Birchmere House
Nursing home · Solihull
1270 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 9LQ
Run by Willowbrook Healthcare Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds76
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01564 732400
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Caring and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Birchmere House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-3118965058
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Birchmere House
Birchmere House provides residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for older people in the Knowle area. The home combines care support with an active social setting, where residents can join activities, spend time with family and enjoy meals prepared in commercial-standard kitchens.
Facilities include a bistro, cinema and therapy suite, with lounges and activity rooms supporting social time. Dining is presented as part of everyday life, with restaurant-style dining rooms and table service. The home’s activities are shaped around residents’ interests, helping create a routine that includes social time as well as care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Solihull
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchmere HouseSolihull | 0 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Birchmere MewsSolihull | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Birchmere MewsSolihull | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Knowle Gate Care HomeSolihull | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Knowle Gate Care HomeSolihull | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Willowbrook Healthcare Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchmere MewsSolihull | Good | 8.0 | |
| Knowle Gate Care HomeSolihull | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bourn ViewBirmingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Butlers Mews Care HomeRugby | |||
| Bridge ManorWolverhampton | |||
| Lady Jane Court Care HomeLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Waterhouse Manor Care HomePeterborough | |||
| Cliveden Manor Care HomeMarlow | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beaconsfield Heights Care HomeBeaconsfield | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sonning Gardens Care HomeReading | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Chorleywood Manor Care HomeRickmansworth | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Elton House Care HomeWatford | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Bistro and therapy suite
- Restaurant-style dining
- Residential, nursing and respite care
Suits: Older people seeking active residential or nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
1270 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 9LQ
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Questions families ask
How much does Birchmere House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Birchmere House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Solihull council paid on average £1,143 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Birchmere House whether it takes residents funded by Solihull council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.