Avery Healthcare

Birchmere Mews Care Home

Residential care home in Solihull

Operated by Avery Healthcare

CQC Good63 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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).
Address1270 Warwick Rd, Knowle, Solihull, B93 9LQ
Beds63
Weekly feefrom £995 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2016
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Birchmere Mews Care Home is a 63-bed residential and dementia care home in Knowle, Solihull, operated by Avery Healthcare. The home provides residential care, dementia care, and respite services. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.

The home is situated in the village of Knowle and offers accommodation across en-suite bedrooms, including options designed for couples and dedicated dementia rooms. Respite care is available for those needing temporary support.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery1.2 miles
A&E: Heartlands Hospital6.8 miles
Bus stop800 m
Train station3.0 miles
Shops650 m
Pub or bar950 m
  • 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:

Violent crime33%
Shoplifting25%
Anti-social behaviour10%
Vehicle crime8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £995
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Solihull pays care homes.
YearThis 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 Mews 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 hospital · A&E
Heartlands Hospital · 6.8 mi
Nearest GP
ARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE · 1.2 mi

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.

Charity

Age Concern Solihull

Services and support for older people in Solihull Metropolitan Borough

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1055887)
Charity

Solihull Carers Centre

We are an independent charity which has been providing local support to carers for over 18 years. We offer emotional support, carer's assessments, practical information and advice, social…

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1092613)
Charity

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.

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165666)
Charity

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…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1090918)
Charity

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,…

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1095640)
Charity

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…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133484)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Birchmere Mews?
Birchmere Mews is positioned in Solihull and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Birchmere Mews?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Birchmere Mews has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Birchmere Mews offer?
Birchmere Mews provides several types of senior care, including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity of Birchmere Mews?
At present, Birchmere Mews can accommodate up to 63 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Birchmere Mews?
Avery Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Birchmere Mews offers a wide range of activities focused on health and wellness, such as: Creative Arts & Crafts, Wellness Classes, and Dance & Music sessions.
How much does care at Birchmere Mews cost?
The cost of care at Birchmere Mews can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at Birchmere Mews is £995 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01564 334770.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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