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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
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Dudley has 28 registered care homes (6 nursing, 22 residential). Our database includes CQC ratings, pricing, and risk analysis for every home.
Weekly costs in Dudley range from £650 to £1,488. The average is £1,018/week. Nursing care averages £1,026/week while residential care averages £1,017/week. Prices vary significantly by area — Dudley 005 averages £1,188/week while DY1 is £927/week.
Dudley 005, DY2, DY1 have the highest concentration of homes rated Good or Outstanding. Dudley 005 leads with 80% of homes meeting this standard.
22 homes offer specialist dementia care in Dudley, representing 79% of all homes. Our reports highlight which dementia homes are rated Good or Outstanding by CQC.
Yes, 15 homes in Dudley provide palliative or end-of-life care. Our reports can help you compare these homes on quality, staffing, and cost.
Data sources: CQC, Companies House, Food Standards Agency. Last reviewed March 2026.
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Range £800–£1,340 across Dudley
Range £650–£1,488 across Dudley
Homes trending upward based on recent CQC inspections
28 homes currently lack a registered manager
Average scores across Dudley care homes
Dudley homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Well-Led.
How recently homes were inspected by CQC
88% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports cross-reference multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
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.
Stroke Recovery
22 (79%)
Dementia
15 (54%)
Physical Disability
15 (54%)
Palliative / End of Life
11 (39%)
Mental Health
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
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
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
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
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
Every care home in our Dudley database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
11 homes in Dudley specialise in mental health support, covering 39% of the local market.
Stourbridge leads with 86% of homes rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC, followed by Sedgley at 82% and Halesowen at 80%. Dudley's overall 78% Good/Outstanding rate is close to the national average.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council funds care at approximately £680/week for eligible residents, creating a gap of around £130/week compared to the borough's private average of £810. A financial assessment determines eligibility, and families paying privately generally access a wider range of homes and services.
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