Ridgeway Court Care Home

Dudley · DY3 1SX

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£950–£1,095/week
Rating history
GoodRating published Sept 2019
Capacity
39 beds
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What the evidence shows

Ridgeway Court Care Home is listed as a residential care home. The historical inspection rating, published before the current registration, is Good (Sept 2019). Family feedback highlights staff approachability and kindness. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

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What stands out

  • Family feedback highlights staff approachability and kindness
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: call bells out of reach for immobile residents
  • Net-assets position in the filed accounts
  • Family experiences differ on room and facilities quality

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Dudley Oaks Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Dudley
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
8%
Floors
2
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025
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Ridgeway Court Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The rating history records Good, published before the current registration. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

This rating was published before the current registration. Read it alongside the registration and inspection history below.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good · history
Effective
Good · history
Caring
Good · history
Responsive
Good · history
Well-Led
Requires improvement · history
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Mar 2022
Registered Manager
Leigh-Ann Noreen Richards
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, sight or hearing impairment support, physical disability support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Physical disability support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Sight or hearing impairment
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Brain Injury
COPD
Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum
Bariatric Care
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Leigh-Ann Noreen Richards

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Ridgeway Court Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£950–£1,095/week

≈ £4,131 - £4,761 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Self-Funded Residential Care: £1050 – £1350. Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1150 – £1350.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Dudley, residential with dementia care): £812/wk

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Dementia care
£1,150–£1,350/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Ridgeway Court Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Ridgeway Court Care Home is situated near Sedgley town in Dudley. This welcoming care home offers personalised residential, dementia, respite, and disability care, ensuring a homely environment for up to 39 individuals. Comprising two adapted properties, the home features contemporary amenities, including a café, cinema, and hair salon, enhancing daily life. Residents enjoy a vibrant social calendar with activities such as arts and crafts, film nights, and fitness classes. The recently refurbished semi-independent flat provides a unique living option, while the landscaped gardens and terrace offer serene outdoor spaces. With dedicated staff and convenient access via public transport, Ridgeway Court provides a compassionate and supportive community.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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2-4 Dudley Road, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1SX

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

427m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment

Dietary Options

Pureed
Thickened Fluids
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected June 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

7 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Reminiscence
Pet Therapy
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Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Ridgeway Court Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Ridgeway Court Care Home

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  1. Can you show recent activity schedules and participation rates?

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Are there plans for further room upgrades or more en-suite options?

  4. Check call bell accessibility in all bedrooms, especially for those with limited mobility

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Ridgeway Court Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Ridgeway Court Care Home show?

The rating history records Good, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 16 March 2022.

Is Ridgeway Court Care Home a good care home?

The rating history records Good, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 16 March 2022. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: At the latest filed period, liabilities exceeded assets by £2,533. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Ridgeway Court Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Ridgeway Court Care Home: £950–£1,095/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Ridgeway Court Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Ridgeway Court Care Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Ridgeway Court Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Ridgeway Court Care Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Ridgeway Court Care Home provide dementia care?

Ridgeway Court Care Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Ridgeway Court Care Home have?

Ridgeway Court Care Home has 39 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Ridgeway Court Care Home?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5.

Are Ridgeway Court Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Ridgeway Court Care Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Ridgeway Court Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Ridgeway Court Care Home is "Good". This rating history predates the current registration. No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Ridgeway Court Care Home?

Ridgeway Court Care Home is operated by DUDLEY OAKS LIMITED (Company registration number: 14955495). Ownership type: independent.

Has Ridgeway Court Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Ridgeway Court Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Ridgeway Court Care Home's provider?

Ridgeway Court Care Home's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 30 June 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Ridgeway Court Care Home?

Ask Ridgeway Court Care Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Ridgeway Court Care Home?

Before choosing Ridgeway Court Care Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Dudley to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

What is Ridgeway Court Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Ridgeway Court Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 17 June 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Ridgeway Court Care Home?

When visiting Ridgeway Court Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Ridgeway Court Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Ridgeway Court Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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