Care home
Glenthorne House
Care home in Bilston, Wolverhampton
Glenthorne House
Care home in Bilston, Wolverhampton
Operated by Glenthorne Care Services
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About
Glenthorne House is a care home in Bilston, Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands, with 27 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in 2022. It is also rated Good for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
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What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 September 2022 · Last inspected 17 August 2022
Inspectors found that people at Glenthorne House, a care home for up to 27 older people, received their medicines as prescribed from trained staff, though some topical cream records had gaps. Staff were trained to spot abuse, understood risks and how to reduce them, and there were enough staff to help people in a timely way. People were supported to make their own choices, and the report describes a well-managed service where people and staff could give feedback.
- Medicines were given as prescribed by trained and competent staff
- Staff recognised possible signs of abuse and knew how to respond, and people were protected from ill-treatment
- Risks to people were assessed and staff knew how to minimise them
- Management checks and staff feedback opportunities were in place, and the service was described as well managed
- Some records of people's topical creams had gaps
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 800 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
334 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
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £667 |
| 2025 | £710 |
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Local health safety net
Glenthorne House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is New Cross Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is IMPROVING HEALTH (IH) MEDICAL, 0 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bilston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Wolverhampton
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Wolverhampton Elder Asians and Disabled
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Dudley Stroke Association
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Jubilee Community Support Centre
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Cape Community Care Day Centre
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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