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Dementia care homes in Kingswinford

11 homes

There are 11 dementia care homes in and around Kingswinford on AskBart. 60% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,500 a week, while Dudley usually pays £725. The largest is The Village Nursing Home, with 90 beds.

care homes
11
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
60%
typical residential fee
£1,500/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Dudley council pays
£725/wk

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Kingswinford

Care homes in Kingswinford (11)

★ With family reviews

5 in Kingswinford, 6 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Bridge Manor Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,500664.2 mi—2.9 mi
Comberton Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Apr 2024On request362.4 mi—2.1 mi
Hillcroft Care HomeRequires improvement · Mar 2026On request282.3 mi—1.1 mi
Hollybush House Nursing HomeGood · Feb 2019On request242.9 mi—2.5 mi
Oaklands Care HomeGood · Jul 2026On request582.0 mi—0.2 mi
Redbrick CourtGood · Mar 2019On request372.4 mi—1.5 mi
Rosewood Care HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2021On request430.6 mi—1.5 mi
Stoneleigh HouseGood · May 2026On request240.4 mi—2.5 mi
The Village Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2022On request900.9 mi—1.6 mi
Victoria LodgeGood · Jul 2022On request631.1 mi—2.1 mi
Wordsley HallGood · Mar 2020On request442.3 mi—1.5 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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Kingswinford in numbers

60% of Kingswinford’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 10 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Kingswinford costs about £1,500/week, while Dudley’s published usual rate is around £725/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £775/week (about £40,300/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

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

Dementia care homes listed11
Rated Good or Outstanding6 of 10 (60%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate4
Average published weekly fee£1,500
Dudley usual weekly rate (2025)£725
LargestThe Village Nursing Home (90 beds)
Most recently inspectedComberton Nursing Home (December 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 5 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 11 · Respite 3
Average house price, Dudley (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£230,781
Good6
Requires improvement4
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Kingswinford£1,500/wk
  • Dementia, Kingswinford£1,500/wk
  • Dudley average£1,363/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Dudley usual rate£725/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. Council rate: Dudley's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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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 Kingswinford

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 63% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

84 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime33
  • Other theft13
  • Shoplifting10
  • Vehicle crime10
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 Kingswinford

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

Charity

Dudley Crossroads

By providing support workers to look after disabled individuals, we allow time for carers to "be themselves" to pursue leisure/educational/social time as they wish, knowing their "cared fors" are…

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1054168)
Charity

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…

1.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1100960)
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…

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

Age Concern Wolverhampton

Advice and information Supportive Hospital Discharge ServiceHealth and Wellbeing Support ServiceTelephone Befriending ServiceIT training and supportHandypersonSupport for volunteer-led activity groups

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1051232)
Charity

Halesowen Project for the Elderly

Provides a comfortable meeting place at which retired citizens regardless of social class, race or creed can meet friends, have a chat or purchase refreshments. There is no membership fee to join.…

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (515744)
Charity

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.…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096653)

Kingswinford: 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
6
Nearest: Moss Grove Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
22
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 98% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
8.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.9 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 27 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 7 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Kingswinford

  • The Mary Stevens Hospice · 4 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2020). CQC page
  • Compton Care Group Limited · 6 milesCQC Good (report published December 2019). CQC page
  • KEMP Hospice · 8.5 milesCQC Good (report published February 2026). CQC page

Hospitals near Kingswinford

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 Kingswinford a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Kingswinford

Kingswinford suits people who want to stay embedded in a working town rather than a dedicated retirement hotspot. The 20.2% share of residents aged 65+ is slightly higher than the UK average (18.6%), suggesting a modest but genuine later-life community. It's affordable for the region, but crime is above the national average, and choice of care homes may be more limited than in larger centres nearby.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GPs and pharmacies are present in the town; larger hospitals in nearby centres are within reach by car or bus.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stands at 404 offences in early 2026, with violent crime, shoplifting and criminal damage the main concerns — higher than many quieter areas.
  • Family & connection: If family are local or willing to visit a West Midlands town, proximity works well; distance matters greatly if they're far away.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local weekly care fees are broadly in line with or below the national average for this region — a strength compared to pricier parts of the country.
  • Transport: Bus services connect the town to nearby cities; the area is reasonably walkable for daily needs, though some journeys benefit from a car.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision exists locally, though the range may be more modest than in larger conurbations — worth checking what schemes suit your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 30 parks and 11 allotments offer outdoor space; 54 restaurants and cafes and 33 pubs provide social venues and eating-out variety.
  • Community: Social groups and cafes exist, though you may need to seek out memory cafés or specialist support networks more actively than in dedicated retirement areas.
  • Climate: West Midlands weather is typical for the region — cool, damp winters and mild summers.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Recorded offences, especially violent crime, are notably higher than quieter retirement areas — important if you're sensitive to safety concerns.
  • Care-home choice: Provision is present but may not offer the breadth of schemes or operators found in larger towns, so early research is wise.

Questions about care homes in Kingswinford

How many dementia care homes are there in Kingswinford?

AskBart lists 11 dementia care homes in and around Kingswinford, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Kingswinford rated?

Of the 10 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 6 Good, 4 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do dementia care homes in Kingswinford cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,500 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Kingswinford?

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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Kingswinford?

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

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Near Kingswinford

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

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.

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