Prestwood Lodge
CQC Good
Prestwood Lodge is a 30-bed residential care home in Stourbridge, West Midlands, providing care for older people aged 65 and over and those with physical…
Residential
Residential care homes in Kingswinford
There are 5 residential care homes in and around Kingswinford on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2022). Published fees average about £1,500 a week, while Staffordshire usually pays £941. The largest is Bridge Manor Care Home, with 66 beds.
Average residential fee in Kingswinford: £1,500/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Kingswinford
| Residential care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,500 |
| Staffordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £941 |
| Largest | Bridge Manor Care Home (66 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated October 2022. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Kingswinford
Green SurroundingsWell 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, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC
Limited — safer than 29% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Dudley data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Dudley data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Dudley data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Kingswinford is about £1,500/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Kingswinford
The average residential care home in Kingswinford costs about £1,500/week, while Staffordshire’s published usual rate is around £941/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £559/week (≈ £29,068/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Kingswinford
£1,500/wk
Staffordshire usual rate
£941/wk
Likely top-up gap
£559/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Staffordshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Kingswinford on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Care homes (3)
updated September 2026
Prestwood Coach House
CQC Good
Prestwood Coach House is a 40-bed care home in Stourbridge, Dudley, in the West Midlands.
ResidentialNursing
Victoria Lodge
CQC Good
Victoria Lodge is a 63-bed residential and dementia care home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, run by Deer Capital.
DementiaResidential
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What care costs in Kingswinford
Residential (avg)
£1,500/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,500/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Kingswinford
Residential care homes
5 in KingswinfordNursing homes
1 in KingswinfordDementia care homes
3 in KingswinfordRespite care
1 in KingswinfordIs Kingswinford a good retirement location?
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.
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Kingswinford?
AskBart lists 5 residential care homes in and around Kingswinford, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Kingswinford rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential 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 residential 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 "How to choose a 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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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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