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The Orchards

164 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham, B34 7BP

Nursing home · 72 beds · Welltower

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From the home's website
Weekly fee
£1,384 to £1,522
as of August 2026
CQC rating
Good
April 2018
Beds
72
with nursing
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About The Orchards

The Orchards is a nursing home in Birmingham, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 72 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2018, the CQC rated The Orchards 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.

The Orchards charges £1,384 to £1,522 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £71,968 a year. It is about 14% above the typical residential fee in Birmingham of £1,212 a week.

There are 277 registered care homes in Birmingham. The nearest to The Orchards include Briarscroft Residential Care Home, 1a West Avenue and Autumn Leaf House, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults

Registration

Brand
Welltower
Registered with CQC
October 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (April 2018)
Council area
Birmingham
Read the full CQC inspection report

Fees

Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.

Type of careWeekly fee
Care home fees
£1,384 to £1,522
as of August 2026
From the home's website
The weekly fee range for The Orchards Care Home is £1383.62 - £1522.27
View on The Orchards’s website

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Common questions about The Orchards

How much does The Orchards cost?

The Orchards charges £1,384 to £1,522 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.

What is the CQC rating for The Orchards?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Orchards Good in April 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Orchards provide nursing care?

Yes. The Orchards 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 The Orchards offer dementia care?

Yes. The Orchards is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does The Orchards have?

The Orchards is registered for up to 72 residents.

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