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Care homes in Kidderminster

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There are 17 care homes in and around Kidderminster on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,295 a week, while Worcestershire usually pays £911. The largest is Herons Park Nursing Home, with 82 beds.

care homes
17
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
88%
typical residential fee
£1,295/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Worcestershire council pays
£911/wk

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Kidderminster

Care homes in Kidderminster (17)

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13 in Kidderminster, 4 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Arden HouseGood · May 2019On request89.1 mi—0.6 mi
Brook Court Care HomeGood£1,589679.8 mi—0.8 mi
Brookdale Nursing HomeGood · Feb 2020On request409.9 mi—0.6 mi
Bryden HouseGood · Feb 2019On request309.7 mi—0.5 mi
Cambrian HouseGood · Feb 2022On request268.9 mi—0.7 mi
Doddington LodgeGood · Apr 2021On request2820.5 mi—13.2 mi
Foley GrangeGood · Nov 2023On request6610.9 mi—1.4 mi
Herons Park Nursing HomeGood · Jun 2026On request8210.0 mi—1.3 mi
Hollyfields Care HomeGood£1,2674810.4 mi—1.4 mi
Holmwood Care HomeRequires improvement£1,000599.5 mi—0.7 mi
Nightingale CourtGood · Apr 2026On request439.5 mi—0.6 mi
Offmore Farm Residential HomeGood · Jul 2022On request289.0 mi—1.3 mi
Shenstone HouseGood · Sept 2018On request2510.5 mi—2.9 mi
The Firs Care HomeRequires improvement · Oct 2023On request2610.1 mi—1.2 mi
The Gables Rest HomeGood · May 2022On request309.7 mi—0.6 mi
The Shrubbery Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2024On request389.1 mi—0.6 mi
Westley Court Care HomeGood£1,450337.0 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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Kidderminster in numbers

88% of Kidderminster’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 17 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Kidderminster costs about £1,295/week, while Worcestershire’s published usual rate is around £911/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £384/week (about £19,968/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 listed17
Rated Good or Outstanding15 of 17 (88%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,295
Worcestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£911
LargestHerons Park Nursing Home (82 beds)
Most recently inspectedFoley Grange (October 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 7 · Dementia 10 · Respite 6
Average house price, Wyre Forest (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£232,448
Good15
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Kidderminster£1,295/wk
  • Nursing, Kidderminster£1,327/wk
  • Dementia, Kidderminster£1,327/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.

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 October 2026. 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 Kidderminster

Kidderminster is a busy West Midlands town with a solid over-65 population — nearly a quarter of residents — suggesting established retirement infrastructure. It offers reasonable access to shops and green space, though it's a busier urban area with some crime concerns to weigh carefully.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well 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, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 49% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

295 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime104
  • Shoplifting41
  • Vehicle crime28
  • Public order27
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 Kidderminster

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…

0.5 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…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114846)
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…

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

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096783)

Kidderminster: 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
8
Nearest: The Church Street Pharmacy (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
10
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.2 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 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 36 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Kidderminster

  • KEMP Hospice · 0.6 milesCQC Good (report published February 2026). CQC page
  • The Mary Stevens Hospice · 6.1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2020). CQC page
  • Primrose Hospice · 9.9 milesCQC Good (report published March 2024). CQC page

Hospitals near Kidderminster

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Kidderminster a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Kidderminster

Kidderminster suits people who want town-centre convenience, decent local amenities and proximity to Birmingham, but who are comfortable in a more built-up setting. The 23.4% over-65 share shows it's an established area for older residents. This is not a quiet village retreat; it's a working town where you'll find supermarkets, parks and social venues nearby, but also higher footfall and recorded crime. Good for those with nearby family in the Midlands or who value easy access to services over a rural setting.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies serve the town; emergency care is available through nearby hospital links in the West Midlands network, though specific distances depend on which part of Kidderminster you choose.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stands at 295 offences in 2026-04, with violent crime, shoplifting and vehicle crime among the most common types — above the quieter areas you might compare it to, so this is a consideration for peace of mind.
  • Family & connection: If family are based in the Midlands or Birmingham, Kidderminster's central position is useful; if your support network is elsewhere, think through how often they can visit or how isolated you might feel in a busier town.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees sit above the national average, making Kidderminster a pricier option for residential care compared to many other regions.
  • Transport: Good bus links and reasonable rail connections to nearby cities make it accessible; the town centre is reasonably walkable, though some outlying areas are more car-dependent.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes are available in and around the town, offering choice for different needs and budgets within the local market.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Fifteen parks and six allotments provide outdoor space; 32 restaurants and cafes plus 34 pubs and bars give social and eating options, though the atmosphere is urban rather than rural.
  • Community: A busy town centre supports various social groups and cafes; check what memory-support services and retirement-focused clubs are run locally by care providers or community services.
  • Climate: The West Midlands region experiences typical English weather — cool, often damp winters and mild summers — nothing extreme, but worth noting if you prefer a sunnier climate.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: At 295 recorded offences with violent crime a common type, Kidderminster's crime rate is higher than rural or quieter suburban alternatives; this matters if personal safety and peace of mind are priorities.
  • Cost of care: Fees are above the national average, so it's worth comparing homes and budgets carefully and checking what is included in quotes.
  • Urban setting: If you're drawn to retirement because you want peace and quiet, a busy working town with heavy footfall and traffic may feel less restful than a smaller settlement.

Questions about care homes in Kidderminster

How many care homes are there in Kidderminster?

There are 17 care homes listed in and around Kidderminster on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Kidderminster cost?

Care homes in Kidderminster range from around £1,000 to around £1,589 per week, with averages of £1,295 for residential, £1,327 for dementia, £1,327 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Kidderminster compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Kidderminster is about £1,295 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Kidderminster are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

15 of the 17 care homes in and around Kidderminster are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Kidderminster?

Homes in and around Kidderminster offer dementia (10), nursing (7), residential (6), respite (6). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Kidderminster?

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

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

Near Kidderminster

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: Mat Fascione, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons