Albion Lodge Retirement Home
Care home in Worcester, Worcestershire
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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
Albion Lodge Retirement Home is a 42-bed care home near Hanley Swan in Worcestershire, offering permanent, short-term and day-care placements. The home supports residents' independence while providing the care and assistance they require. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2020).
The home is a period property set within extensive grounds close to the village centre. Albion Lodge works with local health services including the surgery, district nurses, chiropodists and physiotherapists to support residents' wellbeing.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 April 2020 · Last inspected 4 March 2020
Inspectors found that people at this residential home for older adults were generally happy with their care. Staffing was judged sufficient, medicines were managed safely, and staff were described as well trained, caring and respectful of people's choices, privacy and dignity. People were involved in planning their care, could enjoy activities and outings, and were supported at the end of life to be comfortable.
- Care is personalised and staff know people's likes, dislikes and customs
- Medicines are managed and given safely, and risks are planned for while people keep their routines
- Staff are well trained, supported and show a caring, compassionate attitude
- Regular meetings and quality checks give people and relatives chances to raise concerns
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.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
463 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 | — |
- 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 Worcestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £887 |
| 2025 | £911 |
What Worcestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Albion Lodge Retirement Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, 8.3 miles away. The local GP practice is UPTON SURGERY, 2.5 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Worcester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Crossroads Caring for Carers Worcestershire
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Worcestershire Association of Carers
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Age UK Malvern and District
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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