Birch View provides nurse-led care for adults living with mental health conditions, dementia and neuro-disabilities

A leading provider of nursing care for adults with complex needs has opened a new care home in Coventry.

The facility is on a previously disused site, which has been transformed into a purpose-built facility serving the local community.

Birch View, developed by Exemplar Health Care and situated on the site of the former St Nicholas Church on Sherwood Jones Close in Radford, supports adults living with complex needs arising from mental health conditions, dementia, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities.

Designed by Watson Batty Architects and built by Deeley Construction, the home provides nurse-led care for adults who might otherwise require an acute hospital setting or have to move away from the area to access appropriate support.

The home has 38 ensuite bedrooms split across three small group living units, alongside communal dining and living spaces, sensory bathrooms, an activities hub, a therapy room and a large accessible garden.

A home rooted in community

Sukai Drummeh, home manager at Birch View, said: “We’re incredibly proud to officially open Birch View and provide local people with greater access to this type of complex care home service within their local community.

“Our aim has always been to create a home that feels welcoming, supportive and empowering for the people who live here.

“We’ve built a compassionate and dedicated team committed to making a positive difference every day.

“The new home has also created valuable healthcare jobs in the local area and we’re looking forward to becoming part of the local community and supporting people across Coventry for many years to come.”