Oriel Care Home
Oriel Care Home is a residential care home in Stourbridge, Dudley (DY8 1QY). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Oriel Care Home
We at Oriel Care Home offer a warm and welcoming residential care setting in Stourbridge, providing dedicated older person care, dementia support, and respite stays for families across Dudley and the wider West Midlands. Nestled within the DY postcode area of Stourbridge, our home is thoughtfully located to allow residents to remain close to the community they know and love. The familiar surroundings of this well established market town provide a comforting backdrop, whilst our home itself is designed to feel calm, homely, and easy to navigate for those living with us. Our care focuses on the needs of older adults, including those living with dementia. For families, this means the reassurance that daily routines are shaped with patience, dignity, and genuine understanding. Our approach to dementia care is centred on knowing each resident as an individual, learning their life story, preferences, and the small comforts that make each day meaningful. Whether someone joins us for long term residential care or a shorter respite stay, we aim to provide continuity, kindness, and a real sense of belonging. Respite care at Oriel is designed to support families who may need a short break from their caring role, or those recovering from a hospital stay who benefit from a period of rest before returning home. During this time, guests receive the same attentive care and warm welcome as our permanent residents. Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in April 2023, resulted in an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We are proud that the inspectors recognised our team as Good in both the Caring and Responsive domains, reflecting the compassion and attentiveness our residents experience each day. We take the areas identified for improvement seriously and are committed to strengthening every aspect of our home so that families can feel fully confident in the care their loved one receives. We believe openness about our journey matters, and we welcome conversations with families about the steps we are taking. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring options in Stourbridge for a parent, partner, or relative, we warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and discover whether Oriel Care Home could be the right next chapter for someone you love.
Care provided at Oriel Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 6 April 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Oriel Care Home
Where is Oriel Care Home located?
Oriel Care Home is a residential care home in Stourbridge, Dudley, DY8 1QY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Oriel Care Home provide?
Oriel Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Oriel Care Home's CQC rating?
Oriel Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 6 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Oriel Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Oriel Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Oriel Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Oriel Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Oriel Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Oriel Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Oriel Care Home 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. Oriel Care Home 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?
No. Oriel Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Oriel Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Oriel Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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