Care Homes in B93
The B93 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 485 beds, falling under Solihull council. 10 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in B93
B93 covers the Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath areas of Solihull — affluent, semi-rural commuter settlements in south Solihull with consistently above-average property values and household incomes. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here provide 485 beds with a positive quality profile: ten are rated Good and one Requires Improvement — a strong showing for a predominantly market-driven, self-pay area. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council handles adult social care; Solihull's funded rates are in line with the West Midlands Combined Authority average, though most B93 care home residents are self-funders given the affluence of the catchment. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Solihull Hospital) provides acute care. B93's suburban character, access to the M42 corridor and proximity to Birmingham International Airport are practical advantages for families who travel. The single Requires Improvement home should be investigated against the most recent CQC report. B93 is a reliable choice for families seeking good-quality residential or nursing care in south Solihull.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the B93 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in B93, offering a combined 485 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in B93 have?
Of the 11 care homes in B93: 0 are rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 1 requires 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 B93?
Birchmere House is among the highest-rated care homes in B93, holding a CQC rating of Good with 76 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the B93 postcode?
The B93 postcode area falls under Solihull. 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 B93?
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 Solihull'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