Shire Oak House
Care home in Walsall
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- 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
Shire Oak House is a care home in Walsall, West Midlands, with 27 registered beds. The home is registered to provide residential care for adults, and is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, based on a report published in 2022. The CQC found that Safety and Leadership both require improvement, while Effectiveness, Caring and Responsiveness were rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 23 March 2022 · Last inspected 28 February 2022
Inspectors found that people and relatives described staff as kind and caring, and that care was tailored to individuals with a range of activities available. The home was rated requires improvement, with concerns about medicines stock, recruitment checks and the provider's oversight of the service.
- Inspectors observed caring interactions, and people said staff treated them with respect.
- People received person-centred care and enough activities were available to enjoy.
- People and their relatives were usually consulted about end-of-life wishes and took part in care reviews.
- People were supported to make choices and keep control of their lives, with the least restrictive approach used, and people, staff and relatives knew how to complain.
- Systems did not ensure that people admitted for step-down care had enough medication in stock, and one person went without a day's medication.
- Checks on staff references and gaps in employment history were not carried out effectively.
- The provider's governance arrangements were found to be inadequate, and the report says improvements are needed.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
656 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 Walsall council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £776 |
| 2025 | £790 |
What Walsall council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Shire Oak House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Manor Hospital, 5.5 miles away. The local GP practice is STREETS CORNER SURGERY, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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