How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Birmingham?

Contact Birmingham City Council's adult social care team by phone or through their website to request a care needs assessment. A social worker or other qualified professional will arrange to visit your relative, discuss their daily needs, health conditions and any risks, and produce a written care plan. The assessment is free and available to anyone who appears to need care, regardless of savings or income. If nursing care is recommended, the council can also arrange a financial assessment to see what they will contribute.

Can Birmingham City Council pay for a nursing home placement?

Birmingham City Council can fund all or part of a nursing home placement following a needs assessment and a means test. If savings and eligible assets fall below the national capital thresholds, the council will contribute towards fees at a rate they agree with the provider. Separately, all nursing home residents assessed as needing registered nursing input receive NHS Funded Nursing Care, which is paid directly to the home. Where clinical needs are more significant, NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full cost instead.

Which providers in Birmingham offer nursing care?

Care Assura currently lists 73 nursing homes across Birmingham, ranging from smaller settings to larger purpose built centres. Examples include Edgbaston Beaumont, Selly Wood House Nursing Home, Marian House Nursing Home, Priestley Rose Nursing Home, Perry Locks Care Home and Greenacres, which supports younger adults with physical disabilities. You can filter and compare each home's details, including its most recent CQC rating, on the Care Assura listings for the city.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides help with personal care such as washing, dressing, meals and social activities, but does not have qualified nurses on the staff rota. A nursing home offers all of the above and additionally has registered nurses on duty at all times, so it can support residents with more complex medical needs. Conditions such as advanced dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery or long term catheter and wound care are usually managed in a nursing setting. A care needs assessment will help clarify which type of home is appropriate.

How far in advance should I start looking for a nursing home in Birmingham?

Where possible, start researching options as soon as nursing care looks likely, even if a move is still weeks away. Popular homes in Birmingham can have waiting lists, and rushed decisions made from a hospital ward often lead to a less settled placement. Ideally allow two to four weeks to visit a shortlist, read CQC reports and ask questions about fees and contracts. If a hospital discharge is imminent, the social work team can suggest interim options while your first choice becomes available.

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in Birmingham?

Ask how many registered nurses and care staff are on duty during the day and at night, and how they manage clinical needs such as medication rounds, pressure care and falls. Enquire about the range of activities, mealtimes and how the home involves families in care planning and reviews. Request a copy of the contract and a full breakdown of fees, including what triggers a top up or an increase. It is also worth asking how the home has responded to any points raised in its most recent CQC inspection.

Nursing Homes in Birmingham

Birmingham has 71 CQC registered nursing homes. 51 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, 16 Requires improvement, 2 Inadequate. 45 of the 71 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Birmingham at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Birmingham.

Birmingham City Council pays, residential care: £874 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579, median £1,398
Care home beds filled across Birmingham: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86
People aged 75 and over: 74,200. Rising to 82,700 by 2035, up 12%
Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 0 closed. 8 changed owner, covering 563 beds.
Who pays, across Birmingham (estimate): 56% council, 32% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 10,200. Rising to 11,600 by 2035, up 14%
People aged 85 and over: 21,500. Rising to 25,800 by 2035, up 20%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Arranging and funding nursing care in Birmingham

Nursing care is often needed at short notice, perhaps following a hospital stay or a change in a long term condition. Before agreeing a placement, it helps to understand how care is arranged locally and what financial support may be available. Care Assura lists 73 nursing homes across Birmingham, giving families a reasonable choice of settings once the practical steps below are underway.

Starting with a care needs assessment

The first formal step is a care needs assessment, which looks at the medical and personal support your relative requires and whether a registered nurse must be on hand around the clock. You can request this through Birmingham City Council Adult Social Care, who will send a social worker or occupational therapist to speak with your relative and, where appropriate, family carers. The outcome is a written care plan that sets out recommended support, which may include nursing home placement, and it is free to request regardless of income.

How Birmingham City Council supports funding

After the needs assessment, a separate financial assessment looks at savings, income and property to work out how much the council can contribute. Where someone qualifies, Birmingham City Council commissions a placement at an agreed weekly rate, and families sometimes pay a top up if they choose a more expensive room. Nursing homes also attract NHS Funded Nursing Care, a weekly contribution paid directly to the home towards the cost of registered nursing input, and in cases of significant clinical need NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full fee.

Typical cost context

Nursing home fees in Birmingham tend to sit above residential care rates because of the qualified nursing staff on site. Costs vary by location, room type and complexity of need, so it is worth asking each home for a clear written breakdown of what is and is not included before signing a contract.

Choosing a nursing home in Birmingham that fits

Once funding is clearer, attention usually turns to which home will suit your relative day to day. Of the 73 nursing homes listed in Birmingham, 1 is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, 51 are rated Good, 19 Require Improvement, 1 is rated Inadequate and 1 has not yet been rated. That spread means most families will find several strong options, but it also underlines the value of visiting and comparing before you commit.

Reading CQC ratings sensibly

A Good or Outstanding rating from providers such as Edgbaston Beaumont, Selly Wood House Nursing Home, Marian House Nursing Home or Wyndley Grange Nursing Home suggests inspectors found care to be safe, effective and well led at the last visit. A Requires Improvement rating is not necessarily a reason to rule a home out, since it may reflect a specific issue that has since been addressed, but ask the manager directly what has changed. Where a home is rated Inadequate, look closely at the inspection report and speak with the local authority about current placements there.

What to look for on a visit

Try to visit at different times of day, including a mealtime, and notice how staff speak with residents and each other. Ask about staffing ratios, how the home handles falls and pressure care, activity provision, visiting arrangements and end of life planning. Homes such as Priestley Rose Nursing Home, Neville Williams House and St Martin's Nursing Home should be able to show you a sample care plan and explain how families are kept informed of changes.

Matching the setting to the person

Consider location for regular visits, whether the home specialises in dementia nursing or younger adults with physical disabilities such as Greenacres, and whether the atmosphere feels like somewhere your relative would settle. A short trial or respite stay, where possible, is often the best way to test the fit.

71 nursing homes in Birmingham (showing 1–50)

Aran Court Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Requires improvement
Meadow Rose Nursing Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Requires improvement
Priestley Rose Nursing Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Mercia Grange · Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham · CQC Good
Marian House Nursing Home · Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham · CQC Good
Bramley Grove Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Highbury Nursing Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Requires improvement
Clare Court Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Requires improvement
Beech Hill Grange · Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham · CQC Requires improvement
Ivybank Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Orchard House · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
The Ridings Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Edgbaston Manor · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Harborne Lane Nursing Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Requires improvement
Albion Court Care Centre · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Orchard House Nursing Home · Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham · CQC Requires improvement
Asprey Court Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Pebble Mill Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Maypole Grove · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Bishops Manor · Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham · CQC Good
Heartlands · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Newday Nursing Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Wilson Lodge · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Bromford Lane Care Centre · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Inadequate
River Brook Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Wyndley Grange Nursing Home · Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham · CQC Good
Fountain Nursing and Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Inadequate
Edgbaston Beaumont · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
The Oaks Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Outstanding
Hodge Hill Grange · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Perry Locks Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
The Orchards · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
St Pauls Nursing Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Herondale Kingfisher · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Bramley Court Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Sutton Rose Care Home · Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham · CQC Requires improvement
Boldmere Court Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Requires improvement
St Martin's Nursing Home · Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham · CQC Good
The Limes CHN · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Roxton Nursing Home · Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham · CQC Good
Anita Stone Court · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Neville Williams House · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Hurstway Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Step-forward support services · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Robert Harvey House · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Outstanding
Selly Park · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Abbey Rose Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Yardley Grange Nursing Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Eden Lodge Health Care · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good
Amberley Court Care Home · Birmingham, Birmingham · CQC Good

What care costs in Birmingham, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care West Midlands figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398.	£874	£1,219 to £1,579
Nursing care West Midlands figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646.	£889	£1,460 to £1,936
Residential dementia care West Midlands figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 23 homes. Median £1,484.	Not published separately	£1,375 to £1,681
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Robert Harvey House, 24 September 2026, Outstanding
The Orchards, 6 August 2026, Good
Selly Park, 29 July 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Wyndley Grange Nursing Home, 12 January 2018, Good
The Orchards, 18 April 2018, Good
Boldmere Court Care Home, 25 August 2018, Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Birmingham

How many nursing homes are there in Birmingham?

Birmingham has 71 CQC registered nursing homes: 2 Outstanding, 51 Good, 16 Requires improvement, 2 Inadequate. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Birmingham?

Birmingham City Council pays an average of £874 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579 a week. West Midlands figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which nursing homes in Birmingham were inspected most recently?

Robert Harvey House (24 September 2026), The Orchards (6 August 2026) and Selly Park (29 July 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

Local care news in Birmingham

New 68 bed care home registered with CQC in Birmingham: The Orchards (5 November 2026)

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