Marian House Nursing Home
Sutton Coldfield, B76 · 0.1 km · 42 beds
CQC: Good
NursingWalmley Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
The Gables
29-31 Ashurst Road, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1JE
Residential care home · 24 beds · Karamaa
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,198
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- March 2026
- Beds
- 24
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Birmingham
£1,198a week
About £62,270 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,395 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The 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.
See live-in carers near Sutton Coldfield
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Birmingham
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.
About The Gables
The Gables is a residential care home in Sutton Coldfield, in the Birmingham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 24 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Karamaa. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated The Gables 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.
The Gables has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Birmingham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,198 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 The Gables include Marian House Nursing Home, Walmley Road and Digby Manor Residential Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Karamaa Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (March 2026)
- Council area
- Birmingham
- Town
- Sutton Coldfield
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found people safe and supported, but meal timings and staff supervision needed attention.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Gables has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Birmingham typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care and £1,720 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Gables
How much does The Gables cost?
The Gables has not published its fees. Care homes in Birmingham typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care and £1,720 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Gables?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Gables Requires improvement in March 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Gables provide nursing care?
No. The Gables is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Gables offer dementia care?
Yes. The Gables is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Gables have?
The Gables is registered for up to 24 residents.
Care at home
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.
Janet T.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 24 years caring
Based about 4 minutes from Birmingham. Can care for a couple
Maria K.
1 review
From £980 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 5 minutes from Birmingham
Nokuthula N.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Birmingham
Olawale Isaac A.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Birmingham. Can care for a couple
“God doesn't make people like her anymore!”
“I have never met a person who is so kind and thinks about others before himself to such an extent as Chris Malagala.”
See live-in carers near BirminghamProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Birmingham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Walmley Road
Sutton Coldfield, B76 · 1.3 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCareTech Community Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,198 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Digby Manor Residential Care Home
Birmingham, B24 · 1.6 km · 42 beds
CQC: Good
Residential care
from £1,200 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week