Best Care Homes in Willenhall

If you are looking for a care home in Willenhall, you will find a small number of options in the town itself alongside several well-regarded homes within a short distance. Willenhall sits in the Walsall borough of the West Midlands, close to Wolverhampton and Wednesbury, which means families have a reasonable amount of choice across both the town and the surrounding area.

We have put together this guide to help you get a clearer picture of what is available locally, what each home offers and what you might expect to pay.

Swan House - Willenhall

Pooles Lane, Short Heath, Willenhall, WV12 5HJ

Swan House is a purpose-built care home in the Short Heath area of Willenhall, fully refurbished in 2024. It accommodates up to 61 residents across two floors and provides residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as respite and rehabilitation stays.

The home is run by Absolute Healthcare and is rated Good by the CQC. It holds a 9.8 review score on carehome.co.uk from 78 reviews, making it one of the highest-rated homes in the area.

• Care types: Residential, Nursing, Dementia Residential, Dementia Nursing, Respite, Rehabilitation
• 61 single rooms
• 16 rooms with en-suite wet rooms
• Gardens, residents kitchenette, lift access, Wi-Fi, TV point in rooms
• Close to local shops and public transport
• No restrictions on visiting hours
• Fees from £995 per week for residential care; nursing care from £1,195 per week
• Accepts self-funding, local authority, local authority with top-up and NHS Continuing Healthcare

Willow Rose Care Home - Willenhall

10 Stroud Avenue, Short Heath, Willenhall, WV12 4ET

Willow Rose is a modern, purpose-built home that opened in 2019 and sits a short distance from Swan House in the Short Heath area. It accommodates up to 73 older people and offers residential, nursing and dementia care.

The home is run by MACC Care Ltd and holds a 9.8 review score from 79 reviews on carehome.co.uk. It is rated Good by the CQC.

• Care types: Residential, Nursing, Dementia Residential, Dementia Nursing, Respite
• 73 rooms
• Modern, purpose-built facility opened 2019
• Fees from £1,425 per week

Waterside House - Wednesfield (2.1 miles from Willenhall)

41 Moathouse Lane West, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3HA

Waterside House is run by MHA (Methodist Homes) and is located in Wednesfield, just over two miles from Willenhall town centre. It provides residential and dementia residential care for up to 60 residents and is one of the highest-reviewed homes in the wider area.

The home holds a 9.9 review score from 60 reviews on carehome.co.uk and is rated Good by the CQC.

• Care types: Residential, Dementia Residential, Respite
• 60 rooms
• Close to Wednesfield shopping
• Fees from £1,162 per week
• Part of the MHA group, a well-established not-for-profit care provider

Hampton Court Care Home - Bilston (2.2 miles from Willenhall)

Merstone Close, Bilston, WV14 0LR

Hampton Court is a purpose-built nursing home in Bilston, operated by Alpha Health Care Ltd. It accommodates up to 80 residents and is particularly experienced in supporting people with mental health needs alongside nursing and dementia care.

The home holds a 9.8 review score from 89 reviews on carehome.co.uk and is rated Good by the CQC.

• Care types: Residential, Nursing, Dementia Residential, Dementia Nursing, Mental Health, Respite
• 80 rooms
• Strong reputation for nursing and mental health care
• Fees from £1,125 per week

Dovedale Court Care Home - Wednesbury (2.3 miles from Willenhall)

Hollyhead Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7PZ

Dovedale Court is run by HC-One, one of the UK's largest care providers, and is located just outside Wednesbury. It provides nursing and dementia care for up to 76 residents in a friendly, welcoming setting.

The home holds a 9.7 review score from 132 reviews on carehome.co.uk - one of the highest volumes of reviews of any home in the area. It is rated Good by the CQC.

• Care types: Nursing, Dementia Residential, Respite
• 76 rooms
• Part of the HC-One group
• Fees from £1,428 per week

Things to consider when choosing a care home in Willenhall

Type of care. Make sure the home is registered to provide the level of care your loved one needs. There is a difference between residential care and nursing care, and not every home offers both.

CQC rating. All care homes in England are regulated by the Care Quality Commission. A Good or Outstanding rating is a useful baseline, but it is also worth reading the detail of recent inspection reports rather than just the headline rating.

Fees and funding. Average care home fees in Willenhall are below the West Midlands and England averages, which makes the area relatively affordable by regional standards. Residential care in the area starts from around £986 per week on average, with nursing care from around £1,337 per week. Whether you are self-funding, applying for local authority funding or exploring NHS Continuing Healthcare, it is worth having a funding conversation with the home before visiting.

Visiting. Most good care homes operate an open visiting policy. If a home places significant restrictions on when families can visit, that is worth asking about.

Your instinct. A visit in person is the most important step. How does the home feel? Do staff seem genuinely engaged with residents? Is the atmosphere calm and warm? Those things are hard to assess from a listing and matter a great deal.

If you are considering Swan House for a loved one, we are always happy to talk things through. Call us on 01922 407040 or send an enquiry and we will get back to you.

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