The Croft Residential Home

Wolverhampton · WV3 8BT

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,300/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Mar 2020
Capacity
24 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

The Croft Residential Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Mar 2020). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and consistency. 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

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and consistency
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: rooms in need of updating
  • Family experiences differ on room quality and updates

What we cannot confirm

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

Checks for any home

  • 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
Croft Residential Limited
Provider group
The Croft
Local authority
Wolverhampton
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
2
Opened
1990
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025
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The Croft Residential Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jan 2020

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Registered Manager
Tracey Pearson
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, palliative or end-of-life support, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden or area
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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
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Diabetes
COPD
Cancer
Palliative Care
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Arthritis
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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

Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Tracey Pearson

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

The Croft Residential Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,300/week

≈ £5,653 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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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 (Wolverhampton, residential with dementia care): £795/wk

Dementia care
£1,100–£1,400/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

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for The Croft Residential Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

The Croft Residential Home, operated by The Croft Residential Home, offers exceptional residential and respite care in Wolverhampton. This family-run care home provides a welcoming environment where residents are treated as part of the family, ensuring personalised care and attention. The home features 24 beautifully furnished rooms and spacious gardens, creating a peaceful retreat for relaxation and observing wildlife. Residents enjoy a vibrant social life with themed shows, exercise classes, and arts and crafts. The Croft takes pride in its home-cooked meals, catering to individual dietary needs. With a dedicated activities team and facilities like a summerhouse, pet visits, and a family room, The Croft truly feels like home.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Online Service Hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

20 Castlecroft Road, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, WV3 8BT

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

4 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Nutritional Assessment

Dietary Options

Pureed
Diabetic
Vegetarian
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2024)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

8 activities listed

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

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

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

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

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

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is The Croft Residential Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting The Croft Residential Home

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  1. Can you show us examples of both updated and older rooms?

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

  3. How do you ensure families feel fees are fair for the quality provided?

    Ask for a written breakdown of regular fees and optional extras.

  4. Ask to see several resident rooms, including those not recently refurbished

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 The Croft Residential Home

What does the inspection rating for The Croft Residential Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is The Croft Residential Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does The Croft Residential Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at The Croft Residential Home: £1,300/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does The Croft Residential Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

The Croft Residential Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is The Croft Residential Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

The Croft Residential 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 The Croft Residential Home provide dementia care?

The Croft Residential 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 The Croft Residential Home have?

The Croft Residential Home has 24 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about The Croft Residential Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5.

Are The Croft Residential Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

The Croft Residential 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 The Croft Residential Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for The Croft Residential Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates The Croft Residential Home?

The Croft Residential Home is operated by CROFT RESIDENTIAL LIMITED (Company registration number: 02369453). Ownership type: independent.

Has The Croft Residential Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against The Croft Residential Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about The Croft Residential Home's provider?

The Croft Residential Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask The Croft Residential Home?

Ask The Croft Residential 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 The Croft Residential Home?

Before choosing The Croft Residential 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 Wolverhampton to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is The Croft Residential Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for The Croft Residential Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is The Croft Residential Home's food hygiene rating?

The Croft Residential Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 12 November 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting The Croft Residential Home?

When visiting The Croft Residential 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 The Croft Residential Home?

Our visit checklist for The Croft Residential 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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