Abberley House
Care home in Dudley, Sandwell
Operated by The Sandwell Community Caring Trust
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Abberley House is a purpose-built respite service in Dudley, West Midlands, supporting adults with profound learning disabilities and complex health needs, along with their families. The home has 9 bedrooms and a range of shared spaces. Stays can run from a single overnight to up to 12 weeks, and the home also takes short-term emergency placements. Daycare is available either as part of a respite package or as a separate service.
The Care Quality Commission rated Abberley House Good overall in its 2022 report, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 June 2022 · Last inspected 10 May 2022
Abberley House is a residential home offering short respite stays for up to nine people with a learning disability or complex needs, giving their usual carers a break. Inspectors found that people were given choice and control over their support, were treated with dignity and respect, and were encouraged to be independent. People, relatives and staff described the home as a place where they felt they belonged.
- People were supported to make their own choices, with staff using the least restrictive approach that was in their best interests.
- Risks were assessed and safeguarding systems were in place, and staff knew how to support people safely.
- Infection control and the management of medicines were described as keeping people protected from harm.
- Care planning was person-centred, and the home communicated well with other agencies to meet people's needs.
- Review of the home's governance records was still ongoing after it reopened to people in October 2021 following the pandemic.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
404 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Sandwell council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £834 |
| 2025 | £892 |
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Local health safety net
Abberley House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Manor Hospital, 3.5 miles away. The local GP practice is GLEBEFIELDS SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dudley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dudley Stroke Association
To provide help advice, support, information to people who have suffered a stroke & family and friends. To raise awareness into stroke and its effects & how to reduce the risk. Promote setting up…
Age Concern Stourbridge and Halesowen
To promote the relief of elderly people in any manner which now or hereinafter may be deemed by law to be charitable in and around those parts of the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley which are known…
Age Concern Wolverhampton
Advice and information Supportive Hospital Discharge ServiceHealth and Wellbeing Support ServiceTelephone Befriending ServiceIT training and supportHandypersonSupport for volunteer-led activity groups
Wolverhampton Elder Asians and Disabled
we provide a day drop in centre with social, educational and recreational activities. we reduce isolation of elders by providing awareness raising sessions, advice and information and befriending.…
Cape Community Care Day Centre
Our Day Care Service for the Vulnerable Elderly within our community, offering healthy &freshly cooked meals, Mental /Physical stimulation, Social interactions & Outings, Digital introduction &…
Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell
Befriending service for people with dementiaWeekly clubs for people with dementiaSupport service for family carers of people with dementiaDementia-awareness training for Social Services/Healthcare…
Part of The Sandwell Community Caring Trust
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