Highfield
Care home in Tamworth, Warwickshire
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Highfield is an 8-bed residential care home in Tamworth, Staffordshire, operated by Polesworth Group Homes, a registered charity providing accommodation and support for adults with learning disabilities. The home is part of a service that includes respite care, supported living and day activity support, with a focus on enabling residents to live as independently as possible and participate in their local community.
Polesworth Group Homes is a not-for-profit limited company and has been operating since 1982. The organisation is fully independent and works to support people to lead active lives.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
187 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 Warwickshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £881 |
| 2025 | £916 |
What Warwickshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Highfield is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is George Eliot Hospital, 8.4 miles away. The local GP practice is DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Tamworth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dementia Caring
The charity provides support to families living with dementia in the Tamworth and Lichfield areas
Step Forward Stroke Support Group
The Group was formed to help support Stroke Survivors Carers and their families.We meet up every couple of months to chat and to share our experiences.And to offer help and support where ever we can
Age UK Coventry
Our main activities comprise five areas: Information & Advice - responding to enquiries from older people. Advocacy and appointeeship - providing financial administration and representation.…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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