Dovedale Court
Dovedale Court is a nursing home in Wednesbury, Sandwell (WS10 7PZ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
New provider since September 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.
About Dovedale Court
Dovedale Court is a nursing home in Wednesbury, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults across Sandwell, including many people living with dementia. We will deal with the rating first, because you will find it anyway. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to talk around it. The inspection identified things that were not good enough, we accept the findings rather than dispute them, and we are working through what was raised. Anybody considering the home should ask us directly what was found and what has changed since, and expect a straight account rather than a reassuring one. The work itself continues as it must. Qualified nurses are on site at all hours, which is what allows people with complex health needs to live here rather than being moved repeatedly between home and hospital. Medication, wound care, attention to nutrition, pain and skin, and catching deterioration early are the substance of our days. For people living with dementia we work on continuity and calm, because familiar faces and an unhurried pace settle distress in a way that explanation never does. And a serious health condition does not remove anybody's right to decide when they get up or who comes into their room. Come and see the home at a busy time of day, speak to residents, relatives and the nurses on duty, and judge the place as it is now.
Care provided at Dovedale Court
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 76 residents
- Last CQC inspection: 13 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Dovedale Court compares in Sandwell
Measured against the 98 care homes registered in Sandwell. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 76 places. Larger than 91 of the 98 homes. The local average is 25 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 57 of the 98 homes (58%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Sandwell the figure is 58%.
- Latest report
- 13 November 2019. 45 of the 98 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 98 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 98 homes, 39 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Sandwell.
The local picture: Sandwell
What the numbers say about care for older people in Sandwell.
What care costs in Sandwell, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £892 | £1,219 to £1,579 (West Midlands figure, because too few Sandwell homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398.) |
| Nursing care | £968 | £1,460 to £1,936 (West Midlands figure, because too few Sandwell homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,375 to £1,681 (West Midlands figure, because too few Sandwell homes publish this price. 23 homes. Median £1,484.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Sandwell homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
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.
- People aged 75 and over: 24,300. Rising to 26,600 by 2035, up 10%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,500. Rising to 7,600 by 2035, up 17%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,200. Rising to 3,700 by 2035, up 13%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 10 changed owner, covering 476 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Sandwell: 88%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Who pays, across Sandwell (estimate): 48% council, 20% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 4.2 miles: 42-43, Wellington Road, Dudley, West Midlands. Application for a 33 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 28 May 2025. Approved with conditions 24 April 2026.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Dovedale Court
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 September 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- HC-One No.5 Limited, which runs 73 adult social care services in England. 17 of the 19 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Nearest GP surgery
- The Spires Health Centre, 0.2 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Walsall Manor Hospital, Walsall, 2.3 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Darlaston Station, 1.5 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Dovedale Court
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Walsall Manor Hospital, Walsall, 2.3 miles away
It is about 2.3 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Darlaston Station, 1.5 miles away
- Bescot Stadium Station, 1.7 miles away
- Willenhall Station, 2.2 miles away
Around Dovedale Court
- H: Dovedale Court
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Dovedale Court
Where is Dovedale Court located?
Dovedale Court is a nursing home in Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 7PZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Dovedale Court provide?
Dovedale Court is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Dovedale Court's CQC rating?
Dovedale Court is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 13 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Dovedale Court provide dementia care?
Yes. Dovedale Court supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does Dovedale Court have?
Dovedale Court is registered for up to 76 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Dovedale Court
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Dovedale Court 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?
Yes. Yes. Dovedale Court is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
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. Dovedale Court 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
Dovedale Court 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
- Nursing care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Dovedale Court. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Dovedale Court
Nursing Care at Dovedale Court
Seventy six places make Dovedale Court larger than 91 of the 98 homes in Sandwell, where the average is 25. Qualified nurses are on site at all hours, which the home says is what allows people with complex health needs to live there rather than move between home and hospital. Medication, wound care, attention to nutrition, pain and skin, and catching deterioration early are described as the substance of its days. West Midlands fees commonly run from £1100 to £1400 a week, while Sandwell usually pays about £820 to £1000. NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes roughly £235 a week towards the nursing element where a resident qualifies. Walsall Manor Hospital is 2.3 miles away, so ask who decides when a transfer is necessary.
Dementia Care at Dovedale Court
Fifty seven of the 98 homes in Sandwell are rated Good or Outstanding, a figure of 58 per cent across the borough. Dementia care is on this home's registration, and it says it works on continuity and calm. Familiar faces and an unhurried pace settle distress in a way explanation never does, by its account. In a house of 76 places that continuity depends entirely on how staffing is arranged, so it is worth probing. Ask how distress is handled and whether any part of the building is secured. Ask how the plan changes as dementia advances and who reviews it.
Older Person Care at Dovedale Court
The overall rating on file is requires improvement, from an inspection on 13 November 2019, and 45 of the 98 homes nearby have reported since. A new registration took effect on 1 September 2026, so that rating may relate to a previous provider and should not be credited to this one. Dovedale Court is registered for older person care with nursing, so help with washing, dressing, meals and medication goes alongside clinical work. The home says it accepts the inspection findings rather than disputing them and is working through what was raised. Ask how many nurses and carers are on duty overnight in a house of 76. Ask directly what inspectors found and what has changed, which the home says it will answer straight.
Younger Adults at Dovedale Court
The Spires Health Centre is 0.2 miles away and a pharmacy 0.3, with Darlaston station 1.5 miles off. Younger adults are on this home's registration, though in 76 nursing places most residents will be older. A person under 65 generally wants different hours, company and activity. Ask who of that age lives there and what is arranged for them.
Explore more
More nursing homes in Wednesbury
Browse all nursing homes in Wednesbury.