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Care homes offering respite care in Bewdley

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There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Bewdley on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,085 a week, while Worcestershire usually pays £911. The largest is The Wharf Care Home, with 67 beds.

care homes
3
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
100%
typical residential fee
£1,085/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Worcestershire council pays
£911/wk

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Bewdley

Care homes in Bewdley (3)

★ With family reviews

2 in Bewdley, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Distance
Hollyfields Care HomeGood£1,2674810.4 mi—1.8 mi
Ravenhurst Care HomeGood£9895012.2 mi—1.8 mi
The Wharf Care HomeGood£1,1816711.5 mi—2.6 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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Bewdley in numbers

The average residential care home in Bewdley costs about £1,085/week, while Worcestershire’s published usual rate is around £911/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £174/week (about £9,048/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 Worcestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed3
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 3 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,085
Worcestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£911
LargestThe Wharf Care Home (67 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 3 · Respite 3
Average house price, Wyre Forest (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£232,448
Good3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Bewdley£1,085/wk
  • Nursing, Bewdley£1,146/wk
  • Dementia, Bewdley£1,146/wk
  • Wyre Forest average£1,232/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Worcestershire usual rate£911/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Wyre Forest. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Worcestershire'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. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Wyre Forest

The average house price in Wyre Forest is £232,448, 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
£232,448
Detached
£388,781
Semi-detached
£240,870
Terraced
£187,884
Flats & maisonettes
£119,379

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 Bewdley

  • 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 90% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

41 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime26
  • Shoplifting3
  • Drugs2
  • Vehicle crime2
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 Bewdley

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

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…

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

Stourport on Severn Social Day Centre Association

Elizabeth Mills Centre is a safe, stable, friendly environment serving local community aged fifty-five or above, preventing social exclusion by old age &/or ill health, assisting integration into…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (256775)
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…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114846)

Bewdley: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+60.1%
Projected change in Wyre Forest, 2025 to 2035 (3,560 to 5,699). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+15.3%
Projected change in Wyre Forest, 2025 to 2035 (26,739 to 30,837). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Peak Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
12
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 88.1% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
4.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–9 out of 10
Where the 7 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Bewdley

  • KEMP Hospice · 2.5 milesCQC Good (report published February 2026). CQC page
  • The Mary Stevens Hospice · 8.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2020). CQC page
  • Primrose Hospice · 12.1 milesCQC Good (report published March 2024). CQC page

Hospitals near Bewdley

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 Bewdley a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Bewdley

Bewdley suits people looking for a smaller-town pace in the West Midlands, close to Birmingham and Worcester. With 23.4% of the population aged 65 and over — well above the national average of 18.6% — it's an established retirement area. Care-home fees here tend to sit near the national average, making it moderately affordable. Proximity to family and your priorities around health access and social connection will shape the fit.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present in town; the nearest major hospital is within reach of surrounding larger centres, but check travel time with your shortlist of homes.
  • Safety: Recorded crime was 41 offences in the most recent reporting period, with violent crime, shoplifting and drugs offences most common — a mid-range figure for a town of this size, worth discussing with care staff about local areas.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close family members are, and whether they can visit easily; isolation can affect wellbeing even in a sociable town.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local weekly fees sit near the national average, making Bewdley broadly affordable compared to pricier regions in the south and east.
  • Transport: Bewdley has bus links to Birmingham and Worcester; rail connections require travel to nearby stations. The town is partly walkable, though some neighbourhoods are car-dependent — ask homes about transport support.
  • Housing options: Care homes are available in the area; local provision includes a range of settings, though choice may be narrower than in larger conurbations.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 16 parks and 1 allotment, plus riverside walks and the Bewdley Riverside gardens nearby, offering good outdoor options. There are 20 restaurants and cafes and 19 pubs and bars, supporting social eating and community gathering.
  • Community: Social and memory-support groups meet locally; ask care providers about links to clubs and groups to suit your interests.
  • Climate: The West Midlands climate is typical for central England — mild but damp, with frequent rain and cool winters; prepare for limited sunshine.

Things to weigh up

  • Violent crime recorded: The town recorded a notable share of violent offences in recent data; discuss safety and neighbourhood choice directly with homes you visit.
  • Single supermarket: Bewdley has one supermarket, which may limit shopping choice or require travel for some residents; check whether homes offer shopping transport or online ordering support.
  • Transport independence: Without a car, moving between Bewdley and nearby larger towns relies on buses; if you value spontaneous outings or frequent visits to specialist services, this is worth weighing against your family's ability to help.

Questions about care homes in Bewdley

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Bewdley?

AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Bewdley, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Bewdley rated?

Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Bewdley cost?

Published fees range from £989 to £1,267 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Bewdley?

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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Bewdley?

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

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

Near Bewdley

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

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