Care Homes in Dudley: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Dudley, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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What the Dudley care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
62
Open care home records currently covered in Dudley.
CQC quality mix
79% Good+
Based on published CQC overall ratings in the current dataset.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,019 residential
£1,026 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
96% covered
27 homes have provider-record data; 10 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceStrongest local area
Dudley 005
7 homes, 80% Good+, £1,188/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Dudley Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
Range £800–£1,340 across Dudley
What the local care home market looks like in Dudley
Across Dudley and surrounding areas
Range £650–£1,488 across Dudley
Based on public provider records found for 27 homes
23 homes currently lack a registered manager
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Dudley. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 27 homes analysed
Dudley Care Market Analysis 2025
Dudley has one of the highest proportions of over-65s in the West Midlands, driving consistent demand for residential and nursing care.
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, with Stourbridge leading at 86% and the borough average close to the national benchmark.
Care homes in Stourbridge command fees approximately 14% above the Dudley borough average, reflecting the town's desirability.
Care Standards in Dudley
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 62 homes
Overall quality
79%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
27 homes
Alzheimer's support (96%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
27 homes with FSA data
Provider records
96%
have provider-record data
Specialist Care Coverage
27 (96%)
Alzheimer's
27 (96%)
Stroke Recovery
22 (79%)
Dementia
15 (54%)
Physical Disability
15 (54%)
Palliative / End of Life
12 (43%)
Parkinson's
Food Hygiene
27 of Dudley homes assessed
Provider Records
27 of 62 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Dudley Area
Care homes across Dudley's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
DY1
DY1 is a mid-market Dudley postcode district with 13 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a mixed CQC profile that needs careful home-level checking.
13 care homes available
Dudley 005
Dudley 005 is a higher-cost Dudley postcode district with 7 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
7 care homes available
DY2
DY2 is a mid-market Dudley postcode district with 7 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
7 care homes available
All 62 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Dudley database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Dudley use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 62 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Dudley
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Dudley
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Dudley, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
79% Good+
CQC quality ratings are compared with freshness and home-level evidence before shortlisting.
Care home costs
£816/week
Residential averages £1,019/week; nursing averages £1,026/week.
Vacancy signal
28 homes
86 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Provider records
96% checked
27 homes have provider-record data; 10 have public-record questions to check.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Dudley
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Dudley homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Richmond Residential Lodge Ltd, Dudley
Summerfield House, Dudley
Himley Mill Care Home, Dudley
Ridgeway Court Care Home, Dudley
Sedgley Court, Dudley
Castleview Residential Care Home, Dudley
Micron House, Dudley
Oak House, Dudley
Abberley House, Dudley
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With 62 homes across Dudley, independent analysis helps families compare options more clearly.