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Rated:GoodResidential

Avondale Residential Care Home

45 Norton Road, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2AH

01384442731

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 October 2019

Provider

Stoneleigh Care Homes Limited

Beds

15 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 53 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 35 are the same and 18 are lower.

38 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementApr 2016
GoodApr 2017
GoodDec 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Stoneleigh Care Homes Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Avondale Residential Care Home

Avondale Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Dudley, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

Avondale provides residential care for older people, including those living with dementia. The service is registered for 15 people and had 13 residents at the time of inspection.

Staff at the home are caring and compassionate, treating residents with dignity and respect. Care is person-centered and based on individual needs and preferences, with staff knowledgeable about residents' life histories and personal interests. The home listens to residents' concerns and uses feedback as opportunities for improvement.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 December 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

Practical details from the provider

All bedrooms are single rooms with private washing facilities; the provider says 10 of the 15 also have private toilets. A lift serves the first floor.
There are two communal lounges and a separate dining room.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DY8 2AH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 4 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 October 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Avondale Residential Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Avondale Residential Care Home, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Avondale Residential Care Home, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Avondale Residential Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees