Avery Healthcare
Birchmere House Care Home
Residential care home in Solihull
Operated by Avery Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Birchmere House Care Home is a residential care home operated by Avery Healthcare, located in the village of Knowle, Solihull, in the West Midlands. The home provides residential, respite and dementia care to 76 residents. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home is situated on the edge of Copt Heath Golf Club, with convenient access to the M42, and offers a range of facilities including ground-floor communal spaces, therapy services and a minibus for residents' use.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
237 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £995 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Solihull council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £965 |
| 2025 | — | £1,012 |
| 2026 | £995 | — |
What Solihull council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Birchmere House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Heartlands Hospital, 6.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Solihull
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Solihull
Services and support for older people in Solihull Metropolitan Borough
Solihull Carers Centre
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Jay Jalaram Day Centre
Provide meals on wheels service to the elderly and operate a day center activities for all members of the ethnic community.
Asian Elderly & Community Welfare Association (Aecwa)
We are a drop in day centre for the elderly in the community. We also help with form filling, giving advice and English classes. We give information on disability and health on a regular basis to…
Yemeni Day Centre
The charity provides a drop in service and day opportunities which aims to deliver welfare and support services to all older people especially those who are frail or disabled and adult carers,…
Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell
Befriending service for people with dementiaWeekly clubs for people with dementiaSupport service for family carers of people with dementiaDementia-awareness training for Social Services/Healthcare…
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01564 334713.
Part of Avery Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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