Care Homes in B44
The B44 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 290 beds, falling under Birmingham council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 5 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in B44
B44 covers Perry Barr and Great Barr in north Birmingham — a suburban mixed-use district with 9 CQC-registered care homes providing 290 beds. One home holds Outstanding status, five are rated Good, one Requires Improvement, and two are not yet rated. Birmingham City Council handles adult social care funding and assessments for B44 residents; the council's personal budget rates apply uniformly across Birmingham, though assessment waiting times can be extended in this large authority. Good Hope Hospital (Sutton Coldfield, part of University Hospitals Birmingham) is the main acute hospital for discharge planning, with City Hospital (Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust) also accessible. Perry Barr underwent significant infrastructure investment ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Outstanding-rated provider in B44 represents the district's quality benchmark — reading its most recent inspection report will give families a clear standard against which to compare other homes. The two unrated homes carry more uncertainty and should be approached cautiously until their first CQC inspection record is published.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the B44 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in B44, offering a combined 290 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in B44 have?
Of the 9 care homes in B44: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 5 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 2 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 B44?
Manor House is among the highest-rated care homes in B44, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 37 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the B44 postcode?
The B44 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 B44?
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