Can Birmingham City Council fund a nursing home placement?

It may, depending on a financial assessment carried out once care needs have been agreed. Savings and capital above the national threshold mean paying privately, while those below it receive a contribution towards the weekly fee. Property is counted in some circumstances and disregarded in others, for instance where a spouse still lives in it. Ask separately about NHS continuing healthcare, which is assessed on clinical grounds, and about NHS funded nursing care, which contributes towards the nursing element of the fee.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Sutton Coldfield?

Contact Birmingham City Council adult social care and ask for an assessment of need, which can be requested by the person themselves or by a relative acting with their agreement. The assessment is free and available to anyone who appears to need care and support, regardless of savings. A practitioner will look at daily living, mobility, medication, clinical needs and safety. The written outcome guides both the funding decision and your search for a suitable home.

How far in advance should families start looking?

Where there is any notice at all, starting a few months ahead is considerably easier than deciding in a crisis. Nursing beds in well regarded homes are often in demand, and both assessments take time to arrange. An early start also allows more than one visit, which reveals far more than a single tour. If a hospital discharge is driving the timetable, ask the ward to involve the discharge team so that assessments can be organised quickly.

Which nursing homes serve Sutton Coldfield?

Eleven nursing homes registered with the Care Quality Commission appear on this page, including Mercia Grange, Marian House Nursing Home, Wyndley Grange Nursing Home and Roxton Nursing Home. Each is registered to provide nursing care, meaning registered nurses work on the premises. Vacancies change frequently, so ring to check availability before planning visits. Every profile sets out the registration details and the most recent inspection findings.

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in Sutton Coldfield?

Ask how many registered nurses are on duty on each shift, including nights and weekends, and how much agency cover is used. Ask how the home manages pressure area care, catheters and end of life care, and which visiting health professionals attend regularly. Ask how quickly a doctor or district nurse can be called when a resident deteriorates. Ask as well how families are informed when something goes wrong, and what the weekly fee excludes.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home?

A nursing home has registered nurses working on site who deliver clinical care alongside help with everyday living. A residential care home provides that everyday support without nurses on the premises, calling in community health professionals as required. All the providers on this page are registered for nursing rather than residential care alone. Someone with ongoing clinical needs, such as complex wound care or a feeding tube, generally needs a nursing registration.

Nursing Homes in Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield has 12 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good, 5 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 7 of the 12 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Sutton Coldfield at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Sutton Coldfield, to help you judge the options below.

Birmingham City Council pays, residential care: £874 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579, median £1,398
Care home beds filled across Birmingham: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86
People aged 75 and over: 74,200. Rising to 82,700 by 2035, up 12%
Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 0 closed. 8 changed owner, covering 563 beds.
Who pays, across Birmingham (estimate): 56% council, 32% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 10,200. Rising to 11,600 by 2035, up 14%
People aged 85 and over: 21,500. Rising to 25,800 by 2035, up 20%

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

M And J Mahoney And Son Ltd, Meadow Farm, Aldridge Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. Application for a 72 bed care home. Submitted 7 November 2025. Decision not yet recorded. (3 miles away)

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Planning and paying for nursing care in Sutton Coldfield

Starting with an assessment

An assessment of need is free and open to anyone who appears to require care and support, whatever their savings. Where nursing care is in question, the assessment should capture the clinical side properly, covering wounds, continence, swallowing, mobility and how medicines are managed, as well as the everyday help someone needs. The written outcome becomes the document against which each home judges whether it can meet the need. Arranging it before viewing anywhere saves a great deal of wasted effort.

Funding and the nursing contribution

A financial assessment follows and determines who pays. Capital above the national threshold means funding a placement privately, while people below it receive help towards the weekly fee, with property disregarded in certain circumstances. Anyone in a nursing home who has been assessed as needing care from a registered nurse may also qualify for NHS funded nursing care, a flat weekly contribution paid directly to the home towards the nursing element. Assessments and funded placements are arranged through Birmingham City Council adult social care, which also reviews them over time.

What the weekly fee covers

Nursing fees are higher than residential fees because of the staffing required, and they differ between homes and between rooms. Ask for a written schedule showing what the figure includes and what is charged separately, and ask specifically how the NHS funded nursing care contribution is shown on an invoice, since it should reduce what the resident pays rather than disappear into the total. Ask how often fees are reviewed and what notice is given.

Choosing a nursing home in Sutton Coldfield and what to check

Reading an even split of ratings

Six homes here are rated Good, among them Mercia Grange, Bishops Manor and St Martin's Nursing Home, while five carry Requires Improvement. When ratings divide this evenly, the reports are where the real information sits. Look at which of the five key questions fell short and whether the finding concerned record keeping or something touching direct care, and check whether the home has been inspected since. A home working its way out of a poor judgement can be a reasonable choice if you understand what changed.

Questions about nursing cover

Ask how many registered nurses are on duty across each shift, including nights and weekends, and how much reliance is placed on agency nurses. Ask how the home manages pressure area care, catheters, syringe drivers and end of life care, and which visiting professionals attend regularly. Ask how quickly a district nurse or general practitioner can be brought in when something changes. These answers tell you far more than the appearance of the building.

What a visit shows

Go at different times of day and watch the ordinary moments. Notice whether residents who spend most of the day in bed or in a chair are spoken to as people rather than tasks, whether call bells are answered without fuss, and whether anyone has been left without a drink within reach. Ask about staff turnover, because a settled nursing team notices small changes in a person early. Ask how families are told when something has gone wrong.

12 nursing homes in Sutton Coldfield

Highfield House · Highfield House, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, B76 9HE
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Envision Care Plus Limited
Highfield House is a nursing home near Sutton Coldfield, supporting younger adults who have nursing needs alongside mental health needs. We are a specialist setting rather than a general one, and we are clear about that. The people who...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults
Aston Court Care Home · Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire, B74 3BF
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited
Aston Court Care Home provides nursing care in Sutton Coldfield for older people, and for younger adults whose health needs are best met in a home like ours. Qualified nurses are here at all hours, which means medication, wound care and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hafod Nursing Home · 9-11 Anchorage Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2PR
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Hafod Care Organisation Limited
We are Hafod Nursing Home in Sutton Coldfield. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, people living with mental health conditions,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Roxton Nursing Home · 154 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B72 1LY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by PK Healthcare Limited
Roxton Nursing Home is in Sutton Coldfield. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay with us as their needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Martin's Nursing Home · 51 Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 5NR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by St. Martins Nursing Home Limited
St Martin's is a nursing home in Sutton Coldfield providing nursing and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Registered nurses are on duty here at all hours, working alongside carers who know the people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Sutton Rose Care Home · St. Michaels Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 5FU
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Macc Care (Boldmere) Ltd
We at Sutton Rose Care Home offer nursing care in the welcoming town of Sutton Coldfield, providing a warm and supportive home for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia or physical disability across the wider...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Wyndley Grange Nursing Home · 2 Somerville Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6JA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Homecroft (Four Oaks) Limited
Wyndley Grange is a nursing home in Sutton Coldfield caring for adults who need qualified nursing support alongside help with everyday living. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, which means clinical needs can be met here rather...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bishops Manor · 134 Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 5PP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited
We at Bishops Manor are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming town of Sutton Coldfield, where our home has become a trusted place for families seeking dedicated support for their loved ones. As a nursing home rooted in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Orchard House Nursing Home · 126 Whitehouse Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 6DS
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Orchard House (Midlands) Limited
Orchard House Nursing Home is in Sutton Coldfield, and we provide nursing care for older people. We also take respite stays, which give a family carer a proper rest rather than an anxious one. Registered nurses are on duty here at every...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Beech Hill Grange · 1 Beech Hill Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B72 1DU
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Beech Hill Grange Limited
We are Beech Hill Grange, a nursing home in Sutton Coldfield. We care for older people and for younger adults with nursing needs, including many people living with dementia and people with a physical disability. Having qualified nurses on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Marian House Nursing Home · 32 Walmley Ash Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 1JA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Walmley Care Home Ltd
Here at Marian House Nursing Home, we provide nursing and personal care for people in the heart of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. We support older adults, younger adults, and people who need short term respite care, and we work hard to make...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Mercia Grange · 538 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 4EH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Here at Mercia Grange, we provide nursing home care for adults in the heart of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. We are a place where people genuinely matter, and where the care we offer is built around each individual rather than a one size...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Birmingham, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care West Midlands figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398.	£874	£1,219 to £1,579
Nursing care West Midlands figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646.	£889	£1,460 to £1,936
Residential dementia care West Midlands figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 23 homes. Median £1,484.	Not published separately	£1,375 to £1,681
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Beech Hill Grange, 1 June 2026, Requires improvement
Orchard House Nursing Home, 23 February 2026, Requires improvement
Hafod Nursing Home, 8 October 2025, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Wyndley Grange Nursing Home, 12 January 2018, Good
Roxton Nursing Home, 17 April 2019, Good
St Martin's Nursing Home, 2 May 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Sutton Coldfield

How many nursing homes are there in Sutton Coldfield?

Sutton Coldfield has 12 CQC registered nursing homes: 6 Good, 5 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Sutton Coldfield?

Birmingham City Council pays an average of £874 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579 a week. West Midlands figure, because too few Birmingham homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which nursing homes in Sutton Coldfield were inspected most recently?

Beech Hill Grange (1 June 2026), Orchard House Nursing Home (23 February 2026) and Hafod Nursing Home (8 October 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.

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