Welltower
Dovedale Court
Care home in Wednesbury, Sandwell
Operated by HC-One
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).
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About
Dovedale Court is a 76-bed care home in Wednesbury, Sandwell, in the West Midlands. It provides care for older people. The home is operated by Welltower.
The Care Quality Commission rated Dovedale Court as Requires Improvement in 2019. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, and Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 400 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
286 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Sandwell council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £834 |
| 2025 | £892 |
What Sandwell council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Dovedale Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Manor Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THE SPIRES HEALTH CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wednesbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Wolverhampton
Advice and information Supportive Hospital Discharge ServiceHealth and Wellbeing Support ServiceTelephone Befriending ServiceIT training and supportHandypersonSupport for volunteer-led activity groups
Wolverhampton Elder Asians and Disabled
we provide a day drop in centre with social, educational and recreational activities. we reduce isolation of elders by providing awareness raising sessions, advice and information and befriending.…
Cape Community Care Day Centre
Our Day Care Service for the Vulnerable Elderly within our community, offering healthy &freshly cooked meals, Mental /Physical stimulation, Social interactions & Outings, Digital introduction &…
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…
Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell
Befriending service for people with dementiaWeekly clubs for people with dementiaSupport service for family carers of people with dementiaDementia-awareness training for Social Services/Healthcare…
Age Connects West Midlands
Age Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs,…
Part of HC-One
Dovedale Court is one of 247 homes run by HC-One on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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