Care Homes in CV7
The CV7 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 363 beds, falling under Solihull council. 7 are rated Good. 4 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in CV7
CV7 covers a large rural swathe of the Solihull and North Warwickshire area — including Meriden, Balsall Common, Berkswell, and Fillongley, and Coventry's rural western hinterland. Despite its rural character, the district has 12 CQC-registered homes holding 363 beds. The quality picture is mixed: seven homes are rated Good, four Require Improvement, and none are Outstanding or Inadequate. Harper Fields and Fairfield are among the established Good-rated providers. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Warwickshire County Council share commissioning responsibility depending on each home's exact address — families should confirm which authority applies to get accurate personal budget rates. University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) at Walsgrave is the main acute trust for most CV7 residents. The area is primarily car-dependent; Berkswell and Tile Hill stations provide some public transport links for the eastern parts of the district. The four Requires Improvement-rated homes represent a third of the market — families should read individual CQC reports carefully before shortlisting any CV7 home below a Good rating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CV7 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in CV7, offering a combined 363 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CV7 have?
Of the 12 care homes in CV7: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 4 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 CV7?
Harper Fields is among the highest-rated care homes in CV7, holding a CQC rating of Good with 80 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CV7 postcode?
The CV7 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 CV7?
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