Avery Healthcare

Hawthorns Aldridge Care Home

Residential care home in Walsall

Operated by Avery Healthcare

CQC Good74 bedsResidentialRespite
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell 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).
AddressErdington Rd, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8UH
Beds74
Weekly feefrom £1,045 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2016
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Hawthorns Aldridge Care Home, operated by Avery Healthcare, is a residential and respite care home in Walsall, West Midlands, with 74 registered beds. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.

The home provides residential care and short-term respite stays for older people in the local area.

Care provided

Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Quiet Area

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Manor Hospital3.9 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station4.7 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar650 m
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

656 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime38%
Shoplifting15%
Criminal damage & arson7%
Burglary6%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,045
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Walsall usually pays £790 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £255 a week.

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 Walsall council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Walsall pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£776
2025—£790
2026£1,045—

What Walsall council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Hawthorns Aldridge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Manor Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Manor Hospital · 3.9 mi
Nearest GP
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Walsall

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

Charity

Carers Advice & Resource Establishment, Sandwell (Cares)

**in liquidation**cares provides information, advice, help and support to unpaid family carers in sandwell. we offer information & advice, carer support, adult guidance & lifelong learning, work…

3.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1134409)
Charity

Age Concern Wolverhampton

Advice and information Supportive Hospital Discharge ServiceHealth and Wellbeing Support ServiceTelephone Befriending ServiceIT training and supportHandypersonSupport for volunteer-led activity groups

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1051232)
Charity

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.…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096653)
Charity

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,…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (518610)
Charity

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 &…

7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1122721)
Charity

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…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133484)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Hawthorns Aldridge?
This facility is based in Walsall and is conveniently near to many local conveniences.
How does the CQC evaluate Hawthorns Aldridge?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Hawthorns Aldridge has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Hawthorns Aldridge provide?
Hawthorns Aldridge offers various forms of senior care, including respite and residential.
What is the bed capacity at Hawthorns Aldridge?
At present, Hawthorns Aldridge can accommodate 74 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Hawthorns Aldridge?
Avery Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Hawthorns Aldridge offers a wide range of health and wellness activities such as: Literature and Poetry sessions, Creative Arts & Crafts, and Hair & Beauty Services.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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