Acorn Care Home
Nursing home · Birmingham
88 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2PL
Run by 1st Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · May 2025
- 6.8Our score
- Beds31
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0121 507 1763
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 May 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Acorn Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-284524961
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Acorn Care Home
Acorn Care Home provides specialist residential and nursing care for working-aged adults with dementia and complex needs. The home supports people with conditions including working-aged vascular dementia, Korsakoff syndrome and related alcohol-related brain disorders, subject to its admissions criteria.
Residents are supported to develop daily living skills, maintain activity and work towards greater independence. Staff use rehabilitation facilities, individual support and therapeutic approaches suited to each person’s potential, while landscaped secure gardens provide space to move around safely. Acorn is a specialist home for working-aged adults rather than a general older-person care setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Birmingham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning StarsBirmingham | 0.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Primrose PlaceBirmingham | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Step Forward SupportBirmingham | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The RoydBirmingham | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Robert Harvey HouseBirmingham | 0.3 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by 1st Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell GrangeLiverpool | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist working-aged dementia care
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Secure landscaped gardens
Ask about
- Admission is subject to the home’s stated criteria
Suits: Working-aged adults with complex dementia needs
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
88 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2PL
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Questions families ask
Who does Acorn Care Home support?
It supports working-aged adults with complex needs, including working-aged dementia and related conditions, and aims to promote independence and active living.
What age range does Acorn Care Home accept?
It is registered for people over 18 and under 65, although residents may stay after 65 if their needs continue to be met, and older applicants may also be considered.
What does Acorn Care Home’s specialist care include?
It includes rehabilitation for complex needs, support with daily living skills, tailored care, trained staff and dedicated time designed around each resident’s needs.
How many staff support residents at Acorn Care Home?
Over 50 staff support 31 residents, including qualified nurses, trained senior carers, support staff, chefs and housekeepers.
How much does Acorn Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Acorn Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Birmingham council paid on average £894 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.