The Shrubbery
The Shrubbery is a residential care home in Wednesbury, Sandwell (WS10 9QL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About The Shrubbery
The Shrubbery is a residential care home in Wednesbury. We support older people, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, as well as adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Supporting a mixed group under one roof means we cannot run the home to a single pattern, and we do not try. What we aim for is a place where people are taken as they come and where support is built around the individual. Some residents want a very structured day. Others want the opposite, plenty of freedom and somewhere steady to come back to. For residents with a learning disability or who are autistic, the environment itself is part of the support. Noise, lighting, how predictable the day is and whether there is somewhere quiet to go all matter. We also learn how each person communicates, including those who use little or no speech. With dementia, familiar faces and a steady rhythm do most of the work, and we treat distress as something with a cause. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to talk around that. We know which areas were raised, work is in hand, and we would rather discuss it openly with anyone considering The Shrubbery. Please visit and ask us directly what has changed.
Care provided at The Shrubbery
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 December 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Shrubbery
Where is The Shrubbery located?
The Shrubbery is a residential care home in Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9QL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Shrubbery provide?
The Shrubbery is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Shrubbery's CQC rating?
The Shrubbery is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 18 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Shrubbery provide dementia care?
Yes. The Shrubbery supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Shrubbery offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Shrubbery offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Shrubbery
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Shrubbery 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. The Shrubbery 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. The Shrubbery 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. The Shrubbery 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
The Shrubbery 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 The Shrubbery. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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