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Residential care homes in Stourbridge

15 homes

There are 15 residential care homes in and around Stourbridge on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,420 a week, while Dudley usually pays £725. The largest is Parkfield Grange Care Home, with 80 beds.

care homes
15
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
75%
typical residential fee
£1,420/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Dudley council pays
£725/wk

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Stourbridge

Care homes in Stourbridge (15)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate
  • Not rated

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Distance
Abbeymere Care CentreGood · Jul 2018On request183.4 mi—0.7 mi
Amberley Care HomeInadequate · Mar 2026On request250.7 mi—2.8 mi
High Lodge Care HomeGood · Mar 2018On request294.8 mi—1.5 mi
Highbury House Mental Health UnitRequires improvement · Oct 2024On request203.4 mi—0.4 mi
Holly LodgeGood · Apr 2019On request233.9 mi—0.8 mi
Iverley View—On request554.5 mi—1.1 mi
Parkfield Grange Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,390803.5 mi—0.4 mi
Prestwood Coach HouseGood · Oct 2022On request403.9 mi—2.4 mi
Prestwood LodgeGood · Jan 2020On request303.7 mi—2.3 mi
The Cedars Christian Residential HomeGood · Oct 2026On request224.4 mi—1.3 mi
The Gables Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,450615.6 mi—2.6 mi
Tudor ManorRequires improvement · Nov 2024On request223.6 mi—0.2 mi
Victoria LodgeGood · Jul 2022On request631.1 mi—2.3 mi
Woodlands Gate Rest HomeGood · Apr 2019On request204.1 mi—1.2 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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Stourbridge in numbers

75% of Stourbridge’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 12 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Stourbridge costs about £1,420/week, while Dudley’s published usual rate is around £725/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £695/week (about £36,140/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

Residential care homes listed15
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 12 (75%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,420
Dudley usual weekly rate (2025)£725
LargestParkfield Grange Care Home (80 beds)
Most recently inspectedTudor Manor (August 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 15 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 7 · Respite 5
Average house price, Dudley (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£230,781
Good9
Requires improvement2
Inadequate1
Not yet rated3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Stourbridge£1,420/wk
  • Dementia, Stourbridge£1,420/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.

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 Stourbridge

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 34% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

191 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime66
  • Shoplifting38
  • Public order22
  • Other theft17
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Stourbridge

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

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…

0.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096783)
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…

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

3.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1054168)
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.…

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

Wyre Forest Dial-a-ride

Provides a door to door community transport service for the residents of Wyre Forest District, Worcestershire and surrounding Counties who are in need of such a service because of age, sickness or…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110002)
Charity

Community Transport Helpline Limited

The principal objective of the charity is to provide a community transport service for such of the inhabitants of Bewdley and within the county of Worcestershire, who are in need of such a service…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114846)

Stourbridge: 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
8
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
32
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 95.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.2 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 42 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 10 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Stourbridge

  • The Mary Stevens Hospice · 1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2020). CQC page
  • KEMP Hospice · 6.7 milesCQC Good (report published February 2026). CQC page
  • Compton Care Group Limited · 9 milesCQC Good (report published December 2019). CQC page

Hospitals near Stourbridge

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 Stourbridge a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Stourbridge

Stourbridge suits those who want to stay within a familiar community and don't mind a smaller choice of care homes. The town has above-average over-65s (20.2% vs 18.6% nationally), suggesting an established older population, and offers decent everyday services and social spaces. However, limited local care provision means you'll need to be flexible or prepared to look in neighbouring areas. The town's character is working and residential rather than purpose-built for retirement living.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You should check distances to your GP and the nearest hospital (Dudley and Wolverhampton are accessible by road) before committing.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 191 offences, with violent crime, shoplifting and public-order breaches the most common. This is a consideration for your sense of security.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about whether family and long-established friendships in the area will keep you connected and supported.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees here sit broadly in line with the national average. Compare individual homes' rates directly, as two homes with similar sizes can vary significantly.
  • Transport: Stourbridge is a road-connected town; buses serve local and regional journeys. Train links to nearby cities are accessible if needed. The town itself is walkable for everyday shopping and services.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision is very limited: only 2 homes are listed, both not yet inspected by the CQC, with bed ranges around 61–80. This narrow choice means early inquiry is essential.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 31 parks and 6 allotments, offering good outdoor space. There are 19 restaurants and cafés and 44 pubs and bars for social dining and meeting others.
  • Community: Check what memory cafés, social groups and day-centre services exist within these homes or via the local council before choosing; provider websites should clarify.
  • Climate: The West Midlands climate is typical for central England: cool, damp winters and mild summers, with frequent rainfall.

Things to weigh up

  • Very limited choice: Only 2 care homes are listed locally, both awaiting CQC inspection, so you may have little room to compare or wait for your preferred option.
  • Unrated homes: Neither home has been inspected by the CQC yet, so you won't have published ratings or reports to guide your decision; ask each home for their own standards evidence.
  • Crime on the higher side: Violent crime and public-order offences are notable locally, so security and safe surroundings matter — visit at different times and speak to current residents.

Questions about care homes in Stourbridge

How many residential care homes are there in Stourbridge?

AskBart lists 15 residential care homes in and around Stourbridge, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Stourbridge rated?

Of the 12 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 9 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Stourbridge cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,420 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 Stourbridge?

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 Stourbridge?

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

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

Near Stourbridge

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.

Header photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons