Care homes

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Care homes can support people who: 

• are finding it difficult to live at home even with help from family, friends or paid carers
• have a medical condition that needs special care day and night
• have been told a care home is the best choice after having an adult social care assessment

We also provide residential care for people with learning or physical disabilities. 

Types of care homes 

There are two types of care homes, depending on the support you need. 

Residential homes 

Residential care homes provide 24-hour support and can help with your personal care. This includes:  

• eating and drinking
• getting out of bed
• washing and dressing
• going to the toilet
• taking medication 

Residential care homes also provide:

• social activities
• companionship
• wellbeing support (including mental health support)

Nursing care homes 

In nursing care homes, you can get the same support as residential care, with additions for your health needs. There are qualified nurses on site at all times for residents with complex care and support needs.  

Nursing homes usually cost more than residential care homes because of the extra support they offer. 

How to find a care home 

You can search for care homes in Solihull using: 

• Solihull Directory
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) website 

Advice on choosing the right care home for you can be found on:

• our top tips page
• Age UK

Help and advice  

If you would like advice about what residential care is available in Solihull, you can: 

• visit our Community Advice Hubs
• email: ccadults@solihull.gov.uk
• phone: 0121 704 8007 

If you pay for your residential or nursing care and want to find out what financial help is available, visit our paying for and arranging care page. 

Support is also available from the following.