Care Homes in B78
The B78 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 107 beds, falling under Staffordshire council. 7 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in B78
B78 covers Tamworth's south-western residential fringes in Staffordshire — a smaller care home market with 9 CQC-registered providers offering 107 beds, making average bed counts here among the lowest in the Midlands. Seven homes are rated Good, one Requires Improvement, and one is not yet rated. Staffordshire County Council handles adult social care funding for B78 residents; Staffordshire's personal budget rates are broadly mid-range for the English Midlands. George Eliot Hospital (Nuneaton) and Good Hope Hospital (Sutton Coldfield) provide the nearest acute care and discharge planning pathways — the relatively rural character of B78's hinterland means families should account for journey times when planning regular visits. The small average home size here (around 12 beds per registered provider) means residents may benefit from more personalised care environments, but fewer specialist clinical services on-site. Families with nursing or dementia requirements should check service type carefully before making an approach, as not all B78 homes are registered for nursing provision. The one unrated home should be assessed individually.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the B78 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in B78, offering a combined 107 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in B78 have?
Of the 9 care homes in B78: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in B78?
Bonehill Lodge is among the highest-rated care homes in B78, holding a CQC rating of Good with 26 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the B78 postcode?
The B78 postcode area falls under Staffordshire. 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 B78?
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 Staffordshire'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