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Birchmere House

1270 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 9LQ

Nursing home · 76 beds · Avery

Photo of Birchmere House
From the home's website
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,345
CQC rating
Requires improvement
March 2026
Beds
76
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Solihull
£1,345a week

About £69,914 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,689 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,080a week

The typical live-in carer near Solihull, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £265 a week less, £13,754 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,334 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Solihull
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Solihull

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Birchmere House

Birchmere House is a nursing home in Solihull, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 76 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Avery, which operates 108 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2017.

At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated Birchmere House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Birchmere House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Solihull with a fee on record typically charge about £1,345 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 63 registered care homes in Solihull. The nearest to Birchmere House include Birchmere House, Birchmere Mews and Birchmere Mews, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Avery
Registered with CQC
March 2017
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (March 2026)
Council area
Solihull
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection-control arrangements and were assured about visiting, testing and staffing measures.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Birchmere House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Solihull typically charge about £1,345 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Birchmere House

How much does Birchmere House cost?

Birchmere House has not published its fees. Care homes in Solihull typically charge about £1,345 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Birchmere House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Birchmere House Requires improvement in March 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Birchmere House provide nursing care?

Yes. Birchmere House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Birchmere House offer dementia care?

Yes. Birchmere House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Birchmere House have?

Birchmere House is registered for up to 76 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Solihull

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,250 a week. 78 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.

“If you bump into her in the night on her way to the bathroom she will still inquire how you are and if everything is alright.”
Caroline C., about Mary K.
“I have never met a person who is so kind and thinks about others before himself to such an extent as Chris Malagala.”
Brian G., about Chris M.
See live-in carers near SolihullProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Birchmere House, Solihull

Birchmere House

Solihull, B93 · 0.0 km · 76 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,345 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Solihull

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Solihull
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Birchmere Mews, Solihull

Birchmere Mews

Solihull, B93 · 0.0 km · 63 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,345 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Birchmere Mews, Solihull

Birchmere Mews

Solihull, B93 · 0.0 km · 63 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAvery
Fee not published
Area typical £1,345 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week

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