Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Care homes offering respite care in Sutton Coldfield
5 homes
There are 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Sutton Coldfield on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,358 a week, while Birmingham usually pays £874. The largest is The Ridings Care Home, with 83 beds.
- care homes
- 5
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 80%
- typical residential fee
- £1,358/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Birmingham council pays
- £874/wk
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Care homes in Sutton Coldfield (5)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 0.7 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Good
from £1335/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Good
from £1525/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 2.3 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Manor Care Home | Good | £1,525 | 65 | 1.5 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| Boldmere Court Care Home | Requires improvement · Feb 2023 | On request | 68 | 2.4 mi | — | 0.7 mi |
| Cedar Lodge Care Home | Good | £1,214 | 47 | 2.5 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
| Sutton Park Grange Care Home | Good | £1,335 | 64 | 1.3 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| The Ridings Care Home | Good · Aug 2025 | On request | 83 | 3.5 mi | — | 2.3 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Sutton Coldfield in numbers
80% of Sutton Coldfield’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Sutton Coldfield costs about £1,358/week, while Birmingham’s published usual rate is around £874/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £484/week (about £25,168/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 offering respite care listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,358 |
| Birmingham usual weekly rate (2025) | £874 |
| Largest | The Ridings Care Home (83 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | The Ridings Care Home (October 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 5 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 5 · Respite 5 |
| Average house price, Birmingham (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £234,150 |
Good4
Requires improvement1
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.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
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 Sutton Coldfield
- 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 & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 40% 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
230 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime100
- Shoplifting41
- Vehicle crime23
- Burglary12
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.
Community & connection in Sutton Coldfield
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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,…
1.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (518610)
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…
5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1090918)
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…
5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133484)
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 &…
6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1122721)
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,…
6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1095640)
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.
7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165666)
Sutton Coldfield: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+18.8%
Projected change in Birmingham, 2025 to 2035 (21,724 to 25,813). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+13.3%
Projected change in Birmingham, 2025 to 2035 (155,850 to 176,513). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Boots (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
27
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.4%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
12.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 45 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 6 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Sutton Coldfield
- Birmingham Hospice - Erdington · 0.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page
- Birmingham Hospice - Selly Park · 8.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published February 2024). CQC page
- Goscote Hospice · 8.3 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Sutton Coldfield
- Care homes near Good Hope Hospital · A&E · 1.9 miles
- Care homes near Washwood Heath Urgent Treatment Centre · urgent treatment centre · 3.8 miles
- Care homes near Heartlands Hospital · A&E · 4.2 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Sutton Coldfield a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield suits families looking for a lively, well-serviced suburban setting rather than a dedicated retirement hub. The town has fewer older residents proportionally than the national average (12.4% vs 18.6%), so it feels younger and more mixed. If you value green space, shops, restaurants and an active community over a retirement-focused environment, and crime rates don't concern you unduly, it can work well — but check what care-home choice actually exists before committing.
Health & support
- Medical access: The town has several GP surgeries and pharmacies; Birmingham city centre and its major hospitals lie within easy reach by car or public transport.
- Safety: Recorded crime is 1449 offences in the latest period, with violent crime, shoplifting and other theft as the most common categories — above the threshold many families find reassuring.
- Family & connection: If your support network is in or near Birmingham or the broader West Midlands, Sutton Coldfield's central location helps; if family is distant, weigh how isolation might affect wellbeing.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Local care-home fees are in the mid-range for the West Midlands; confirm current weekly rates with individual homes, as they vary.
- Transport: Buses serve the town; rail links connect to Birmingham and beyond, reducing car-dependency for longer journeys.
- Housing options: A range of care homes operates in the area; visit providers directly to assess occupancy, standards and suitability.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Sutton Coldfield has 45 parks and 1 allotment, offering ample outdoor space and walking routes; 423 restaurants and cafes and 210 pubs provide social venues.
- Community: A large number of eating and social venues suggests active community life; enquire about memory cafés and social groups through local care homes and the council.
- Climate: The West Midlands has typical UK climate — mild, damp winters and moderate summers.
Things to weigh up
- Younger demographic: At 12.4% over-65s, Sutton Coldfield is less retirement-focused than many alternatives; you may feel less surrounded by your peer group.
- Crime rate: Recorded offences are notably high; if personal safety is a priority, compare with quieter, more rural alternatives.
Questions about care homes in Sutton Coldfield
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Sutton Coldfield?
AskBart lists 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Sutton Coldfield, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Sutton Coldfield rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Sutton Coldfield cost?
Published fees range from £1,214 to £1,525 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Sutton Coldfield?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Sutton Coldfield?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Sutton Coldfield:
Near Sutton Coldfield
- Care homes offering respite care in Erdington 8
- Care homes offering respite care in Royal Sutton Coldfield 4
- Care homes offering respite care in Four Oaks 5
- Care homes offering respite care in Coleshill 3
- Care homes offering respite care in West Bromwich 5
- Care homes offering respite care in Edgbaston 7
- Care homes in Erdington 1
- Care homes in Four Oaks 1
- Care homes in Royal Sutton Coldfield 4
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.
Header photo: Martin Richard Phelan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons