Rajja Holdings
Valley Court
Care home in Cradley Heath, Sandwell
Operated by Rajja Holdings
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
Valley Court is a 69-bed care home in Cradley Heath, Sandwell, in the West Midlands. It is operated by Rajja Holdings and is registered to provide residential care and nursing care for older adults.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It was marked Good in the areas of safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness, though the well-led key question was rated as Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 March 2023 · Last inspected 16 February 2023
Inspectors found that the management team had made positive changes and that people, staff and relatives spoke well of them, with regular meetings giving people a voice in how the home is run. People and relatives said they felt safe and cared for, medicines were handled safely, and staff were described as kind, caring and knowing people well. Activities took place daily, and people reported that their privacy and dignity were respected.
- Management team has made positive changes that people, staff and relatives speak well of
- Regular meetings give people and relatives a say in how the home is run
- Medicines managed safely and good infection control practices observed
- Activities take place daily, including one-to-one sessions in bedrooms, and care plans contain personalised information
- Some recently introduced quality systems need more time to become established
- The provider's recruitment process was not always followed, which the quality manager is addressing
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
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 850 m away
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
275 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
Valley Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Russells Hall Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is HADEN VALE SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cradley Heath
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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 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…
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,…
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…
Part of Rajja Holdings
Valley Court is one of 3 homes run by Rajja Holdings 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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