Barchester Healthcare
Fountains Care Home
Residential care home in Solihull
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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).
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About
Fountains Care Home is an 80-bed care facility in Solihull, West Midlands, operated by Barchester Healthcare. The home provides residential care, dementia care, and respite stays for older adults.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
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What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
237 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,152 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Solihull usually pays £1,012 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £140 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Solihull council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £965 |
| 2025 | — | £1,012 |
| 2026 | £1,152 | — |
What Solihull council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Fountains Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Heartlands Hospital, 6.7 miles away. The local GP practice is GPS HEALTHCARE, 1.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Solihull
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Solihull
Services and support for older people in Solihull Metropolitan Borough
Solihull Carers Centre
We are an independent charity which has been providing local support to carers for over 18 years. We offer emotional support, carer's assessments, practical information and advice, social…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Fountains cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 02381 440121.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Fountains Care Home is one of 240 homes run by Barchester Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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