Agnes House
79 Newbury Lane, Oldbury, B69 1HE
Residential care home · 5 beds · Alphonsus Care Services

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,323
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- October 2024
- Beds
- 5
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £68,783 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,646 a week
The typical live-in carer near Sandwell, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £273 a week less, £14,183 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,291 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Agnes House
Agnes House is a residential care home in Oldbury, in the Sandwell council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Alphonsus Care Services, which operates 9 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2012.
At its latest inspection, published October 2024, the CQC rated Agnes House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Agnes House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Sandwell with a fee on record typically charge about £1,323 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 91 registered care homes in Sandwell. The nearest to Agnes House include Agnes House 81, Newbury Manor Limited and Portway House Care Home Limited, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Charnat Care Limited
- Brand
- Alphonsus Care Services
- Registered with CQC
- April 2012
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (October 2024)
- Council area
- Sandwell
- Town
- Oldbury
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found safe, kind and responsive care, but weaknesses in training, the building and management.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Agnes House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Sandwell typically charge about £1,323 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Agnes House
How much does Agnes House cost?
Agnes House has not published its fees. Care homes in Sandwell typically charge about £1,323 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Agnes House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Agnes House Requires improvement in October 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Agnes House provide nursing care?
No. Agnes House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Agnes House offer dementia care?
Agnes House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Sandwell listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Agnes House have?
Agnes House is registered for up to 5 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Sandwell
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £950 to £1,190 a week. 87 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Oldbury
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