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The Shrubbery

33 Woodgreen Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9QL

Residential care home · 30 beds · Winchester Care

Street view · 2025
Street view · 2025 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,323
CQC rating
Requires improvement
December 2025
Beds
30
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Sandwell
£1,323a week

About £68,783 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,646 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a 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.

See live-in carers near Wednesbury
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sandwell

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 The Shrubbery

The Shrubbery is a residential care home in Wednesbury, in the Sandwell council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Winchester Care. The home has been registered since September 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated The Shrubbery 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.

The Shrubbery 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 The Shrubbery include Wood Green Nursing Home, Brunswick Mews and Brunswick House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Registration

Registered with CQC
September 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (December 2025)
Council area
Sandwell
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong COVID-19 infection controls but gaps in cleaning schedules.

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

The Shrubbery 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 The Shrubbery

How much does The Shrubbery cost?

The Shrubbery 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 The Shrubbery?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Shrubbery Requires improvement in December 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Shrubbery provide nursing care?

No. The Shrubbery is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Shrubbery offer dementia care?

Yes. The Shrubbery is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does The Shrubbery have?

The Shrubbery is registered for up to 30 residents.

Care at home

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.

“God doesn't make people like her anymore!”
Orkadi L., about Fernanda L.
“Knowing Mum was in Corina's care made an enormous difference to us and we knew she was in safe hands.”
Katherine J., about Sibonisiwe N.
See live-in carers near SandwellProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Wednesbury

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sandwell
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Brunswick Mews, Wednesbury

Brunswick Mews

Wednesbury, WS10 · 0.4 km · 3 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPriory Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Brunswick House, Wednesbury

Brunswick House

Wednesbury, WS10 · 0.4 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPriory Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,323 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week