Care Homes in Droitwich
Droitwich has 9 CQC registered care homes. 8 are rated Good, and 1 has not yet been rated. 7 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Droitwich at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Droitwich, to help you judge the options below.
- Worcestershire County Council pays, residential care: £911 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579, median £1,398
- Care home beds filled across Worcestershire: 84%. The 12 month average is 82%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 59. Worcestershire average is 76.
- People aged 75 and over: 19,400. Rising to 23,600 by 2035, up 21%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 80 beds.
- Who pays, across Worcestershire (estimate): 34% council, 49% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,500. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 32%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 8,300 by 2035, up 60%
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Planning and Paying for Care in Droitwich
The assessment that comes first
Before a home is chosen, an independent account of what support is needed makes every later conversation shorter. A care needs assessment records the help required with washing, dressing, eating, mobility and medicines, and notes anything clinical that must continue day to day. It is free and open to anyone who appears to need care, whatever their savings. Where a relative already provides most of that support, a carer assessment can be requested at the same time and often changes what help is offered.
Working out who pays
A financial assessment follows, weighing income, savings and capital to establish the contribution expected and whether public money covers the balance. Property is treated differently depending on circumstances, including whether a spouse continues to live there, so that question is worth putting directly. The adult social care team at Worcestershire County Council carries out both assessments and can explain what support may be available while an application is being decided.
Understanding the fee structure
Ask each home for a written schedule separating accommodation, personal care, laundry, activities, chiropody, hairdressing and transport to appointments, with anything charged separately marked plainly. Ask how often fees are reviewed and by what margin in recent years, and confirm whether a third party top up is expected where a council contribution applies.
Choosing a Home and What to Check
Getting value from consistent ratings
Eight homes are listed here, seven rated Good and one without a published rating. Because the judgements agree so closely, the labels do little sorting and the reports have to do the work. Check the publication date first, since an older report may describe a staff team that has since turned over entirely. Read what inspectors recorded about staffing levels, medicines management and how residents spend their day, and note whether a home was commended for something specific. For the unrated home, ask the manager when an inspection is expected.
What to watch for on a visit
Sit in the communal areas rather than touring only the best bedroom, and go in the late afternoon when staffing is thinnest and the atmosphere is hardest to stage. Notice whether staff speak with residents in passing or only when completing a task. Ask who writes the care plan, how often it is reviewed, and how a family is told about a fall or a change in health. Questions about staff turnover and reliance on agency cover are entirely reasonable.
Points to settle before committing
Ask about trial periods, the notice required on either side, and what the home would do if needs increased beyond its registration.
9 care homes in Droitwich
- Safeharbour · 52 Corbett Avenue, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7BH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Safeharbour West Midlands Limited
Safeharbour is a residential care home in Droitwich, Worcestershire, supporting adults with learning disabilities. We think of the house as belonging to the people who live in it, and we try to behave like people who are there to help...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - The Haven Rest Home · 218 Worcester Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8AY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Viomar Care Homes Limited
The Haven Rest Home is a residential care home in Droitwich, Worcestershire, caring for older people including many living with dementia. We also take respite bookings for people who need a stay of a few weeks rather than a permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Mews Care Home · Mulberry Tree Hill, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7SS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Avery Homes Droitwich Limited
Droitwich Mews Care Home sits in the spa town of Droitwich, and we are proud to be part of the community here in Worcestershire. We are a residential care home offering a settled, comfortable place to live for older people, and we also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Westmead Residential Care Home · Westmead Close, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9LG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Harmony Care Consortium Ltd
Westmead Residential Care Home is in Droitwich, supporting older people from across Worcestershire, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability. We are a residential home rather than a clinical setting,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability - Newland Hurst · Newland Lane, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7JH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Newland Hurst Limited
We at Newland Hurst are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Droitwich, Worcestershire, where every resident is supported to live with dignity, comfort, and a true sense of belonging. Nestled within the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Westmead Residential Care Home · Westmead Close, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9LG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sanctuary Care Property (1) Limited
Westmead Residential Care Home is a care home in Droitwich, Worcestershire. The people living here include older people, many of them living with dementia, along with younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with sight...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Priory Care Home · Crutch Lane, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0BE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Wychbury Care Services Limited
The Priory is a residential care home in Droitwich caring for older people, including those living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. The house runs at a domestic pace. Help with washing, dressing, mobility and medication...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Woodland View Care Home · Woodland Way, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7GP
Care home · Run by Ideal Carehomes (Number One) Limited
Here at Woodland View Care Home in Droitwich, Worcestershire, we provide a warm and homely environment where older adults can feel genuinely settled, supported and valued. We are a residential care home offering a range of specialist...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Upper Ford Lodge · Ford Lane, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0BQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Autism.West Midlands
Here at Upper Ford Lodge, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Droitwich, Worcestershire. Our home is a place where people feel genuinely at ease, supported to live their lives in a way that feels meaningful and personal...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
What care costs in Worcestershire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care West Midlands figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. | £911 | £1,219 to £1,579 |
| Nursing care West Midlands figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646. | £1,088 | £1,460 to £1,936 |
| Residential dementia care West Midlands figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 23 homes. Median £1,484. | Not published separately | £1,375 to £1,681 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Droitwich Mews Care Home, 17 March 2025, Good
- The Haven Rest Home, 25 April 2023, Good
- Upper Ford Lodge, 28 February 2020, Good
Longest since a report
- Westmead Residential Care Home, 3 March 2018, Good
- Westmead Residential Care Home, 3 March 2018, Good
- Safeharbour (Droitwich), 4 May 2018, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Droitwich
How many care homes are there in Droitwich?
Droitwich has 9 CQC registered care homes: 8 Good, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Droitwich?
Worcestershire County Council pays an average of £911 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579 a week. West Midlands figure, because too few Worcestershire homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Droitwich were inspected most recently?
Droitwich Mews Care Home (17 March 2025), The Haven Rest Home (25 April 2023) and Upper Ford Lodge (28 February 2020) have the most recent CQC reports.