Best Nursing Homes in Oldbury: Our Guide for Families

Oldbury sits in the Sandwell borough of the West Midlands, between Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Dudley. There are six nursing homes in and around the town, making it a relatively compact market - which means that finding the right fit matters more than sifting through a long list.

We have put together this guide to help families understand what is available locally, what each home specialises in and what you might expect to pay.

The Gables Nursing Home - Oldbury

1595 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B69 2BJ

The Gables is a purpose-built nursing home set in its own grounds on the Wolverhampton Road, overlooking Bury Hill Park. It accommodates up to 47 residents across two floors and specialises in nursing care and complex dementia nursing, including for people with more challenging presentations and higher-level needs.

The home is run by Absolute Healthcare and is rated Good by the CQC. It holds a 9.2 review score on carehome.co.uk from 33 reviews, with families consistently praising the warmth of the team and the quality of care.

• Care types: Nursing, Complex Dementia Nursing, Respite
• 47 bedrooms, most with en-suite toilet facilities
• Specialist complex dementia unit with dedicated rooms
• Set in own grounds with Bury Hill Park views
• Full-time activities organiser
• Restaurant-style dining with specialist nutritionist input
• Hairdressing and beauty salon
• Fees from £1,965 per week (nursing care)
• Accepts self-funding, local authority and NHS Continuing Healthcare

The Gables is particularly well known for supporting people with complex dementia and challenging behaviour, including residents who have not been able to settle in other homes in the Sandwell area.

Portway House Specialist Care Centre - Oldbury

Newbury Lane, Oldbury, B69 1HF

Portway House is a specialist nursing home on Newbury Lane in central Oldbury, run by Superior Care (Midlands) Ltd. It accommodates up to 48 residents and specialises in palliative care and nursing care for people with disabilities, alongside dementia nursing and residential care.

The home holds a 9.6 review score from 46 reviews on carehome.co.uk and is rated Good by the CQC.

• Care types: Residential, Nursing, Dementia Residential, Dementia Nursing, Palliative Care, Respite
• 48 rooms
• Specialist palliative care provision
• Focus on holistic, person-centred care
• Fees from £1,400 per week for nursing care

Warrens Hall Care Home - Tividale, Oldbury

218 Oakham Road, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 1PY

Warrens Hall is a nursing and residential care home situated in Tividale, on the Oldbury side of the Dudley border. It is run by Superior Care (Midlands) Ltd and accommodates up to 40 residents in a quiet residential setting.

The home holds a 9.5 review score from 85 reviews on carehome.co.uk - a strong volume of reviews for a home of its size. It is rated Good by the CQC.

• Care types: Residential, Nursing, Dementia Residential, Dementia Nursing, Respite
• 40 rooms
• Quiet residential location in Tividale
• Consistently warm reviews from families
• Fees from £1,350 per week for nursing care

Newbury Manor Nursing Home - Oldbury

Newbury Lane, Oldbury, B69 1HE

Newbury Manor sits on Newbury Lane, close to Portway House, and is also run by Superior Care (Midlands) Ltd. It is one of the larger nursing homes in Oldbury, accommodating up to 56 residents, and offers nursing, residential and dementia care for both older people and younger adults.

The home holds a 9.4 review score from 102 reviews on carehome.co.uk - the highest volume of reviews of any nursing home in Oldbury. It is rated Good by the CQC.

• Care types: Residential, Nursing, Dementia Residential, Dementia Nursing, Learning Disability, Respite
• 56 rooms
• Caters for both older people and younger adults
• One of the most-reviewed homes in the Oldbury area
• Fees from £1,250 per week for nursing care

Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing - Smethwick (1.2 miles from Oldbury)

135 Londonderry Lane, Smethwick, B67 7EL

Ash Lodge is a 70-bed nursing home in Smethwick, just over a mile from the centre of Oldbury, and is one of the highest-reviewed nursing homes in the wider area. It offers nursing, dementia nursing, residential and mental health care, and includes a dedicated team of palliative care specialists.

The home holds a 9.8 review score from 66 reviews on carehome.co.uk and is rated Good by the CQC.

• Care types: Residential, Nursing, Dementia Nursing, Mental Health, Respite
• 70 rooms
• Dedicated palliative care specialists on the team
• Strong review score across a large number of reviews
• Fees from £1,360 per week for nursing care

Things to consider when choosing a nursing home in Oldbury

What nursing care actually means. A nursing home provides care from qualified registered nurses on site around the clock. It is suited to people whose health needs are more complex than a standard residential home can support - such as those with long-term conditions, complex dementia or clinical needs that require regular nursing input. If you are unsure which level of care is needed, your loved one's GP or a social worker can arrange a care needs assessment.

CQC ratings. Of the eight care homes in Oldbury, seven are rated Good or above by the CQC - a strong picture for the area overall. A Good rating is a solid indicator, but reading the detail of the most recent inspection report will give you a more complete view.

Fees. Nursing home fees in and around Oldbury range from around £1,250 to £1,965 per week depending on the home and the level of care required. If your loved one is eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), this is currently worth £254.06 per week and is paid directly to the home. It is worth asking each home what is included in the quoted fee and what, if anything, attracts an additional charge.

Visiting a home in person. No directory listing or review score replaces a visit. When you go, pay attention to how staff interact with residents, whether the home feels calm and welcoming, and whether the manager is open and straightforward when you ask questions. Those things matter as much as the headline numbers.

If you are considering The Gables for a loved one, we are always happy to talk things through. Call us on 0121 544 3988 or send an enquiry and we will get back to you.