Care home costs in Birmingham
Weekly fees for 2026, from the homes that publish them. Updated as homes confirm their prices.
There are 277 care homes registered with the CQC in Birmingham, West Midlands. 12 have a weekly fee on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
The typical residential care home fee in Birmingham is £1,198 a week, about £62,270 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,173 and £1,234. That is close to the West Midlands average of £1,198. That is about 8% less than the England figure of £1,300.
Nursing homes charge more because registered nurses are on site. Across the West Midlands the typical nursing fee is £1,538 a week. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home.
Of the homes with a published fee, Hodge Hill Grange in Birmingham is the least expensive at £905 a week and Redhill Court Residential Care Home in Birmingham the most at £1,413. A gap that size within one council area is normal: the room, the building and whether nursing is included all move the price.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £62,270 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,395 a week
Nursing care: £1,538 a week in the West Midlands
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Birmingham, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £148 a week less, £7,670 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,040 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Least expensive care homes in Birmingham
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers For comparison. One carer can look after a couple | Near Birmingham | Not a care home | £1,050 | 12% below |
| Hodge Hill Grange Nursing · Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £905 | 24% below |
| Victoria Lodge Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Outstanding | £950 | 21% below |
| Roxton Nursing Home Nursing · Dementia | Sutton Coldfield | CQC: Good | £1,000 | 16% below |
| Dudley Court Care Limited Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,050 | 12% below |
| Bartley Green Lodge Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,167 | 3% below |
| Castlecroft Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,195 | about typical |
| Digby Manor Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,200 | about typical |
| Briarscroft Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,229 | 3% above |
Most expensive care homes in Birmingham
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Court Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,413 | 18% above |
| The Orchards Nursing · Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,384 | 16% above |
| Anita Stone Court Nursing · Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,332 | 11% above |
| The Beeches Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,248 | 4% above |
| Briarscroft Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,229 | 3% above |
| Digby Manor Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,200 | about typical |
| Castlecroft Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,195 | about typical |
| Bartley Green Lodge Residential Care Home Dementia | Birmingham | CQC: Good | £1,167 | 3% below |
“From” is the lowest weekly figure the home has published or confirmed to us, dated on each home’s page. Homes that add or correct a fee appear here within the day.
How Birmingham compares with nearby areas
| Council area | Residential, a week | Nursing, a week | Homes with fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | £1,198 | 12 | |
| Wolverhampton | £1,183 | 5 | |
| Warwickshire | £1,473 | 4 |
What the fee includes
A care home fee in Birmingham normally covers the room, meals, laundry, heating and personal care. Nursing homes add care from registered nurses. Hairdressing, chiropody, trips out, newspapers and some toiletries are usually charged on top, so ask for the list of extras before you sign.
Larger rooms, en suites and garden views cost more. Fees are reviewed once a year, usually in April; ask what last year’s increase was.
Who pays in Birmingham
If you have more than £23,250 in savings and assets you will normally pay the full fee yourself. Below that, Birmingham council assesses what you can contribute. The value of your home counts unless a partner or certain relatives still live there.
If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution direct to the home. People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole fee.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare.
Care home or live-in care in Birmingham?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Birmingham for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in Birmingham is £1,198 a week per person, so for a couple live-in care is usually far cheaper than two care home places. Complex live-in care, for higher needs, is typically about £1,344 a week.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Birmingham
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £950 to £1,230 a week. 79 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Common questions
How much does a care home in Birmingham cost a week?
The typical residential care home in Birmingham charges £1,198 a week, based on 12 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How much does a care home in Birmingham cost a year?
At £1,198 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £62,270, and nursing care about £79,950. Most homes raise fees once a year, usually in April.
What is the cheapest care home in Birmingham?
Hodge Hill Grange in Birmingham has the lowest published fee we hold for Birmingham, from £905 a week (care home fees). The full table on this page lists every home with a fee on record, cheapest first.
Will Birmingham council pay for my care home?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250, Birmingham council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the fee. Councils pay a set rate; if the home you choose charges more, a relative or friend may need to pay a top-up. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home in Birmingham?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Birmingham, and complex care about £1,344. Against the typical Birmingham residential fee of £1,198 it is less for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked October 2026.