Care Homes in CV6
The CV6 postcode district has 16 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 427 beds, falling under Coventry council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 7 are rated Good. 7 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in CV6
CV6 covers Radford, Holbrooks, and Keresley on the northern edge of Coventry — an urban postcode within Coventry City Council's social care boundary. The area has 16 CQC-registered care homes, with Lammas House Residential Care Home holding the district's only Outstanding rating. Lammas House specialises in residential care for older adults and has maintained its Outstanding status across multiple inspection cycles — a strong indicator of leadership stability. Eight of the 16 homes are currently unrated, which is the highest proportion in any of the comparable Coventry postcodes; this likely reflects a number of relatively recent registrations or ownership changes following the pandemic. Families should treat unrated homes with particular caution in Coventry, as the city's care sector saw significant turnover of small operators between 2020 and 2024. Coventry City Council operates a relatively urban commissioning model with set rates; ask your assessor for the current residential care rate and whether homes on the preferred provider list have capacity. The CV6 corridor is well-connected by the A4114 Radford Road bus routes, and families in north Coventry generally find visiting straightforward. The area has no Inadequate-rated homes at present, which is a positive indicator, but the high number of unrated providers means due diligence on management, staffing stability, and CQC correspondence history is essential. For those seeking dementia care, note that few CV6 homes advertise dedicated dementia units — families needing specialist memory care may need to look at CV5 or CV3 where provision is deeper.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CV6 postcode area?
There are 16 CQC-registered care homes in CV6, offering a combined 427 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CV6 have?
Of the 16 care homes in CV6: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 7 require 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 CV6?
Lammas House Residential Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in CV6, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 23 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CV6 postcode?
The CV6 postcode area falls under Coventry. 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 CV6?
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 Coventry'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