everyone at the care home enough for the care and kindness they show everyday. From the moment you walk through the door you are greeted by reception staff that are always friendly, helpful & welcoming. The activities team deserve a special praise for providing a wide variety of enjoyable and engaging activities that keep residents active, entertained, and socially involved. They put so much thought and effort into making every day enjoyable. Laundry staff do an excellent job ensuring residents clothes are clean, fresh and well cared for, housekeeping also do a great job, the home is clean and maintained. Carers are patient, attentive, nothing ever seems to be too much trouble for them
Thankyou so much for the wonderful review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the home and the care provided , this means so much to us as a team. Your positive comments about the staff at the home are greatly appreciated and these will be shared with the whole team .
This is an excellent care home.The rooms are amazingly well equipped and maintained.If residents need any extras they are readily privided if possible.The home is clean and welcoming set in beautiful surroundings.Staff work well together and know each resident as as an individual and tailor their approach to their needs.Residents are free to stay in their rooms or use the communal facilities.The manager is helpful and maintains regular contact with relatives through a weekly e mail and events are advertised at the entrance.Administrative staff are pleasant and efficient and resolve any issues quickly.Residents have a choice of food and those who stay in their rooms are provuded with the menu so tgey can choose from a wide range of options. This is a real gem of a home and my friend has been privileged to be placed here.
Thankyou so much for your lovely , positive review. We are so pleased you were happy to give us such a glowing report. Your review does mean alot to us as a team and we will share this with the whole team
My mother has been a resident here for 8 months i have no complaints, staff are friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Have no hesitation in recommending this home.
Thankyou so much for the wonderful reply and lovely kind words. we are so pleased that you mother has been settled and that you are happy with the care given. Your full 5 stars review across all areas is greatly appreciated and we will share this with all of the staff at the home.
Amicaura need to put there hands in their pockets to interease activitys.
Front of house and wellbeing manager does a very good job
Very pleased with her helpfulness.
Thankyou for your review and I am sorry that you feel that activities are underfunded as they do have a generous budget for activities so this can be revisited at the home and we can review the activity programme. Thankyou for your kind words with regards to our front of house staff and overall review of the home - we will share these comments with the team .
My mother-in-law spent seven years in River Brook Care Home. Throughout all those years she was cared for with tenderness, compassion and patience. Her medical, social and emotional needs were met right to the moment of her death. She was treated with great care, affection and dignity. The staff were welcoming to us as visitors and always kept us up to date with any changes in her needs/circumstances.
Thankyou so much for your kind words and positive review. We really appreciate your review and we will share this with the staff team
I have a high level of confidence that my vulnerable but characterful father in his mid 90s is receiving the best possible care physically and emotionally at River Brook Care Home, where he has lived for 3 years with dementia and increasing immobility. There is low staff turnover amongst carers and nurses which allows staff to get to know and meet resident needs in depth. Residents are routinely treated with gentleness and affection and there is consistent vigilance from the nurses. The building is impressively spacious and the garden is a delight. Safety, security and cleanliness are never a worry. Activities offered have recently improved.
Thankyou very much for your kind words and your positive review . It means alot to us as a team to receive such positive comments which we will share with the team .
The only thing i would add , is there have been a number of managerment changes over the past year and i feel this is not good for maintaining continuity, for residents & families having to build relationships with new managers and ensure they understand the needs of their loved ones. Having said that the transition has not been too bad.
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are glad to know that you are happy with the tailored care of your mother at River Brook. Thank you again for trusting us with your mother's care.
My mother-in-law said she feels safe, this means everything to us.
Keep up the good work you are all very much appreciated.
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mother-in-law feels safe and well cared for and we truly appreciate your recognition of our team's efforts. Your support means a lot to us.
My husband has been a resident at Andrew Cohen House since early March this year following a severe stroke and other medical issues. He has been treated with great care, dignity and understanding. He is very happy with the care and respect that he is shown. He greatly appreciates all the staff and all that they do for him. As his wife, I am very relieved that he is happy and taken great care of as his needs are quite numerous and I would be unable to manage his care on my own.
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that your husband is comfortable with his tailored care at Andrew Cohen House. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality standards of care, and we appreciate your kind words.
We are very happy with the care and attention that our mother is receiving at Andrew Cohen House.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that your mother is happy with the tailored care, she is receiving at Andrew Cohen House. We'll share your wonderful words with the team.
I have been very happy with the high level of considerate care my mother receives and with the clear and apparent warmth and care of the staff towards residents. I am very pleased with the level of communication from staff keeping me informed of my mother's care and medication.
We're delighted to hear that you're happy with the care and attention your mother is receiving at Andrew Cohen House. Our team is dedicated to ensuring residents feel supported and well cared for, and thank you for sharing your experience with us.
My friend has settled in very well and is comfortable. I am very pleased with the care and support she is receiving.
Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased to know that your friend has settled in well at Andrew Cohen House. Providing a safe and supportive environment is at the heart of what we do, and we appreciate your kind review.
Lovely staff at Andrew Cohen House. They look after me very well.
We're so pleased to hear that you feel well cared for and supported by the team at Andrew Cohen House. Providing excellent care and ensuring your comfort is always our priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Right from our first visit, we knew that this would be the best place for Mum. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. We have been encouraged to make her room her own, and she has settled very well. We are very grateful to everyone.
Unable to comment on value for money as it was funded. We had no involvement with the arrangements.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Mum's care. It was a pleasure for us to look after her for the short while she was living with us. I'm glad you found our staff caring and attentive.
Excellent levels of care, comfort and friendliness provided by dedicated teams of nurses, carers and other members of staff at Andrew Cohen House. My needs were met at every point during my stay from the time of arrival to all times when help was needed. The care home's outstanding rating for care is well justified.
We want to thank you for this lovely review, it was a pleasure to provide some short-term care for you during your time with us. Take care.
My dad spent 17 days at Andrew Cohen House. We cannot thank them enough for the quality, care and how supportive and welcoming they are. Dad had spent months isolated in hospital and to have access to the basics like TV and choosing his favourite egg and cress sandwiches meant so much. The manager and her team are fantastic and I don’t wish to mention more names as I know I will forget to mention others but they are all fab. Everyone was so supportive afterwards as well to both myself, Mum and especially Dad. Everyone respected my dad’s wishes. I cannot put in words how grateful we are that we found Andrew Cohen House for my dad.
It was an absolute pleasure to care for this gentleman and to be able to make such a difference to his final days. Often it is not long enough but meeting families and being able to make a difference to people's final few weeks or months, makes our role so worthwhile. It's the little things that often matter to us all and we are privileged to be able to do this. Thank you for this lovely review.
My late wife's mother who is 94yrs old is being cared for by the wonderful staff at Andrew Cohen House. I visited her two weeks ago and from the first moment I stepped into the building, I was so impressed, not only with the cleanliness of the rooms but with the general atmosphere of peace and calm. All the staff I encountered were friendly, smiley and welcoming and seemed to be enjoying their work. There were numerous staff, some helping with lunch, others sitting and conversing with residents. The two members of staff who put my mother-in-law back to bed after she had finished her lunch, showed the utmost kindness and care when using the hoist and ensured her dignity at all times. The bedroom was bright, roomy and clean and it was warming to see treasured family photographs had been hung within her view. I know her daughters, both who have sadly predeceased her, would have been so very happy to see how well their mother is being cared for.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is so good to see that the values and ethos we instil in our staff are reflected in the day to day care of the residents. Once again we appreciate your kind words and we hope to keep this level of service in place at Andrew Cohen House.
Because my home is over a 100 miles away I usually only visit three times a year, which is roughly every four months - Christmas, Easter and mother's birthday in August, she will be 96 in 2019. However, I do usually phone at least once a month to speak to her to let her know I haven't forgotten about her despite the distance between us and to put my mind at rest that all is OK. She always says that she is being well looked after, which is a great comfort to me, being so far from her.
Fortunately my brother visits at least once a week as he works close to Andrew Cohen House, and we usually speak by phone at least once a month. He always advises me that mother is happy and well cared for and that it was an excellent decision to place her in their care when her vascular dementia made it unwise for her to continue living alone in her home.
It has been our pleasure to look after this resident who is a cheerful and lively member of our community. It is also good to know that relatives, even those at a distance, feel reassured and confident with the care we provide.
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- 06 Jul 2021Recipient: River Brook Care Home
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Frequently Asked Questions about River Brook Care Home
What types of Care is River Brook Care 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 River Brook Care Home have?
There are 59 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at River Brook Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is River Brook Care Home to the centre of Birmingham?
3.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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