Orchard House

95-97 Holly Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 9JP

01213777551

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

29 March 2019

Provider

Options for Care Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Orchard House

Orchard House is a residential care home in Birmingham, supporting people with mental health needs, offering both residential and personal care. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Orchard House provides residential care and personal care to up to seven people with mental health needs. Staff are safely recruited and receive the training and support needed for their roles. People's safety is promoted through recorded risk assessments.

Both residents and staff speak positively about the registered manager, feeling confident they can raise concerns and that these will be addressed. The home offers a wide range of activities and opportunities for people to engage in hobbies and interests.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 May 2019

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B24 9JP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act; Mental health conditions; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 1 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 March 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Orchard House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Orchard House, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Orchard House, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Orchard House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees