Merecroft
Residential Care
20 October 2026
Midway Care Ltd
9 beds
Rating history
- Mar 2015
- Oct 2015
- Dec 2016
- Jul 2019
- Feb 2021
- Dec 2023
- Oct 2026
Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2026. CQC has rated this home 7 times since 2015.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Midway Care Ltd, which runs 7 care homes in England: 6 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.
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About Merecroft
Merecroft is a residential care home located in Worcestershire, West Midlands. Its registered care categories include learning disabilities, mental health, and younger adults. The home has 9 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Midway Care Ltd.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Merecroft, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Merecroft, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
Could the NHS fund Merecroft's fees?
The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.
Location
Seafield Lane, Alvechurch, Birmingham, West Midlands, B48 7HN
Merecroft
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 20 October 2026
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