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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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
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 27 homes
23 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Dudley care homes
Dudley homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Well-Led.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
88% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Dudley
Based on public financial 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
Financial resilience
63%
show no financial risk indicators
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
Financial Health
27 of 62 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Dudley Area
Care homes across Dudley's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Stourbridge
A handsome market town at the western edge of the Black Country, Stourbridge is known for its glassmaking heritage and the scenic Stourbridge Canal. Care homes here benefit from a semi-rural setting with excellent transport links via the Stourbridge Junction rail line.
12 care homes available
Halesowen
Straddling the border between Dudley and Birmingham, Halesowen offers a bustling town centre with independent shops and the nearby Clent Hills for countryside walks. Care homes here provide a good balance of accessibility and suburban calm.
11 care homes available
Sedgley
Perched on one of the highest points in the Black Country, Sedgley is a proud village community with a rich industrial heritage and panoramic views across the region. Its care homes serve a loyal local population who value staying close to familiar surroundings.
10 care homes available
Kingswinford
A quieter residential area west of Dudley town centre, Kingswinford borders open countryside toward Kinver and the Staffordshire border. Care homes here offer good value in a peaceful setting, with easy access to Russells Hall Hospital.
11 care homes available
Brierley Hill
Home to the Merry Hill shopping centre and the historic Delph Locks on the Dudley Canal, Brierley Hill is a practical location with strong amenities. Care provision here is diverse, ranging from affordable residential homes to modern purpose-built facilities.
10 care homes available
Wordsley
A village community between Stourbridge and Kingswinford, Wordsley is home to the famous Red House Glass Cone and maintains a distinct local identity. Small, family-run care homes here offer a personal touch in a neighbourly setting.
8 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
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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.
Nursing homes in Dudley
Clinical nursing care is listed across 6 homes in Dudley.
Residential care homes in Dudley
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 22 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Dudley
22 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Dudley.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
79% Good+
0 Outstanding, 16 Good, 10 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 64 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
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.
Financial resilience
63% low risk
27 homes have usable company-risk data; 10 show medium, high or critical risk 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 financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well 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.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
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 financial signals.
Richmond Residential Lodge Ltd, Dudley
Summerfield House, Dudley
Ridgeway Court Care Home, Dudley
Castleview Residential Care Home, Dudley
Oak House, Dudley
Himley Mill Care Home, Dudley
Camelot Rest Home, Dudley
Fairfield House, Dudley
Oakleigh Lodge, Dudley
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