Can Wolverhampton City Council pay towards a nursing home place?

It can, provided a care needs assessment has confirmed that nursing care in a registered home is the right way to meet the person's needs. A financial assessment then examines income and capital and sets the council contribution towards the weekly fee. Separately, the health service pays a contribution towards registered nursing care directly to the home. If a family prefers a home costing more than the council rate, someone else may be asked to meet the difference.

How is a care needs assessment arranged in Wolverhampton?

Contact the adult social care team at Wolverhampton City Council and ask for an assessment of care and support needs. Anyone can make the request, including a relative, a GP or a hospital discharge team, and there is no charge. A practitioner will look at daily living, mobility, medication and the clinical care required, then set out which needs are eligible for support. The financial assessment is a separate step that decides contributions.

How early should a family start looking at nursing homes?

Begin as soon as nursing care starts to look likely rather than waiting for a ward to press for a decision. A few weeks allows time to visit twice, read the inspection reports and get funding questions answered. If discharge is imminent, ask whether an interim placement is possible so the permanent choice is not made under pressure. Notes from early visits stay useful even when the move happens months later.

Which providers in Wolverhampton offer nursing care?

Twenty providers registered for nursing care are listed on this page, each with a profile of its own. They include Wulfrun Rose Nursing Home, Maplebrook Care Home, Eversleigh Care Centre and Coachmans Cottage, along with the rest of the list. Every profile shows the current Care Quality Commission position and links through to the published report. Comparing them together is the quickest way to see which homes suit the care required.

What should be asked when visiting a nursing home in Wolverhampton?

Start with staffing, asking how many registered nurses and carers are on duty overnight and how often agency workers are used. Ask how care plans are written and reviewed, and how quickly families hear about a fall, an infection or a change in medication. Where a home is rated Requires Improvement, ask exactly what has changed since the inspection and who oversees the service now. Practical questions about visiting and belongings matter too.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A care home provides a room, meals and help with personal care such as washing, dressing and prompting medication. A nursing home offers the same and also has registered nurses on duty at all times, so wound care, injections and complex medication are managed on site. All the providers on this page hold nursing registration. Where needs are mainly social rather than clinical, a residential placement is often more suitable and usually costs less.

Nursing Homes in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton has 20 CQC registered nursing homes. 12 are rated Good, 8 Requires improvement. 7 of the 20 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Wolverhampton at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton City Council pays, residential care: £710 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579, median £1,398
Care home beds filled across Wolverhampton: 89%. The 12 month average is 88%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 94
People aged 75 and over: 22,200. Rising to 25,200 by 2035, up 14%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed
Who pays, across Wolverhampton (estimate): 43% council, 28% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,000. Rising to 3,500 by 2035, up 17%
People aged 85 and over: 6,400. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 23%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Wolverhampton

Settling eligibility and funding before rooms are viewed saves a great deal of backtracking. The assessment establishes what care is needed, the financial assessment establishes who pays, and the twenty nursing homes listed here become a practical choice once both are clear.

The care needs assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for an assessment, and a relative, a GP or a hospital discharge team may request one on their behalf. There is no charge, whatever the household income. Wolverhampton City Council Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and the financial assessment that follows, the second of which decides how much of the fee the council meets and how much the resident pays.

Where the money comes from

A nursing placement rarely draws on one source alone. A contribution towards care given by a registered nurse is paid by the health service directly to the home. Where a person's main need is a health need rather than a social one, a separate assessment can result in the entire package being funded through the health service. Anything not covered by either route is divided between the council and the resident according to the financial assessment.

Reading the fee schedule

Ask every home for its fees in writing rather than accepting a figure on the telephone, and check what sits outside the weekly charge, such as hairdressing, chiropody or escorted appointments. Ask how often fees are reviewed and how much notice precedes an increase. Ask what happens to the room during a hospital stay and what the home does when private savings fall to the level where council support begins.

Choosing a Nursing Home in Wolverhampton and What to Check

Taking the ratings apart

Eleven homes here are rated Good and nine are rated Requires Improvement. With nearly half the list marked down, the reports matter far more than the headline words, so check the inspection date and see which of the five key questions fell short. Shortcomings in medicines, staffing or safeguarding call for a detailed answer from the manager, with dates attached, rather than a general reassurance that things have moved on.

Questions about clinical care

Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and at night, how much agency cover is used and how long the current manager has been in post. Ask what the home is experienced in handling, from pressure care and diabetes to catheter care and support at the end of life. Ask what would happen if a resident deteriorated and whether they could stay.

What to notice on a visit

Go when the home is busy rather than at a quiet hour. Watch how staff greet residents who are not expecting a visitor, whether people are occupied and how promptly call bells are answered. Ask to see a room that is genuinely available, and stay for a meal if the timing allows, because mealtimes show how staffing works in practice.

20 nursing homes in Wolverhampton

Coachmans Cottage · 168B Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV2 4PR
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Goldthorn Lodge Limited
We at Coachmans Cottage are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of Wolverhampton, providing a warm and welcoming home for adults who need support with daily living. Nestled within the West Midlands, our care home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oak Cottage · Oak Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV3 0AD
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by For Everybody Limited
Here at Oak Cottage, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Wolverhampton, supporting adults with a range of needs under one roof. Our team works across several areas of specialist care, including nursing care, support for people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Wulfrun Rose Nursing Home · Underhill, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV10 8LP
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by MACC Care Limited
Here at Wulfrun Rose Nursing Home, we provide nursing and residential care for people in the heart of Wolverhampton. Our team supports older adults, younger adults living with physical disabilities, and people at various stages of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Maplebrook Care Home · Johnson Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV2 3BD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Maplebrook Care Limited
Maplebrook Care Home provides nursing care in Wolverhampton. We look after older people and younger adults, people living with dementia, those managing mental ill health, adults with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Eversleigh Care Centre · 52-62 Albert Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV6 0AF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Central England Healthcare (Wolverhampton) Limited
Eversleigh is a nursing home in Wolverhampton. Registered nurses are on site, which allows us to support people with significant health needs, including those living with dementia and those whose conditions are progressive or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Royal Park · Major Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV2 2BL
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Kent House (Select) Limited
Here at Royal Park, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Wolverhampton, supporting a wide range of individuals and doing our best to make sure each person feels genuinely at home with us. We care for older adults, people living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Coach House · 60 Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV2 3HU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Choicecare 2000 Limited
The Coach House is a nursing home in Wolverhampton. We care for people who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily life, and in particular for residents living with dementia and for people living with mental ill health. Respite...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care
Orchard House Nursing Home · 16-18 Riley Crescent, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV3 7DS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by First Care Services Limited
Here at Orchard House, we provide nursing home care for people in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine commitment our whole team...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Goldthorn Lodge · 10 Needwood Close, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV2 4PP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Goldthorn Lodge Limited
At Goldthorn Lodge, we provide nursing home care for people in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area. We support a wide range of individuals, including older people, younger adults, and those living with a learning disability or autism,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Atholl House Nursing Home · 98-100 Richmond Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV3 9JJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Caram (AH) Limited
Atholl House Nursing Home is in Wolverhampton. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays. We should be plain about where we stand. Our most...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Trinity Court · Kent Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV2 2AY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Kent House (Select) Limited
Trinity Court is a nursing home in Wolverhampton. We care for adults who need registered nursing alongside help with daily living, including older people, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Belvidere Court Nursing Home · Woodcross Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV14 9RT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Belvidere Court Ltd
Belvidere Court is a nursing home in Wolverhampton. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Cedar Grange Nursing Home · 453 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV10 6RR
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Proud Care Homes Ltd
The Cedar Grange Nursing Home is in Wolverhampton, 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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bentley Court Care Home · 29 Nordley Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV11 1PX
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bondcare (Regions) Limited
We at Bentley Court Care Home offer nursing care in the heart of Wolverhampton, providing a welcoming and supportive home for older people, younger adults, and those living with complex needs across the West Midlands. Set within the WV...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Primrose Hill Nursing Home · 99 A Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Primrose Hill Limited
Primrose Hill Nursing Home is in Wolverhampton. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability, people with visual or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Wrottesley Park House Care Home · Wergs Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV6 9BN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Healthcare Homes Limited
Here at Wrottesley Park House Care Home, we provide nursing care for people across Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas, and we take real pride in the home we have built together as a team and a community. We support a wide range of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Anville Court Care Home · Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV2 4PZ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Anville Court Care Limited
Anville Court Care Home is a nursing home in Wolverhampton, providing nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and for people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays. Our most recent overall...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Foxland Grange · 73 Wergs Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV6 9BN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited
Foxland Grange is a nursing home in Wolverhampton. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lavender Court · 556 - 558 Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Karelink Limited
Lavender Court is a nursing home in Wolverhampton, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people and younger adults with nursing needs, people living with dementia, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hampton Court Care Home · Merstone Close, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV14 0LR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Newlyn Court Limited
Hampton Court Care Home is a nursing home in Wolverhampton. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people managing mental health conditions. We also support...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Wolverhampton, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care West Midlands figure, because too few Wolverhampton homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398.	£710	£1,219 to £1,579
Nursing care West Midlands figure, because too few Wolverhampton homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646.	£942	£1,460 to £1,936
Residential dementia care West Midlands figure, because too few Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton 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

Trinity Court, 22 September 2026, Good
Belvidere Court Nursing Home, 26 August 2026, Good
Primrose Hill Nursing Home, 3 August 2026, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Foxland Grange, 21 May 2019, Good
Royal Park, 25 May 2019, Requires improvement
Oak Cottage, 17 March 2020, Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Wolverhampton

How many nursing homes are there in Wolverhampton?

Wolverhampton has 20 CQC registered nursing homes: 12 Good, 8 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Wolverhampton?

Wolverhampton City Council pays an average of £710 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579 a week. West Midlands figure, because too few Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton were inspected most recently?

Trinity Court (22 September 2026), Belvidere Court Nursing Home (26 August 2026) and Primrose Hill Nursing Home (3 August 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.