Absolute Care Central
The Gables
Care home in Oldbury, Sandwell
Operated by Absolute Care Central
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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
The Gables is a 47-bed care home in Oldbury, Sandwell, operated by Absolute Care Central. It provides residential and nursing care for older adults. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led. The Caring key question was rated Requires Improvement.
Families should note that the CQC inspection report is from 2019 and does not reflect any changes made since then. For the most current assessment of the home's quality and performance, a fresh inspection report would be advisable.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 August 2019 · Last inspected 13 June 2019
Inspectors found that staff are described as respectful, caring and friendly, and that they know the needs and preferences of the people they support. Residents have choice and control where possible, are given food that suits their cultural and dietary needs, and are helped to stay independent. The report also says some aspects of privacy, dignity and record-keeping need attention.
- Residents and relatives described staff as respectful, caring and friendly.
- Staff are trained and understand residents' needs, and inspectors found they support people safely and effectively.
- Residents have choice and control where practicable, and staff apply least restrictive practice in line with the service's policies.
- Complaints were handled positively, and the management team was described as approachable, open and honest.
- Residents' privacy was not always protected, with people seen entering each other's bedrooms.
- Clothing and footwear reportedly often went missing on one of the units, and inspectors' observations suggested dignity was not always maintained promptly.
- Some residents' records had not been updated promptly to reflect changes in their needs or actions taken to escalate concerns.
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 March 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
280 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
The Gables is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Russells Hall Hospital, 3.5 miles away. The local GP practice is PORTWAY FAMILY PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Oldbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Yemeni Day Centre
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Older People's New Opportunities Consortium (Opnocs)
OPNOCS provides: Community activities to encourage older people who are experiencing loneliness to join them and make new friends.Weekly Coffee morning,Weekly seated yoga,Craft club,Trips,Health…
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.
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…
Part of Absolute Care Central
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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