Care Homes in Solihull: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Solihull, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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Solihull Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Solihull
Across Solihull and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 36 homes
31 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Solihull care homes
Solihull homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
98% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Solihull
Based on public financial records · 36 homes analysed
Solihull Care Market Analysis 2025
Solihull's average care fees are 19% above the West Midlands average, reflecting the borough's affluence and high-quality provision.
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, well above the national average, with Knowle leading at 92%.
One of the West Midlands' largest gaps between council-funded and private rates, reflecting strong private demand in the borough.
Care Standards in Solihull
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 42 homes
Overall quality
84%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
41 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
38 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
67%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
41 (100%)
Alzheimer's
39 (95%)
Stroke Recovery
24 (59%)
Dementia
24 (59%)
Palliative / End of Life
19 (46%)
Parkinson's
18 (44%)
Physical Disability
Food Hygiene
38 of Solihull homes assessed
Financial Health
36 of 42 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Solihull Area
Care homes across Solihull's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Knowle
A picturesque village south of Solihull with a thriving high street, a 14th-century parish church, and proximity to the National Trust's Baddesley Clinton. Care homes in Knowle attract families seeking a genuinely rural village feel with premium services and beautiful surroundings.
7 care homes available
Dorridge
An affluent village adjoining Knowle with direct rail links to Birmingham and London via Chiltern Railways, Dorridge combines commuter convenience with a peaceful, wooded setting. Care homes here offer a high standard in one of the West Midlands' most desirable postcodes.
6 care homes available
Shirley
Solihull's largest suburb, Shirley offers a wide range of care options along the Stratford Road corridor with excellent shopping at Shirley High Street and Parkgate. Its central position makes it accessible for visiting families from both Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
9 care homes available
Olton
A well-established residential area between Solihull and Acocks Green, Olton has a quiet, leafy character with good schools and parks along the River Cole valley. Care homes here offer solid mid-range options with reliable bus and rail connections into Solihull and Birmingham.
7 care homes available
Castle Bromwich
Home to the historic Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens and bordering the River Tame, this northern Solihull area provides practical care options with easy access to the M6. Care homes here serve families from across north Solihull and east Birmingham at competitive prices.
7 care homes available
Dickens Heath
One of the West Midlands' most successful modern villages, Dickens Heath was built from 2001 around a central square with independent shops, restaurants, and a canal-side setting. Care homes nearby benefit from the village's contemporary infrastructure and attractive environment.
6 care homes available
All 42 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Solihull database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Solihull use RightCareHome
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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Solihull
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Solihull
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Solihull, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Solihull
Clinical nursing care is listed across 13 homes in Solihull.
Residential care homes in Solihull
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 28 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Solihull
24 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Solihull.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
84% Good+
1 Outstanding, 37 Good, 2 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 72 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£969/week
Residential averages £1,348/week; nursing averages £1,596/week.
Funding gap
£119/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £6,188 per year.
Vacancy signal
41 homes
175 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
67% low risk
36 homes have usable company-risk data; 12 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Solihull
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Solihull homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Claridge Place, Solihull
Ardenlea Court Care Home, Solihull
Blossomfield Grange, Solihull
The Royal Star & Garter Homes - Solihull, Solihull
Knowle Gate Care Home, Solihull
Blossomfield Grange, Solihull
Ardenlea Grove Care Home, Solihull
Swallows Meadow Court, Solihull
Birchmere House, Solihull
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