Selly Wood House Nursing Home
161 Selly Wood Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1TJ
Nursing home · 48 beds · Avatar SWH

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,720
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2026
- Beds
- 48
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £89,440 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,440 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £376 a week less, £19,552 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,085 a week less than two places.
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 Selly Wood House Nursing Home
Selly Wood House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Birmingham, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 48 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Avatar SWH. The home has been registered since December 2021.
At its latest inspection, published January 2026, the CQC rated Selly Wood House Nursing Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Selly Wood House Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Birmingham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care and £1,720 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 277 registered care homes in Birmingham. The nearest to Selly Wood House Nursing Home include Bournville Grange Limited, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust - Bristol Road and Bourn View, 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
Registration
- Provider
- Avatar SWH Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2021
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2026)
- Council area
- Birmingham
- Town
- Birmingham
The rating history and published reports for Selly Wood House Nursing Home, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Selly Wood House Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Birmingham typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care and £1,720 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Selly Wood House Nursing Home
How much does Selly Wood House Nursing Home cost?
Selly Wood House Nursing Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Birmingham typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care and £1,720 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Selly Wood House Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Selly Wood House Nursing Home Good in January 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Selly Wood House Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Selly Wood House Nursing Home 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 Selly Wood House Nursing Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Selly Wood House Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Selly Wood House Nursing Home have?
Selly Wood House Nursing Home is registered for up to 48 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Birmingham
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 £950 to £1,230 a week. 79 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
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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.
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