Nursing homes in Sandwell
26 of the 91 care homes in Sandwell are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 15 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Sandwell typically cost £1,224 a week, about £63,648 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £952 to £1,326. That is about 7% less than the typical residential fee in Sandwell of £1,323. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Sandwell and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £63,648 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,448 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,093 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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Sandwell
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.
Lyndon Hall Nursing Home
Dovedale Court
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Limited
Bearwood Nursing Home
Bridgewood Mews
Newbury Manor Limited
Parkside Health Care Limited
Princess Lodge Limited
Richmond Court Nursing Home
Ryland View Care Home
Talbot Court
The Gables
Valley Court
Warrens Hall
Wood Green Nursing Home
Ash Lodge Care Home with Nursing
Cromwell House (West Bromwich)
Leabrook House Nursing Home
Portway House Care Home Limited
The Poplars Nursing Home
Veronica House
Waterside Care Home
Elizabeth Court
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.
Typical nursing homes fees in Sandwell
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 26 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,224
- Usually £952 to £1,326 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Sandwell cost?
Nursing homes in Sandwell typically charge £1,224 a week, usually between £952 and £1,326. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Sandwell?
26 of the 91 CQC-registered care homes in Sandwell are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Sandwell?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Sandwell?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Sandwell council for a needs assessment.