The Orchards
164 Shard End Crescent, Birmingham, B34 7BP
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 18 April 2018
Last inspected 5 February 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 18 Apr 2018
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Requires improvement
7 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Solihull Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
The Castle Practice
0.8 mi
9 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
0 mi
22 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.8 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Birmingham (2025–26)
£874
per week, residential
£889
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
11.2% of people in Birmingham are aged 65 or over
52.8
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
HC-One Limited
214
locations
86%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.