Princess Lodge Limited
CQC Good
Princess Lodge Limited is a 36-bed nursing home in Tipton, Sandwell, in the West Midlands.
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Dementia care homes in Tipton
There are 6 dementia care homes in and around Tipton on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,250 a week, while Dudley usually pays £725. The largest is Broadway Halls Care Home, with 83 beds.
Average residential fee in Tipton: £1,250/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Tipton
| Dementia care homes listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 6 (50%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,250 |
| Dudley usual weekly rate (2025) | £725 |
| Largest | Broadway Halls Care Home (83 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Castleview Residential Care Home (January 2019) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Tipton
Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyB
Good — safer than 32% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Sandwell data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Sandwell data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Sandwell 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 Tipton is about £1,250/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.
The care market in Tipton
50% of Tipton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Tipton
50%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
3 of 6
Of the homes in and around Tipton, 3 offer nursing care, 6 offer dementia care and 4 offer residential care.
Based on 6 CQC-rated homes in and around Tipton. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Tipton
The average residential care home in Tipton costs about £1,250/week, while Dudley’s published usual rate is around £725/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £525/week (≈ £27,300/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Tipton
£1,250/wk
Dudley usual rate
£725/wk
Likely top-up gap
£525/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 Dudley’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Tipton on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (6)
5 in Tipton, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Matthias House
CQC Good
Matthias House is a 33-bed residential care home in Tipton, West Midlands, operated by Cahal Grant.
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Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Dudley, Broadway Halls is a state-of-the-art care home that offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and…
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Highview Home is a 24-bed residential care home in Dudley, West Midlands, providing care for older people aged 65 and over, with specialist support for…
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Castleview Residential Care Home
CQC Good
Castleview Residential Care Home is a 13-bed residential care home in Dudley, West Midlands.
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What care costs in Tipton
Residential (avg)
£1,250/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,250/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,250/week
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House prices in Sandwell
The average house price in Sandwell is £205,743, 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
- £205,743
- Detached
- £329,743
- Semi-detached
- £227,023
- Terraced
- £190,943
- Flats & maisonettes
- £111,711
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 Tipton
Residential care homes
4 in TiptonNursing homes
3 in TiptonDementia care homes
6 in TiptonRespite care
1 in TiptonCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Tipton?
AskBart lists 6 dementia care homes in and around Tipton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Tipton rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Tipton cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,250 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 Tipton?
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 Tipton?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Tipton:
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- Dementia care homes in Rowley Regis (3)
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