Minster Care Group
Karam Court Care Home
Care home in Smethwick, Sandwell
Operated by Minster Care Group
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
Karam Court Care Home is operated by Minster Care Group and provides care for up to 51 residents in Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home supports older people with a focus on tailored care that enables residents to retain choice and independence. Staff work to create a safe and welcoming setting where care is centred on individual need and preferences, and where the diversity of residents is recognised.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 October 2019 · Last inspected 10 September 2019
Karam Care is a care home supporting 47 people, with 45 living there at the time of inspection, some of whom have dementia. Inspectors found that health risks were well managed, medicines were handled safely, and people's choices and independence were respected, with healthcare professionals involved when needed.
- Potential risks to people's health were assessed and managed well.
- Medicines were handled safely and given as prescribed.
- Staff were recruited safely and had training to support people.
- People's choices and independence were respected, and relatives felt confident raising concerns with the registered manager.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Near a railway line
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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
396 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 |
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Local health safety net
Karam Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is ST PAUL'S MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Smethwick
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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 &…
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…
Yemeni Day Centre
The charity provides a drop in service and day opportunities which aims to deliver welfare and support services to all older people especially those who are frail or disabled and adult carers,…
Asian Elderly & Community Welfare Association (Aecwa)
We are a drop in day centre for the elderly in the community. We also help with form filling, giving advice and English classes. We give information on disability and health on a regular basis to…
Jay Jalaram Day Centre
Provide meals on wheels service to the elderly and operate a day center activities for all members of the ethnic community.
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 Minster Care Group
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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