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Residents can enjoy mobilising around the curved corridors of the building’s quadrangle shape, which internally houses a safe, courtyard garden.
A central, dementia-friendly café has been designed as an environment to stimulate past memories, where residents can bring friends...
Care Provided by Chelmunds Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 73 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Chelmunds Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Chelmunds Court 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
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Geraldine Alfonso (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (73)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (73)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Chelmunds Court Reviews (109)
Chelmunds Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.824) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chelmunds Court has 109 reviews.
I can't thank the carers and nurses enough for the care they gave my sister. It's a lovely home, more like a hotel than a nursing home. It's a shame about the manager. The home would be a lot better if she was not in charge. Once again, thank you to all the carers for looking after my sister and her family in our time of need.
I have visited Chelmunds Court on a regular basis over the last 6 months and I can't believe the change, there is barely any agency now, training is always taking place with new recruits and the whole feeling to the home has changed. I no longer leave with concerns, because it's obvious that the care staff have each resident's wellbeing at the top of the list, there had been a change around to staff and this shows greatly.
As a family, from day one, our experience at Chelmunds Court has been a very positive one.
The care and compassion that I have witnessed all staff extend to my mother has been unsurpassed. This is a very warm and loving environment, where all the resident's individual needs are carefully considered and catered for.
The management team is welcoming has always been available to us. They have been extremely supportive in what has proved to be a difficult time for our family.
At Chelmunds my mother is safe, cherished and her individual care needs are met to a high standard. This really is a home that cares.
I would like to thank the staff of Chelmunds Court for the care of my mom and us, especially in the last few days she had with us. I can't thank you enough.
This care home has had its fair share of issues and bad press, we feel partly due to the wrong choice of management and carers alike. It now has, we hope, a new lease of life with a new management team, who are doing their utmost to bring Chelmunds Court back to life. Perfection is something we all strive for, but very hard to achieve all of the time!
We wish all the very best in the future for Chelmunds Court.
Dad loved the food which was excellent (the pickiest eater in the world) and never did we find him dirty, smelly, unfed or his room unclean, despite the fact he was doubly incontinent. Looking around the place and at other residents, likewise - we were in there on a daily basis. We never saw anyone who was injured, have an accident either and yes they do wander around (the home is designed in a circle so they can) because that's what people with dementia do. No place is perfect and yes, some days they didn't brush his teeth, clothes went missing in the laundry so tell the staff, they respond well to complaints and sort them.
This Care Home knows it has problems. 3rd Manager in 6 months. Activities coordinator has now left, so no activities for the residents. The ratio of staff to residents does not seem sufficient given the level of dependency. Too many agency staff. Staff morale seems low. Some care staff appear to be caring but a few don’t seem to have any idea how to treat, care or respond to Dementia residents. I feel the level of Dementia training needs to be stepped up, especially as this is home is described as a Dementia Specialist home. Communication is poor. Since the new Manager arrived there are some small signs of improvement and it is early days, but there is a long way to go. The care plan in my relative’s room recently showed that she had not had a bath or shower for at least 9 days in the recent past. I would not recommend this home to anyone, at present. Beautiful building, lovely rooms, but as far as care, communication, dignity, I feel there are still large hurdles to overcome.
Inadequate staff ratios, only been opened since November 2017 but managers left already and current manager not empathetic to needs of residents. Real issues with safeguarding vulnerable adults - residents wander around corridors and not monitored/supervised due to not having enough staff! Food not great, procedures if there are any, not clear or reinforced, some agency staff do very little. Fab, new building but the level of care leaves much to be desired.
Your review is of great concern to us and we would therefore very much appreciate the opportunity to speak with you to establish the details. Please send your contact information via email to alyssa.kelleher@runwoodhomes.co.uk to enable us to contact you as soon as possible to discuss your comments...
Chelmunds Court is a lovely well thought out nursing and residential care home for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. The care staff are friendly and helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 October 2022Good
- 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 (61) & Events (0)
- 11 Aug 2026
A very special celebration took place at Chelmunds Court care come on 10 August as the Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Sardul Singh Marwa, and Mayoress Satnam Marwa visited the home...
- 05 Aug 2026
Residents at Chelmunds Court, part of the Runwood Homes Group, recently enjoyed a moving morning of reminiscing as they came together to share stories from their working lives. Following breakfast,...
- 04 Aug 2026
The People's Gallery once again welcomed visitors as Runwood Homes and Sanders Senior Living proudly hosted the third annual 'No Art Without Heart' Art Exhibition. The much-loved event showcased an...
There are no upcoming events for Chelmunds Court.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Chelmunds Court.
Meet the Team (5)

Hello, my name is Geraldine, and welcome to Chelmunds Court. I have 21 years of experience in care and have been proud to be part of the Runwood Homes family since 2012. One of my strongest qualities is taking on challenges, which has helped me grow into a better leader and mentor.
I am passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our staff. At Chelmunds Court, residents enjoy a safe, homely environment, filled with laughter and supported by a friendly, caring, and highly skilled team.

I'm Glenda. The Home Administrator at Chelmunds Court has 5 years of experience.
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented administrator with three years of professional experience in managing payroll processes with zero errors, adeptly handling multitasking responsibilities, and analysing challenges to implement effective solutions. I take pride in my ability to greet visitors warmly and make them feel welcome, always with a smile.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Philippines and previously served as an assistant manager at one of the largest banks in my home country. Transitioning to a new work environment here, I am proud of my achievements, including maintaining error-free payroll management, ensuring no staff complaints regarding wages or overbudgeting, achieving a consistent 99% score in e-learning initiatives, and managing service orders and self-funding contracts seamlessly without complaints.
Beyond my professional responsibilities, I bring humour and positivity to the workplace, often described as having a contagious laugh. In my personal time, I enjoy watching Korean dramas, gardening, and travelling. I am passionate about continuous growth and delivering excellence in every aspect of my role.

I'm Adele. I'm the Deputy Manager at Chelmunds Court.
With six years of experience in care, I’m dedicated to making a difference in the lives of my residents. My journey began as a carer, where I discovered my passion for bringing joy and comfort to others. I advanced to CTL, pursued a degree in mental health nursing, and am now proud to serve as a Deputy Manager.
Every day, I strive to make my residents' days brighter with smiles, jokes, and plenty of cuddles. Outside of work, I love reading, gardening, and spending quality time with my daughter. Seeing my residents happy is the most rewarding part of my role, and I’m committed to ensuring they feel valued and cared for every day.

Hi, I’m Shawn, the Care Team Leader at Chelmunds Court, where I’ve been proudly working for 5 years. I love uncovering fun facts about people and enjoy connecting with staff, residents, and their families. Problem-solving is one of my strengths, and I thrive in building a supportive community.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the Philippines, and my ultimate life goal is to taste every cuisine the world has to offer. When I’m not at work, you’ll find me at the cinema, cooking up something delicious, or even tackling a satisfying pile of laundry.

Hi, I'm Melanie! I've been the Cook at Chelmunds Court for the past 9 years, and I absolutely love it here. The best part of my job is spending time with our wonderful residents—they make every day special.
When I'm not in the kitchen, I enjoy travelling to new places and watching great films.
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