Rivendell and Lorien (Marsh Lane)
Care home in Birmingham
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Rivendell and Lorien (Marsh Lane) is a care home operated by Jaffray Care, a registered charity providing care and support for adults with complex needs. The home, located in Birmingham, West Midlands, supports people with physical disabilities, sensory impairment, mental health needs, complex health care requirements and those requiring palliative care. It has 11 registered beds.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, achieving Good across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 30 April 2019 · Last inspected 2 April 2019
Inspectors found that people at this two-bungalow service for adults with learning and physical disabilities were kept safe, with staff who understood each person's needs and safeguarding referrals that had been reviewed since the last visit. Restrictions were recorded, justified and regularly reviewed, and people were supported to build independence, make choices and take part in the local community. Staff were described as confident and knowledgeable, and the report notes that people's health had improved through active lifestyles and partnership with healthcare professionals.
- Staff recognised each person's safety needs and how to reduce the risk of abuse
- Restrictive practices were recorded, kept under review and handled in line with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- People were supported to gain new skills, independence and choice in daily routines and community life
- People said the provider and staff were approachable and acted on feedback
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 750 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1,449 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £814 |
| 2025 | £874 |
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Local health safety net
Rivendell and Lorien (Marsh Lane) is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Good Hope Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is RESERVOIR ROAD SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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