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Silver BirchesSolihull
Rated:GoodResidential

Silver Birches

23 Tyne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6QZ
01217883758
Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

19 September 2019

Provider

Affinity Care Consortium Ltd

Beds

50 beds

About Silver Birches

Silver Birches is a 50-bed residential care home located in Solihull, West Midlands. It provides care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is situated on Tyne Close in the B37 postcode area, serving the local community and surrounding regions.

The home is operated by Affinity Care Consortium Ltd and holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection completed in September 2019. As a residential care setting, it offers accommodation and personal care support tailored to the needs of its residents.

The home's focus on dementia care means staff have experience supporting individuals with memory loss and related conditions, alongside general care for older adults with varying health and support requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Silver Birches, consider asking...

  1. 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
  2. 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
  3. 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
  4. 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
  5. 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Silver Birches, look out for...

  1. 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
  2. 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
  3. 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
  4. 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
  5. 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Silver Birches'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.

Location

23 Tyne Close, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6QZ

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Silver Birches

CQC overall rating

Good

CQC rating published: 19 September 2019

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