Care Homes in B29
The B29 postcode district has 14 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 384 beds, falling under Birmingham council. 10 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement.
About care in B29
B29 covers Selly Oak, Bournville, Stirchley, and Cotteridge in the southern suburbs of Birmingham. Ten of the 14 registered homes hold a Good CQC rating; none are Outstanding. Birmingham City Council handles adult social care — Birmingham's personal budget rates for residential care are among the lower in the West Midlands, which can create notable top-up fee requirements at better-resourced homes. The area benefits from proximity to the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, supporting a relatively stable care workforce. Bournville's low-density housing stock means several homes have larger gardens than is typical in inner Birmingham. Families should also consider B17 (Harborne) and B15 (Edgbaston) for Outstanding-rated options nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the B29 postcode area?
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in B29, offering a combined 384 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in B29 have?
Of the 14 care homes in B29: 0 are rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in B29?
Castlecroft Residential Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in B29, holding a CQC rating of Good with 64 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the B29 postcode?
The B29 postcode area falls under Birmingham. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in B29?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Birmingham's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data