Care Homes in B73
The B73 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 426 beds, falling under Birmingham council. 10 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement.
About care in B73
B73 covers Sutton Coldfield's southern suburbs — including Wylde Green, Boldmere, Streetly, and Little Sutton — within Birmingham City Council's boundaries. Birmingham's adult social care team covers assessments and funding for eligible residents in B73. With 13 registered care homes, ten rated Good and three Requires Improvement, the area has a reasonable but not outstanding quality profile relative to the wider Sutton Coldfield area. The district's suburban character and good transport links to Birmingham City Hospital and Heartlands Hospital make it a practical choice for residents requiring regular hospital outpatient appointments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the B73 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in B73, offering a combined 426 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in B73 have?
Of the 13 care homes in B73: 0 are rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; 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 B73?
Bishops Manor is among the highest-rated care homes in B73, holding a CQC rating of Good with 65 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the B73 postcode?
The B73 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 B73?
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