Complex care in Birmingham
Welcome to Otterburn, where we provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from mental health, neurological, and physical health conditions.
Located on Brandwood Park Road in Birmingham, Otterburn has 30 bedrooms across three small, purpose-built units, creating a homely, and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
We’re dedicated to making every day better for the people we support, helping them lead meaningful lives, and achieve their personal goals.
Our trained team provides high acuity, nurse-led care services, particularly for individuals with secondary diagnoses, co-morbidities, or those who’ve experienced previous failed placements.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional seeking a complex care placement, or you’re exploring care options for a loved one, view our services below or contact us to find out more.
Our care
The people we support at Otterburn would often be in a hospital or higher acuity setting if not placed with us.
Our care enables them to stay in the community, closer to their loved ones.
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Caring for complex conditions:
Look around Otterburn
Otterburn has 30 bedrooms, each with an en-suite, across three units.
With this small group living, we’re able to provide a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
The home has communal dining and living spaces, a therapy room, and a large accessible garden.
We offer a variety of accessible baths and showers for a range of mobility needs.
Otterburn is near local amenities and transport links, helping people stay connected to the community.
Profile of need by unit
Otter Unit
Has a primary neurological diagnosis such as dementia, including early on-set, and early to mid-stage Huntington’s disease
Presents with predominant mental health and behavioural needs, requiring a positive behaviour support approach
May require physical intervention upon admission until behaviour stabilises
Is at high risk of falls, requiring enhanced care planning, risk assessments, and falls prevention strategies
Is mobile and at high risk of absconding, requiring a higher level of monitoring than standard nursing care placements
Fox Unit
Has a primary neurological diagnosis such as brain injury or advanced Huntington’s disease
Is older working-age (typically 50+)
Presents with predominant physical health needs
Has significant cognitive and motor function impairment, that significantly impacts daily living and/or could result in harm to self or others
Displays unpredictable behaviours that require an immediate and skilled response
Has one or more nutrition and hydration related conditions that may require enteral feeding through a nasogastric (NG), percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), or radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG) tube
May have limited mobility, requiring regular repositioning, skin integrity checks, and ongoing monitoring
Squirrel Unit
Has complex health needs that require a high level of nursing input, observation, and monitoring
May have a respiratory condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and pulmonary hypertension
Requires care for clinical interventions such as PEGs, tracheostomies, and ventilators
Displays behaviours of concern
Join our team and make a difference at Otterburn
No matter who you are or what experience you have, there are many ways you can make a difference at Otterburn.
The people who live in our home need care from a variety of colleagues.
Our roles range from Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants to Housekeepers and Cooks, and every member of our team has a vital part to play.
We’re proud to be a National Living Wage employer, offering stable employment in an inclusive, values-led environment.
Neil came to live at Yarningdale when his previous nursing home placement...
Getting to Otterburn
Directions to Otterburn
Otterburn is a short drive from the A38 and A435.
From the centre of Birmingham, head towards the A441 and take it past Edgbaston Stadium.
From the south, follow the M40, M42 and A435 to Broad Lane, continue on Broad Lane to Brandwood Park Road and Otterburn is on the right.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Brandwood Park Road.
Public transport to Otterburn
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Yarningdale Road bus stop in both directions (stop IDs: nwmgmdag and nwmgmdad), which are accessed by bus 35.
Doversley Road bus stop (stop ID: 43000409802), which is accessed by bus 46.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Bournville - 2.2 miles away (30 minute walk).
Kings Norton - 2.2 miles away (11 minute drive).
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