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Acorn Care Home

88 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2PL

Nursing home · 31 beds · 1st Care

Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,720
CQC rating
Requires improvement
May 2025
Beds
31
with nursing
Family reviews
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About Acorn Care Home

Acorn Care Home is a nursing home in Birmingham, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 31 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by 1st Care, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2011.

At its latest inspection, published May 2025, the CQC rated Acorn Care Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Acorn Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Birmingham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,212 a week for residential care and £1,720 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 277 registered care homes in Birmingham. The nearest to Acorn Care Home include Morning Stars, Primrose Place and Step Forward Support. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Registration

Registered with CQC
August 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (May 2025)
Council area
Birmingham
Read the full CQC inspection report

Fees

Acorn Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Birmingham typically charge about £1,212 a week for residential care and £1,720 for nursing care.

Reviews

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Common questions about Acorn Care Home

How much does Acorn Care Home cost?

Acorn Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Birmingham typically charge about £1,212 a week for residential care and £1,720 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Acorn Care Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Acorn Care Home Requires improvement in May 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Acorn Care Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Acorn Care Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Acorn Care Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Acorn Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Acorn Care Home have?

Acorn Care Home is registered for up to 31 residents.

Primrose Place

Birmingham, B20 · 0.2 km · 5 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialNuvo Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,212 a week
No reviews yet

The Royd

Birmingham, B20 · 0.5 km · 16 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,212 a week
No reviews yet

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