Maria Mallaband Care Group
The Wharf Care Home
Nursing home in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire
Operated by Maria Mallaband Care Group
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Wharf Care Home is a 67-bed purpose-built facility near Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire, operated by Maria Mallaband Care Group. It provides residential care, nursing care, respite care and specialist support for people living with dementia.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
120 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,181 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Worcestershire usually pays £911 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £270 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 Worcestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £887 |
| 2025 | — | £911 |
| 2026 | £1,181 | — |
What Worcestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Wharf Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worcestershire Royal Hospital, 11.5 miles away. The local GP practice is STOURPORT MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wyre Forest
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Wyre Forest Dial-a-ride
Provides a door to door community transport service for the residents of Wyre Forest District, Worcestershire and surrounding Counties who are in need of such a service because of age, sickness or…
Community Transport Helpline Limited
The principal objective of the charity is to provide a community transport service for such of the inhabitants of Bewdley and within the county of Worcestershire, who are in need of such a service…
Stourport on Severn Social Day Centre Association
Elizabeth Mills Centre is a safe, stable, friendly environment serving local community aged fifty-five or above, preventing social exclusion by old age &/or ill health, assisting integration into…
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…
Dudley Crossroads
By providing support workers to look after disabled individuals, we allow time for carers to "be themselves" to pursue leisure/educational/social time as they wish, knowing their "cared fors" are…
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It's best to call the home directly on 01299 667779 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
Part of Maria Mallaband Care Group
The Wharf Care Home is one of 63 homes run by Maria Mallaband Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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