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Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Care homes in Lichfield
10 homes
There are 10 care homes in and around Lichfield on AskBart. 57% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,158 a week, while Staffordshire usually pays £941. The largest is Darwin Court Care Home, with 112 beds.
- care homes
- 10
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 57%
- typical residential fee
- £1,158/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Staffordshire council pays
- £941/wk
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Care homes in Lichfield (10)
All within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1315/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 3.4 miFees on request
Distance from the town centre: 3.6 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 4.6 miFees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 5.1 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechfields Nursing Home Limited | Requires improvement · May 2025 | On request | 35 | 8.1 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Bowbrook | — | On request | 90 | 8.6 mi | — | 3.4 mi |
| Christ the King, Footherley Hall | Requires improvement · Aug 2025 | On request | 50 | 4.7 mi | — | 3.6 mi |
| Darwin Court Care Home | Good | £1,000 | 112 | 8.2 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Rosemary Lodge | Good · Jan 2019 | On request | 32 | 7.7 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Shenstone Hall | Good · Apr 2019 | On request | 25 | 5.2 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| Stowe Mount Care Home | — | On request | 66 | 8.4 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| Stubby Leas Nursing Home | — | On request | 48 | 8.9 mi | — | 4.6 mi |
| The Spires Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,315 | 70 | 8.9 mi | — | 1.1 mi |
| Watford House Residential Home | Good · Oct 2024 | On request | 43 | 3.0 mi | — | 5.1 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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Lichfield in numbers
57% of Lichfield’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).
The average residential care home in Lichfield costs about £1,158/week, while Staffordshire’s published usual rate is around £941/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £217/week (about £11,284/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 Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 7 (57%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,158 |
| Staffordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £941 |
| Largest | Darwin Court Care Home (112 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Beechfields Nursing Home Limited (January 2024) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 4 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 4 · Respite 4 |
| Average house price, Lichfield (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £337,052 |
Good4
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated3
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Staffordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Staffordshire'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 October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Lichfield
The average house price in Lichfield is £337,052, 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
- £337,052
- Detached
- £523,122
- Semi-detached
- £315,985
- Terraced
- £250,686
- Flats & maisonettes
- £163,293
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 Lichfield
Lichfield is a cathedral city in the West Midlands with an above-average share of residents aged 65 and over, suggesting an established later-life community. Two care homes offer a modest local choice, and the town centre is walkable with good everyday services — though you'll want to check both homes' current ratings and availability carefully.
- Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 15% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
238 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime86
- Anti-social behaviour53
- Shoplifting30
- Public order14
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Lichfield
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Burntwood Be A Friend
Reduce the amount of food going into landfill whilst at the same time trying to combat food poverty within our local community.Reduce isolation/loneliness by promoting positive mental health &…
4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1200409)
Charity
Dementia Caring
The charity provides support to families living with dementia in the Tamworth and Lichfield areas
5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1199504)
Charity
Carers Advice & Resource Establishment, Sandwell (Cares)
**in liquidation**cares provides information, advice, help and support to unpaid family carers in sandwell. we offer information & advice, carer support, adult guidance & lifelong learning, work…
6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1134409)
Charity
Rugeley District Stroke Club
Craft activities, speakers, outings to places of interest, exercise, quizzes, entertainment.Provides support and information to those affected by Stroke.Meets weekly in Rugeley
7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (519051)
Charity
Walsall Community Transport Limited
Our objectives are for the advancement of education and relief of poverty, sickness, old age and distress through the provision of transport, advice and assistance. Our main purpose is social care…
7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1044133)
Charity
Landywood and District Voluntary Help Centre
Community transport scheme - taking people to doctors, hospital, shopping & social clubs. Luncheon clubs for local socially isolated. Special needs club. Drop in coffee shop.
7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (508946)
Lichfield: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+61.5%
Projected change in Lichfield, 2025 to 2035 (3,584 to 5,789). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+17.8%
Projected change in Lichfield, 2025 to 2035 (27,164 to 32,009). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Touchwood Pharmacy (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
10
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 18 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Lichfield
- St Giles Hospice - Whittington · 3 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2020). CQC page
- Goscote Hospice · 7.7 milesCQC page
- Birmingham Hospice - Erdington · 10.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page
Hospitals near Lichfield
- Care homes near Samuel Johnson Community Hospital · urgent care · 0.7 miles
- Care homes near Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital · urgent care · 6.2 miles
- Care homes near Good Hope Hospital · A&E · 7.9 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Lichfield a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Lichfield
Lichfield suits people seeking a compact, historic town with reasonable access to shops, cafes and green space, and who are willing to work with limited on-site care-home choice. At 22.6% of the population aged 65 and over — above the national average of 18.6% — it has an established older demographic. The two care homes here range from 70 to 112 beds and hold mixed ratings; you'll need to visit both and assess fit for your needs.
Health & support
- Medical access: GPs and pharmacies are present in the town; Birmingham's major hospitals lie within reach by car or bus.
- Safety: Recorded crime stands at 238 offences in 2026-04, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting the most common types — in line with many English town centres.
- Family & connection: If your family lives in the Midlands or further south, Lichfield's transport links may help; if not, weigh the distance carefully.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Local care-home fees sit broadly in line with the Midlands regional average; check both homes' current rates against your budget and any top-up insurance.
- Transport: Bus services connect Lichfield to nearby towns and Birmingham; the town centre is largely walkable, though a car is useful for visits beyond the immediate area.
- Housing options: Two care homes offer a limited but real choice; sizes range from 70 to 112 beds, so availability varies by season and need.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Twenty-four parks and six allotments, plus a cathedral city setting, support outdoor interest; 37 restaurants and cafes and 28 pubs offer social gathering points.
- Community: A modest but active older population suggests community groups and memory cafés, though you should ask the care homes directly about their links to local clubs and societies.
- Climate: As a West Midlands location, expect a temperate UK climate with moderate rainfall and cool winters — typical of the region.
Things to weigh up
- Limited care-home choice: Two homes means less selection if either is full, closed to new admissions, or not the right fit; plan visits well ahead.
- Mixed CQC ratings: One home requires improvement; check the latest inspection reports and speak to residents or families before deciding.
- Crime profile: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are among the top offences recorded; ask current residents how safe they feel in the town, especially in the evening.
Questions about care homes in Lichfield
How many care homes are there in Lichfield?
There are 10 care homes listed in and around Lichfield 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 Lichfield cost?
Care homes in Lichfield range from around £1,000 to around £1,315 per week, with averages of £1,158 for residential, £1,158 for dementia, £1,000 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Lichfield compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Lichfield is about £1,158 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Lichfield are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
4 of the 10 care homes in and around Lichfield are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Lichfield?
Homes in and around Lichfield offer dementia (4), residential (4), respite (4), nursing (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Lichfield?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Lichfield:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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