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Care homes in Edgbaston

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There are 29 care homes in and around Edgbaston on AskBart. 64% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £980 a week, while Birmingham usually pays £874. The largest is Metchley Manor Care Home, with 98 beds.

care homes
29
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
64%
typical residential fee
£980/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Birmingham council pays
£874/wk

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Care homes in Edgbaston

Care homes in Edgbaston (29)

★ With family reviews

0 in Edgbaston, 29 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Acorn Care HomeRequires improvement · May 2025On request312.1 mi—2.9 mi
Albion Court Care HomeGood£875890.4 mi—1.0 mi
Ash Lodge Care Home with NursingRequires improvement · Jul 2023On request701.4 mi—1.4 mi
Ashleigh Court Rest HomeRequires improvement · Jun 2022On request221.2 mi—0.4 mi
Bearwood Nursing HomeGood · Mar 2020On request630.7 mi—0.8 mi
Blythe Rose Birmingham—On request801.4 mi—1.6 mi
Caldene Rest HomeGood · Jul 2019On request272.0 mi—2.6 mi
Castlecroft Residential Care HomeGood · May 2018On request641.2 mi—2.9 mi
Church Rose Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Dec 2023On request480.9 mi—1.8 mi
Clare Court Care HomeRequires improvement£780800.4 mi—1.0 mi
Edgbaston Beaumont Care HomeGood£1,185301.8 mi—1.9 mi
Edgbaston Manor Care HomeGood£1,195701.9 mi—2.6 mi
Field House Residential Home LimitedGood · Apr 2019On request210.6 mi—1.7 mi
Fountain CourtGood · Jun 2018On request160.8 mi—0.8 mi
Fountain Nursing and Care Home LimitedInadequate · Aug 2025On request271.2 mi—0.4 mi
Harborne Lane Nursing HomeRequires improvement · May 2025On request680.4 mi—2.4 mi
HolmparkGood · Apr 2019On request391.4 mi—0.6 mi
Karam Court Care HomeGood · Oct 2019On request511.9 mi—2.1 mi
Kerria CourtGood · May 2018On request472.1 mi—2.2 mi
Metchley Manor Care HomeGood£995981.4 mi—1.7 mi
Oakview Care HomeRequires improvement · May 2024On request971.7 mi—3.0 mi
Pebble Mill Care HomeGood£850621.1 mi—2.6 mi
Richmond Court Nursing HomeGood · Mar 2025On request392.0 mi—2.6 mi
Robert Harvey HouseOutstanding · Sept 2026On request522.1 mi—3.0 mi
Selly ParkGood · Jul 2026On request500.9 mi—2.7 mi
The HawthornsGood · Mar 2020On request221.2 mi—0.6 mi
The Poplars Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Jun 2023On request581.0 mi—1.3 mi
Trinity View Care HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2020On request81.0 mi—1.3 mi
Uplands Nursing HomeGood · Mar 2020On request341.0 mi—2.8 mi

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Edgbaston in numbers

64% of Edgbaston’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 28 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Edgbaston costs about £980/week, while Birmingham’s published usual rate is around £874/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £106/week (about £5,512/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Birmingham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed29
Rated Good or Outstanding18 of 28 (64%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate10
Average published weekly fee£980
Birmingham usual weekly rate (2025)£874
LargestMetchley Manor Care Home (98 beds)
Most recently inspectedOakview Care Home (January 2024)
Homes by care typeResidential 12 · Nursing 12 · Dementia 11 · Respite 7
Average house price, Birmingham (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£234,150
Outstanding1
Good17
Requires improvement9
Inadequate1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Edgbaston£980/wk
  • Nursing, Edgbaston£980/wk
  • Dementia, Edgbaston£939/wk
  • Birmingham average£1,110/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Birmingham usual rate£874/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Birmingham. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Birmingham's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Birmingham

The average house price in Birmingham is £234,150, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£234,150
Detached
£441,597
Semi-detached
£274,447
Terraced
£220,906
Flats & maisonettes
£146,467

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Edgbaston

Edgbaston is a large, busy urban area in Birmingham with plenty of services and social options nearby, but it's younger and more densely populated than the national average for retirement living. It suits people who want city amenities and connection over quiet countryside, though crime levels are higher than many alternatives.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 11% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Ford Brook.

692 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime321
  • Public order58
  • Other theft56
  • Criminal damage & arson48
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Edgbaston

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Cape Community Care Day Centre

Our Day Care Service for the Vulnerable Elderly within our community, offering healthy &freshly cooked meals, Mental /Physical stimulation, Social interactions & Outings, Digital introduction &…

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1122721)
Charity

Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell

Befriending service for people with dementiaWeekly clubs for people with dementiaSupport service for family carers of people with dementiaDementia-awareness training for Social Services/Healthcare…

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133484)
Charity

Yemeni Day Centre

The charity provides a drop in service and day opportunities which aims to deliver welfare and support services to all older people especially those who are frail or disabled and adult carers,…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1095640)
Charity

Asian Elderly & Community Welfare Association (Aecwa)

We are a drop in day centre for the elderly in the community. We also help with form filling, giving advice and English classes. We give information on disability and health on a regular basis to…

4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1090918)
Charity

Jay Jalaram Day Centre

Provide meals on wheels service to the elderly and operate a day center activities for all members of the ethnic community.

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165666)
Charity

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,…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (518610)

Edgbaston: health, services and environment

Hospitals near Edgbaston

Is Edgbaston a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Edgbaston

Edgbaston is a vibrant, mixed-use district with strong everyday services, dining and social life—good for active retirees who enjoy urban energy. The over-65 population (12.4%) is notably lower than the national average (18.6%), reflecting Edgbaston's younger demographic; it's not a traditional retirement hub. Care home provision exists locally, but the area is better suited to those seeking bustle and accessibility over a dedicated retirement community feel. Consider whether you want the constant activity of inner-city living or would prefer a quieter setting.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Birmingham has major acute hospitals nearby and multiple GP surgeries across the city; local pharmacies are readily available.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 1449 offences, with violent crime, shoplifting and theft the most common categories—higher than many UK areas, so worth factoring into your choice.
  • Family & connection: If your support network or family are in or near Birmingham, proximity is straightforward; if not, the urban environment may feel isolating without strong local ties.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care home fees in the West Midlands region are broadly competitive; check specific homes for current rates, as they vary.
  • Transport: Edgbaston is well served by buses and has rail links to central Birmingham and beyond; the area is mixed for walkability depending on your exact location—some roads are car-dependent.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate locally, though Edgbaston is not a dedicated retirement scheme area; choice is present but not as extensive as in established retirement zones.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 45 parks and green spaces are dotted across the wider area; 423 restaurants and cafes plus 210 pubs and bars offer plenty of social and dining options.
  • Community: A busy, cosmopolitan setting with arts, education and cultural institutions; social groups exist but you'll need to seek them out in an urban environment rather than rely on a built-in retirement community.
  • Climate: West Midlands winters are cool and damp; summers mild—typical for the English Midlands, with moderate rainfall year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Younger demographic: At 12.4%, the over-65 population is well below the national average, so you may find fewer age-specific groups and services than in traditional retirement areas.
  • Crime levels: Recorded offences are notably higher than many quieter UK locations; weigh this against the benefits of urban access and amenities.
  • Urban intensity: Edgbaston is lively and well-connected, but not suited to those seeking a calm, village-like retirement setting.

Questions about care homes in Edgbaston

How many care homes are there in Edgbaston?

There are 29 care homes listed in and around Edgbaston on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Edgbaston cost?

Care homes in Edgbaston range from around £780 to around £1,195 per week, with averages of £980 for residential, £939 for dementia, £980 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Edgbaston compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Edgbaston is about £980 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Edgbaston are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

18 of the 29 care homes in and around Edgbaston are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Edgbaston?

Homes in and around Edgbaston offer nursing (12), residential (12), dementia (11), respite (7). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Edgbaston?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Edgbaston:

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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