Care homes · Solihull
Care homes in Bentley Heath
Bentley Heath has 3 care homes registered with CQC and 66 registered beds, from 2 providers. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has the most, at 2. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% across Solihull and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in Bentley Heath at about £1,300 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated over four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- Rating changes in Solihull are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Solihull council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Bentley Heath", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3care homes on the CQC register
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1offers nursing care
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Bentley Heath | West Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,300 | £1,300 | £1,400 |
Bentley Heath care homes, ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
Hurst Green Road
What inspectors found: At the time of our visit there were three people living at Hurst Green Road.
Est. £1.17k–£1.42k/wk
7-9 Downing Close
What inspectors found: The service has been developed and designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice…
Est. £1.17k–£1.42k/wk
The Priory Care Home
What inspectors found: The Priory Care Home provides personal and nursing care for up to 52 older people and people with physical disabilities.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
How much care homes charge in Bentley Heath
| Residential care home | £1,295 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,520 a week |
Council rates in Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council: £25.05 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,011.95 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,036.85 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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Bentley Heath in figures
Oldest rating on the list: Hurst Green Road, January 2018. Across Solihull we list 56 care homes, and 78% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Bentley Heath the figure is 100%. Typical size: 30 beds across Solihull, 22 on average in Bentley Heath. Across Solihull, 23% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Bentley Heath it is 0%. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Bentley Heath ranks first of 7 local towns for Good or Outstanding ratings (100%), with Kenilworth second (100%). 1 of the 3 homes (33%) provide nursing care, against 29% across Solihull. Most recent to register: Hurst Green Road (April 2011). Solihull has 1 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Bentley Heath. By specialism, 1 of 3 list physical disabilities and 2 of 3 list learning disabilities.
Owners and groups: care homes in Bentley Heath
- Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council 2 listed here
- BUPA Group 1 listed here
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Nearby towns against Bentley Heath
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Heath | – | 3 | 3 |
| Knowle | 0.7 mi | 10 | 7 |
| Solihull | 2.5 mi | 38 | 26 |
| Balsall Common | 4.5 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Hollywood | 5.2 mi | 38 | 29 |
| Kenilworth | 8.2 mi | 6 | 6 |
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about care homes in Bentley Heath
How many care homes does Bentley Heath have?
There are 3 CQC-registered care homes in Bentley Heath (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 1 provides nursing care. Among the highest rated are Hurst Green Road, 7-9 Downing Close and The Priory Care Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Bentley Heath?
3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating.
What does a care home cost in Bentley Heath?
Self-funder fees in West Midlands: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,295 a week; nursing home £1,520 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Does Solihull council fund a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Solihull council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Solihull council.
How do I choose between care homes in Bentley Heath?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 3 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 3. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more care homes in towns near Bentley Heath?
In Bentley Heath there are 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Knowle (0.7 miles): 10, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Solihull (2.5 miles): 38, 26 rated Good or Outstanding; Balsall Common (4.5 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Bentley Heath
- Care homes in Knowle 0.7 mi
- Care homes in Solihull 2.5 mi
- Care homes in Balsall Common 4.5 mi
- Care homes in Hollywood 5.2 mi
- Care homes in Kenilworth 8.2 mi
- Care homes in Birmingham 8.4 mi
- Care homes in Coleshill 8.5 mi
- Care homes in Redditch 9.5 mi
Also in Bentley Heath, and guides
- Paying for care in Solihull
- Best rated care homes in Solihull
- Nursing homes in Solihull
- England care home costs 2026, region by region
- Outstanding services in Solihull, 2026
- Home care in Bentley Heath (49)
- Deciding on a care home: timing
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
- What CQC ratings mean
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
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