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Residential care homes in Halesowen

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There are 6 residential care homes in and around Halesowen on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The largest is Ashgrove Nursing Home, with 57 beds. The most recent inspection was at Ashgrove Nursing Home in June 2023.

care homes
6
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
83%

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Care homes in Halesowen

Care homes in Halesowen (6)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Allenbrook Home (Halesowen)LtdGood · May 2025On request363.3 mi—0.9 mi
Ashgrove Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Aug 2023On request572.1 mi—2.2 mi
Edmore House Residential HomeGood · Mar 2019On request181.9 mi—2.9 mi
Micron HouseGood · Jul 2019On request101.6 mi—2.6 mi
Roxburgh House (West Midlands)Good · Apr 2019On request442.6 mi—1.6 mi
Woodview House Nursing HomeGood · Mar 2026On request244.9 mi—2.9 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Halesowen in numbers

83% of Halesowen’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

What Dudley council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed6
Rated Good or Outstanding5 of 6 (83%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Dudley usual weekly rate (2025)£725
LargestAshgrove Nursing Home (57 beds)
Most recently inspectedAshgrove Nursing Home (June 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 4 · Respite 2
Average house price, Dudley (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£230,781
Good5
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Dudley average£1,363/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Dudley. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Dudley

The average house price in Dudley is £230,781, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£230,781
Detached
£359,260
Semi-detached
£240,855
Terraced
£200,477
Flats & maisonettes
£118,298

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Halesowen

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
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).
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 39% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

241 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime94
  • Shoplifting58
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Public order15
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Halesowen

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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 &…

4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1122721)
Charity

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…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096783)
Charity

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…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133484)
Charity

Yemeni Day Centre

The charity provides a drop in service and day opportunities which aims to deliver welfare and support services to all older people especially those who are frail or disabled and adult carers,…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1095640)
Charity

Jay Jalaram Day Centre

Provide meals on wheels service to the elderly and operate a day center activities for all members of the ethnic community.

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165666)
Charity

Asian Elderly & Community Welfare Association (Aecwa)

We are a drop in day centre for the elderly in the community. We also help with form filling, giving advice and English classes. We give information on disability and health on a regular basis to…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1090918)

Halesowen: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+29.8%
Projected change in Dudley, 2025 to 2035 (9,246 to 12,004). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+12.5%
Projected change in Dudley, 2025 to 2035 (67,532 to 76,001). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: M W Phillips Chemists (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
37
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 98.5% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 39 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Halesowen

  • The Mary Stevens Hospice · 4.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2020). CQC page
  • Birmingham Hospice - Selly Park · 5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published February 2024). CQC page
  • Birmingham Hospice - Erdington · 9.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page

Hospitals near Halesowen

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Halesowen a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Halesowen

Halesowen works well for retirees seeking an affordable, quieter alternative to Birmingham's urban core while keeping access to West Midlands services. The over-65 share (20.2%) is slightly above the national average, signalling an established retirement community. It suits those who prize local parks, social clubs and independence over cutting-edge facilities, and whose family support is already in the area or accessible by bus and rail.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GPs and pharmacies are well distributed across the town; Dudley Hospital is the main A&E, within reasonable reach by car or bus.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the latest period was 404 offences — most common were violent crime, shoplifting and criminal damage. This is a consideration for personal security and peace of mind; rates vary by neighbourhood.
  • Family & connection: With family already local or committed to regular visits by public transport, this town's established older-adult networks are a real asset; if isolation risk is high and family is distant, factor that carefully.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home weekly fees align with or fall slightly below the national average for the West Midlands region, making Halesowen relatively affordable within this county.
  • Transport: Regular bus services link Halesowen to Dudley, Birmingham and surrounding towns; rail access is limited, so car or local taxi use is common for wider outings.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in and around the town, offering a choice of settings from smaller family-run homes to larger schemes.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Halesowen has 30 parks and 11 allotments, supporting walks, gardening and outdoor leisure; 54 restaurants and cafes and 33 pubs provide social meeting points and dining out.
  • Community: Local clubs, memory cafes and community groups are active; the established older-adult population means good peer networks and established social routines.
  • Climate: West Midlands weather is typical for the Midlands — cool, damp winters and mild summers; expect frequent cloud and rain.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime rates higher than some areas || Violent crime and criminal damage are recorded above some quieter retirement locations; personal security and neighbourhood choice matter.
  • Limited rail connectivity: If you rely on rail to reach distant family or hospitals, buses and cars are the main option; Birmingham train station is reachable but not direct.
  • Care-home choice vs. independence: While a solid range of homes exists, Halesowen is not a major retirement-destination hub; if you want extensive independent-living schemes or luxury options, nearby towns may offer more breadth.

Questions about care homes in Halesowen

How many residential care homes are there in Halesowen?

AskBart lists 6 residential care homes in and around Halesowen, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Halesowen rated?

Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Halesowen?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Halesowen?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Halesowen:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Halesowen

Near Halesowen

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.