Ladybird House
Ladybird House is a residential care home in Halesowen, Dudley (B62 9EL).
About Ladybird House
Here at Ladybird House, we provide residential care for younger adults, including those living with a learning disability or autism. We are based in Halesowen, Dudley, and we are proud to be part of the local community, offering a place where the people we support can feel genuinely at home. We understand that moving into a care home, or exploring respite care, can feel like a significant step for individuals and their families. That is why we take time to get to know each person properly before they arrive, and we continue building on that understanding every day. The people we support are not defined by their diagnosis or their care needs. They have their own personalities, preferences, routines and ambitions, and our role is to support them in living life on their own terms as much as possible. Respite care is something we offer with the same level of attention as our longer term residential support. Whether someone stays with us for a short break or on a more permanent basis, we want every person to feel settled, respected and genuinely welcome from the moment they arrive. We work closely with families and with other professionals involved in a person's life to make sure care is joined up and consistent. We believe open communication matters, and we always encourage families to stay closely involved if that is what the person we support would like. Our team in Halesowen are experienced in supporting people with a range of needs related to learning disability and autism, and we are always looking at how we can do things better. We are currently unrated by the Care Quality Commission, and we welcome the opportunity that independent inspection brings to demonstrate the quality of what we do here at Ladybird House.
Care provided at Ladybird House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Ladybird House
Where is Ladybird House located?
Ladybird House is a residential care home in Halesowen, Dudley, B62 9EL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ladybird House provide?
Ladybird House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Ladybird House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Ladybird House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Ladybird House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Ladybird House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Ladybird House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Ladybird House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Ladybird House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands
Ladybird House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Ladybird House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Ladybird House
Respite Care at Ladybird House
A short break can be planned months in advance or needed at little notice, and the two are worth asking about separately. Respite is offered at Ladybird House with the same approach as its longer stays, according to its own text. Send medication in its original packaging, familiar bedding or comforts, and a clear note of routines and triggers. Ask what the minimum booking is and whether a respite stay can become permanent if it suits.
Residential Care at Ladybird House
Meals, laundry, help with washing and dressing, and company through the day make up most of what a residential home actually does. Ladybird House in Halesowen is registered for residential care, and its own description emphasises supporting people to live on their own terms rather than around a fixed routine. Residential differs from nursing care in staffing, since there are no registered nurses on site and clinical needs are met by community nurses and GPs instead. The home has not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission, so there is no published judgement to read and more weight falls on what you see yourself. Weekly fees across the West Midlands generally sit between £850 and £1150, while Dudley Council usually pays around £680 to £820. Ask what the fee includes and how any shortfall would be met.
Younger Adults at Ladybird House
Thirty years of adult life ahead changes what good care looks like, because work, friendships and getting out matter as much as help with personal care. Younger adults are the group Ladybird House is set up around, which avoids the mismatch of a working age resident in a home full of much older people. Ask what a typical week involves, including college, employment and activities away from the house. Ask also who else living there is a similar age.
Learning Disability and Autism at Ladybird House
Sensory needs and predictable routines decide whether a placement works for an autistic adult or somebody with a learning disability. Ladybird House names learning disability and autism in its registration, and says it gets to know a person before arrival. Funding for this group normally comes through the council, with a yearly review and sometimes a care and treatment review. Ask how support is written down, who reviews it, and how skills such as cooking or using transport are practised.
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