Cahal Grant
Matthias House
Residential care home in Tipton, Sandwell
Operated by Cahal Grant
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
Matthias House is a 33-bed residential care home in Tipton, Sandwell, in the West Midlands. It provides residential care for adults over 65, including those with dementia, and also offers short-term respite care for convalescence or temporary cover.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (2019 report). Matthias House is operated by Cahal Grant.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 December 2019 · Last inspected 26 November 2019
Inspectors found that people felt safe and were supported by enough safely recruited staff who knew their needs and were trained. Care, medication, healthcare access and consent were described as well managed, and staff were seen as kind and respectful. The report also notes the provider had invested in the building, and that a planned activity co-ordinator would widen the range of activities on offer.
- People felt safe and were supported by sufficient, safely recruited staff
- Staff were kind, caring and knew people's needs, preferences and what mattered to them
- Medication, healthcare access, eating and drinking support and consent practice were described as well managed
- The provider had invested in improving the living environment
- Activities are offered only occasionally, and plans to recruit an activity co-ordinator were still in place to widen the range
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
345 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 | — |
| Dementia 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
Matthias House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Russells Hall Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BLACK COUNTRY FAMILY PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Tipton
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
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…
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 &…
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…
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…
Part of Cahal Grant
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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