MACC Care
Austin Rose Care Home
Nursing home in Birmingham
Operated by MACC Care
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About
Austin Rose Care Home, operated by MACC Care, is a 80-bed home at 90 Alvechurch Road in West Heath, Birmingham. It provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Residents have access to lounge and dining areas, a library, prayer facilities, and a sensory garden with fountains and seating. Wraparound balconies offer views across the surrounding area. Bedrooms are en-suite with profiling mattresses, Wi-Fi, a television and a nurse-call system. The home has an on-site hairdresser and a catering team that prepares meals each day, and it arranges a range of activities, from exercise classes and crafts to outings.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good ratings for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 April 2023 · Last inspected 10 February 2023
Inspectors found Austin Rose Care Home provides personal and nursing care for up to 80 older adults across three floors, with 64 people living there at the visit. Staffing levels were sufficient, people said they felt safe, and care plans and risk assessments were in place for everyone. Feedback from people and relatives was positive, with staff described as kind, privacy respected, and people involved in decisions about their care.
- Staffing numbers were judged sufficient to meet people's needs
- Care plans were person centred and gave staff clear guidance
- People and relatives gave positive feedback about care, kindness and privacy
- Food was enjoyed, and the layout let people choose where they spent their time
- Inspection was prompted by concerns about staffing numbers and skills, but inspectors found no evidence that people were at risk of harm from this
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
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What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1,449 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £814 |
| 2025 | £874 |
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Local health safety net
Austin Rose Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Birmingham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Connects West Midlands
Age Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs,…
Part of MACC Care
Austin Rose Care Home is one of 20 homes run by MACC Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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