Doddington Lodge
Doddington, Hopton Wafers, Kidderminster, DY14 0HJ
Residential care home · 28 beds · Doddington Care
- Weekly fee
- £1,200 to £1,500
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2021
- Beds
- 28
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £62,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,400 a week
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Shropshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £150 a week less, £7,800 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,045 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 Doddington Lodge
Doddington Lodge is a residential care home in Kidderminster, in the Shropshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 28 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Doddington Care. The home has been registered since September 2019.
At its latest inspection, published April 2021, the CQC rated Doddington Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Doddington Lodge has told us it charges £1,200 to £1,500 a week for residential dementia care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £62,400 a year. It is about 60% above the typical residential fee in Shropshire of £750 a week.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Doddington Care Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- September 2019
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2021)
- Council area
- Shropshire
- Town
- Kidderminster
- Safe?
- Requires improvement
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Doddington Lodge was inspected but not rated; inspectors found effective infection control during a targeted COVID-19 visit.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential dementia care | £1,200 to £1,500 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “the average range is between £1200 - £1500 per week for Dementia residential care” | Reported by the home “the average range is between £1200 - £1500 per week for Dementia residential care” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Shropshire, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Doddington Lodge
How much does Doddington Lodge cost?
Doddington Lodge charges £1,200 to £1,500 a week for residential dementia care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Doddington Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Doddington Lodge Good in April 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Doddington Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Doddington Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Doddington Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Doddington Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Doddington Lodge have?
Doddington Lodge is registered for up to 28 residents.
57 live-in carers within about an hour of Shropshire
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 £960 to £1,230 a week. 52 can care for a couple. 9 years' experience on average.
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.