Nursing Homes in Malvern
Malvern has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 2 have not yet been rated. 6 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Malvern at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Malvern, 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+: 102. Worcestershire average is 76.
- People aged 75 and over: 13,100. Rising to 15,800 by 2035, up 20%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 10 changed owner, covering 496 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): 1,700. Rising to 2,200 by 2035, up 30%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,600. Rising to 5,600 by 2035, up 54%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Keepings Martley Road Lower Broadheath Worcester. Application for a 72 bed care home. Submitted 8 May 2026. Decision pending. (4.5 miles away)
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What Nursing Care in Malvern Involves and What to Look For
The word nursing in a home's registration is a legal fact rather than a description of atmosphere, and knowing precisely what it buys makes every visit more useful. Nine homes serve Malvern in this category, and the list includes Waterside Care Centre, Mowbray Nursing Home, Court House Care Home, Windsor Court Care Home and Friends of the Elderly Malvern.
When a nursing registration is the right answer
Nursing registration matters where clinical tasks recur rather than happen once, such as complex wound care, a feeding tube, catheter management, or a long term condition that keeps shifting. It also matters where somebody is approaching the end of life and the family would rather avoid a further move. A district nurse or hospital discharge team can usually say plainly which category a person falls into, and it is worth asking them directly. Where the need is mainly for help with washing, dressing and medication, a residential home with community nursing support may serve just as well and cost less.
What to look for on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty across the day and overnight, and how the home covers a nurse calling in sick at short notice. Ask what happens when a resident deteriorates in the early hours and at what point an ambulance would be called rather than the situation managed on site. Arrive near a mealtime if you can, because staffing shows itself at busy moments rather than quiet ones. Notice whether residents are occupied through the afternoon, whether call bells are answered without fuss, and whether staff use names without checking a board.
Getting an Assessment and Funding the Placement
Three funding routes can apply to nursing care, and it is common for two of them to run at the same time. Knowing which is which prevents a good deal of confusion later.
The care needs assessment
Any adult who appears to need care and support may request an assessment, whatever their savings, and there is no charge for it. A practitioner records what the person still manages alone, what has become unsafe, and what level of registration would meet the need. Worcestershire County Council is the authority responsible for carrying out that assessment and for arranging funded support where the national eligibility criteria are met. A financial assessment then examines income and capital in order to set the contribution due. Ask for both outcomes in writing, since they anchor every conversation that follows.
Fees, the nursing contribution and the contract
Nursing home fees are quoted weekly and usually cover the room, meals, personal care and nursing, while hairdressing, chiropody and outings are billed separately. Where a resident has assessed nursing needs, the NHS pays a contribution towards the nursing element directly to the home, and it is worth checking how that appears on the invoice. Where health needs are the main reason for the placement, an assessment for continuing healthcare may be appropriate, and a hospital or community team can begin it. Read the contract closely for the notice period, how annual increases are set, and what stays payable while a resident is in hospital.
9 nursing homes in Malvern
- Waterside Care Centre · Leigh Sinton, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 5EQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Minster Care Management Limited
We at Waterside Care Centre are proud to offer trusted nursing home care in the heart of Malvern, Worcestershire, where compassion, clinical expertise, and a genuine sense of community come together to support every resident who joins our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Springs Care Home · Spring Lane, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1AL
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited
The Springs Care Home is a nursing home in Malvern, Worcestershire. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for shorter periods of care. Having qualified nurses on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Mowbray Nursing Home · Victoria Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2TF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Minster Care Management Limited
Mowbray Nursing Home is in Malvern, providing nursing care for older people whose health needs have gone beyond what can be managed safely at home. Having qualified nurses here at every hour means changes are picked up early and dealt with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Court House Care Home · 3-5 Court Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3BU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Court House (Malvern) Limited
Court House Care Home is a nursing home in Malvern in Worcestershire. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Welland House · Lime Grove, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6LY
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Redwood Health Care Limited
We are Welland House, a nursing home in Malvern, Worcestershire. Because we are registered to provide nursing care, there are qualified nurses on duty here at all times, which means we can look after people whose health needs go beyond...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Windsor Court Care Home · Lansdowne Crescent, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Buckingham (Malvern OPCO) Limited
We at Windsor Court Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the historic spa town of Malvern, Worcestershire. Nestled within the WR postcode area, our home provides a welcoming sanctuary for older adults, younger adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Welland House Care Centre · Lime Grove, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6LY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Welland House Care Centre Limited
We are Welland House Care Centre, a nursing home in Malvern. We care for people whose needs go beyond what residential care can provide, with qualified nurses on duty at all hours so that health problems are picked up early and dealt with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Colwall Care Home · Primeswell Close, Malvern, Herefordshire, County of, WR13 6RP
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Rotherwood Healthcare (Colwall) Ltd
Colwall Care Home is a nursing home near Malvern, caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, and for younger adults whose nursing needs are best met in a home like ours. Nurses are on duty day and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Friends of the Elderly · 148 Graham Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2HY
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Friends of the Elderly
Friends of the Elderly Malvern provides residential and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite and short stays. Because we provide both residential and nursing care, people do not usually...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, 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
- Court House Care Home, 6 October 2025, Good
- Waterside Care Centre, 26 January 2024, Good
- Friends of the Elderly Malvern, 18 May 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Welland House Care Centre, 17 February 2018, Good
- Mowbray Nursing Home, 7 November 2019, Good
- The Springs Care Home, 24 December 2021, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Malvern
How many nursing homes are there in Malvern?
Malvern has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 2 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 Malvern?
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 Malvern were inspected most recently?
Court House Care Home (6 October 2025), Waterside Care Centre (26 January 2024) and Friends of the Elderly Malvern (18 May 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.