The Leys Residential Home

Old Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, West Midlands, B48 7TQ

01214455587

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

24 April 2019

Provider

Dau Care Ltd

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 47 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 37 are the same and 7 are lower.

39 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 24 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodApr 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Dau Care Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Leys Residential Home

The Leys is a small residential home in Alvechurch, set on Old Birmingham Road in the Worcestershire area near Birmingham. It provides care for up to 20 residents and is registered to support older people, those with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The home is operated by Dau Care Ltd and holds a Good CQC rating from its last inspection in April 2019.

Its intimate size means residents benefit from a smaller community environment while accessing support tailored to their individual needs across the range of conditions the home specialises in. The location offers access to local amenities whilst maintaining proximity to Birmingham.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Leys Residential Home, consider asking...

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

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Leys Residential Home, look out for...

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

Could the NHS fund The Leys Residential Home'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