Nursing Homes in Kidderminster
Kidderminster has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 7 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 4 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Kidderminster at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Kidderminster, 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+: 61. Worcestershire average is 76.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,600. Rising to 15,700 by 2035, up 8%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Worcestershire (estimate): 34% council, 49% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,200 by 2035, up 22%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,600. Rising to 5,700 by 2035, up 57%
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Choosing Between the Nursing Homes Listed for Kidderminster
Reading a Mixed Record
Five of the eight homes hold a Good rating and three are rated Requires Improvement. Where a judgement is lower, the report deserves reading rather than a quick assumption either way, since it states exactly what inspectors found and when they found it. Each report divides its findings between safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, so a home marked down in one area may be sound in the others. Check the inspection date as well, because management changes and an older report may no longer describe the home you would visit.
Questions About Nursing Cover
The nursing registration is the reason for choosing one of these homes, so ask how it works in practice. Find out how many qualified nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, how often agency nurses are used, and how quickly a general practitioner or specialist can be reached. Ask how the home manages medication, pressure care, mobility and any condition specific to your relative.
What to Notice on a Visit
Go at a busy hour rather than a quiet one arranged for your convenience. Watch how staff speak to residents who take longer to answer, whether people look comfortable and occupied, and whether anyone explains what is about to happen. Ask what fills an ordinary day, how families are told when something changes and what would happen if needs increased further.
Arranging Nursing Care in Kidderminster and Meeting the Cost
The Care Needs Assessment
A care needs assessment records what a person requires across an ordinary day and whether those needs meet the national eligibility threshold. It is free to anyone who appears to need support, whatever their savings, and a relative providing care can request a separate assessment of their own needs. Families can approach Worcestershire County Council to arrange both. Keep the written outcome, because every home you contact will ask for much the same information.
Fees and Who Contributes
Nursing care is charged as a weekly fee covering the room, meals, personal care and the nursing input the registration provides. Where eligible needs are identified and a financial assessment shows capital below the relevant threshold, the council may contribute, with an assessed amount paid from the person's income. Where needs arise mainly from health rather than social care, continuing healthcare funding is assessed separately by the health service, and a contribution towards registered nursing care may also apply. Anyone paying privately should ask for written confirmation of the fee, what falls outside it and how much notice precedes an increase.
9 nursing homes in Kidderminster
- Holmwood Care Centre · 30 Chaddesley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3DJ
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Holmwood Care Centre Limited
Holmwood Care Centre is a nursing home in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. We care for older people and younger adults whose health needs require qualified nursing support, including residents living with dementia and residents with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults - The Shrubbery Nursing Home · Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2JZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Chandos Lodge Limited
The Shrubbery Nursing Home is a nursing home in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, where registered nurses are on duty around the clock. We care for older people whose health needs require nursing, people living with dementia, people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Brookdale Nursing Home · 16 Blakebrook, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6AP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Alder Meadow Limited
Brookdale Nursing Home is in Kidderminster in Worcestershire. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and we take respite bookings....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hollyfields · Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5RJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Hollyfields is a nursing home in Kidderminster. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, including residents living with dementia, and we also care for some younger adults with complex health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Westley Court Care Home · Austcliffe Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3RT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Coate Water Care Company (Church View Nursing Home) Limited
Westley Court Care Home is a nursing home in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and we take...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Brook Court · 37-39 Oldnall Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3HN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
We are a nursing home in Kidderminster, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, adults with learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bryden House · Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5DA
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bryden Care Ltd
Here at Bryden House, we provide nursing home care for older adults in the heart of Kidderminster, Worcestershire. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine effort our team...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Holmwood Care Centre · 30 Chaddesley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3DJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Olympus Opco LTD
Here at Holmwood Care Centre in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, we are a nursing home that genuinely cares about the people who come to live with us or spend time with us for short stays. We know that choosing a care home is one of the most...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Herons Park Nursing Home · Heronswood Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4EX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Regency Oldhomes Limited
We at Herons Park Nursing Home offer dedicated nursing care in the welcoming town of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, where our team supports older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia or physical disabilities within a calm...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, 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
- Westley Court Care Home, 8 September 2026, Good
- Herons Park Nursing Home, 25 June 2026, Good
- Brook Court, 16 June 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- Bryden House, 7 February 2019, Good
- The Shrubbery Nursing Home, 10 January 2020, Good
- Brookdale Nursing Home, 4 February 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Kidderminster
How many nursing homes are there in Kidderminster?
Kidderminster has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 7 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Kidderminster?
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 nursing homes in Kidderminster were inspected most recently?
Westley Court Care Home (8 September 2026), Herons Park Nursing Home (25 June 2026) and Brook Court (16 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.