Care Homes in Birmingham
Birmingham is home to 277 CQC-registered care facilities in West Midlands, with a total of 7,385 beds spread across residential and nursing homes. The area has 3 Outstanding-rated homes and 191 Good-rated homes, putting Birmingham among the solid care areas in West Midlands. 73 homes offer nursing care for those with complex medical needs, alongside 204 residential options; specialist support for dementia and learning disabilities is well represented.
Areas in Birmingham
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B27 (11)
B44 (9)
B45 (3)
B20 (20)
B15 (5)
B23 (19)
B9 (3)
B30 (8)
B18 (7)
B13 (23)
B17 (8)
B72 (4)
B11 (4)
B24 (16)
B35 (2)
B31 (12)
B73 (13)
B26 (4)
B14 (15)
B38 (9)
B16 (7)
B33 (12)
B29 (14)
B74 (10)
B76 (4)
B42 (3)
B12 (3)
B5 (3)
B34 (2)
B32 (5)
B28 (7)
B21 (1)
B25 (1)
B8 (3)
B75 (1)
B36 (1)
B19 (4)
Choosing a Care Home in Birmingham
With 277 care homes across Birmingham, families have 194 well-rated options to consider. 55 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Birmingham — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Birmingham has 3 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Birmingham.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Birmingham?
There are 277 CQC-registered care homes in Birmingham with a total of 7,385 beds. They span 38 postcode districts across the West Midlands region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Birmingham have?
Of the 277 care homes in Birmingham: 3 are rated Outstanding, 191 are rated Good, 55 Require Improvement, 2 are rated Inadequate, and 26 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose a care home in Birmingham?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Birmingham council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data