Care Homes in West Midlands

Compare CQC ratings and registered care options across West Midlands, including Birmingham, Shropshire, Dudley, Sandwell. Browse by county or local authority to see individual homes, inspection details and contact information.

Official CQC data snapshot: 1 September 2026. Confirm current fees, vacancies and care availability directly with each home.

Care home snapshot for West Midlands

A factual snapshot calculated from the homes listed below. Ratings describe CQC evidence at the time of assessment; bed figures describe registered capacity, not current vacancies.

registered homes: 1,672
Good or Outstanding: 78%
offer nursing care: 510
median registered beds: 27

⭐Outstanding

✓Good

1,136

⚠Requires Improvement

326

✕Inadequate

Care homes by county in West Midlands

Birmingham276 homes Staffordshire269 homes Worcestershire176 homes Warwickshire172 homes Shropshire117 homes Sandwell91 homes Dudley90 homes Herefordshire, County of86 homes Stoke-on-Trent84 homes Coventry71 homes Wolverhampton71 homes Solihull62 homes Walsall62 homes Telford and Wrekin37 homes West Midlands5 homes 2 homes Gloucestershire1 homes

Care homes by city and local authority

Birmingham277 homes Shropshire116 homes Dudley91 homes Sandwell91 homes Herefordshire, County of86 homes Stoke-on-Trent84 homes Coventry72 homes Wolverhampton72 homes Solihull63 homes Walsall62 homes East Staffordshire51 homes Stafford42 homes Stratford-on-Avon40 homes Bromsgrove40 homes Telford and Wrekin38 homes Nuneaton and Bedworth38 homes

Choosing a care home in West Midlands

Start with location and the type of support required, then compare the latest CQC findings. Ask shortlisted homes about staffing, fees, vacancies, visiting and how they would meet needs that may change over time.

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