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Residential care homes in Smethwick

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There are 8 residential care homes in and around Smethwick on AskBart. 43% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £828 a week, while Birmingham usually pays £874. The largest is Ryland View Care Home, with 144 beds.

care homes
8
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
43%
typical residential fee
£828/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716

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Smethwick

Care homes in Smethwick (8)

★ With family reviews

5 in Smethwick, 3 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate
  • Not rated

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Distance
Albion Court Care HomeGood£875890.4 mi—2.3 mi
Bearwood Nursing HomeGood · Mar 2020On request630.7 mi—1.4 mi
Church Rose Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Dec 2023On request480.9 mi—1.8 mi
Clare Court Care HomeRequires improvement£780800.4 mi—2.2 mi
Fountain Nursing and Care Home LimitedInadequate · Aug 2025On request271.2 mi—2.4 mi
Meadows Mews—On request103.8 mi—2.7 mi
Ryland View Care HomeGood · Jan 2026On request1443.7 mi—2.7 mi
Trinity View Care HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2020On request81.0 mi—0.9 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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Smethwick in numbers

43% of Smethwick’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

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

Residential care homes listed8
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 7 (43%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate4
Average published weekly fee£828
Birmingham usual weekly rate (2025)£874
LargestRyland View Care Home (144 beds)
Most recently inspectedChurch Rose Nursing Home (November 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 8 · Nursing 6 · Dementia 7 · Respite 4
Average house price, Sandwell (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£205,743
Good3
Requires improvement3
Inadequate1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Smethwick£828/wk
  • Nursing, Smethwick£828/wk
  • Dementia, Smethwick£828/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Sandwell. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. 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 Sandwell

The average house price in Sandwell is £205,743, 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
£205,743
Detached
£329,743
Semi-detached
£227,023
Terraced
£190,943
Flats & maisonettes
£111,711

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 Smethwick

  • 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 22% 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 & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

396 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime193
  • Public order28
  • Vehicle crime27
  • Criminal damage & arson27
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 Smethwick

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 &…

2.0 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…

3.7 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,…

5.0 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…

5.9 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.

6.2 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,…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (518610)

Smethwick: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+15.6%
Projected change in Sandwell, 2025 to 2035 (6,585 to 7,612). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.1%
Projected change in Sandwell, 2025 to 2035 (51,588 to 59,880). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
9
Nearest: Dunstones Chemist (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
48
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96.2% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
17.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–5 out of 10
Where the 38 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Smethwick

  • Birmingham Hospice - Selly Park · 5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published February 2024). CQC page
  • Birmingham Hospice - Erdington · 7.3 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page
  • The Mary Stevens Hospice · 7.3 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2020). CQC page

Hospitals near Smethwick

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 Smethwick a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Smethwick

Smethwick suits you if you want to stay embedded in a lively, diverse local community with easy reach of Birmingham's services, and if care-home fees matter more than a quieter, retirement-focused setting. The 14.5% share of residents aged 65+ is lower than the national average of 18.6%, so it's not an established retirement hotspot — you'll find yourself among younger families and working people, not predominantly older residents. Care homes are available, but choice may be more limited than in purpose-built retirement areas.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are distributed across the town; Birmingham's major hospitals, including the Queen Elizabeth, are within easy reach by car or bus.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stood at 274 offences in April 2026, with violent crime, shoplifting and other theft the most common categories — higher than many quieter areas, so worth weighing against your comfort level.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your support network is; Smethwick's working-age demographic means you may feel less surrounded by peers, but proximity to family may outweigh that.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in the West Midlands are broadly lower than the national average, making Smethwick a relatively affordable option for residential care.
  • Transport: Buses run throughout the town; rail links to Birmingham and beyond are accessible; the town is car-dependent for some journeys but walkable for daily shops and services.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision exists in Smethwick, though the range and availability are more modest than in dedicated retirement areas — view homes early and check waiting times.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 24 parks and 8 allotments offer outdoor space; 38 restaurants and cafes plus 33 pubs provide social gathering spots and eating-out variety.
  • Community: A multicultural, busy town with active community groups; seek out memory cafés and social clubs through your care home or local authority — you'll find them, but you may need to ask.
  • Climate: West Midlands weather is typically mild but wet; prepare for frequent rain and cool winters.

Things to weigh up

  • Younger demographic: With only 14.5% of residents aged 65+, Smethwick is not a purpose-built retirement area — you may feel less surrounded by peers than in more established retirement communities.
  • Crime rates: Recorded offences are notably higher than many quieter towns, particularly for violent crime and theft; check the specific ward and any care home's local safety measures.
  • Limited retirement infrastructure: Compared to dedicated retirement destinations, social and support networks for older people may be less visible or organised — factor in your own links and willingness to seek groups out.

Questions about care homes in Smethwick

How many residential care homes are there in Smethwick?

AskBart lists 8 residential care homes in and around Smethwick, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Smethwick rated?

Of the 7 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Smethwick cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £828 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Smethwick?

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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Smethwick?

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

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Smethwick

Near Smethwick

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

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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