High Lodge Care Home

Off Roman Road, Iverley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6PP

01384390561

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 February 2018

Provider

High Lodge Care Services Limited

Beds

29 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 48 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 35 are the same and 13 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodMar 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home High Lodge Care Services Limited runs in England.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 High Lodge Care Home

High Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Staffordshire, providing personal care and support to older people, including some living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

High Lodge accommodates 29 people across one building on two floors, with 21 people using the service at the time of inspection. The home includes two communal lounges, a dining area and accessible garden. Some residents have dementia and receive personal care support within the home.

The service continues to maintain a good rating. There is a registered manager in place, and inspectors found no evidence of risks or concerns during their visit. The home's standards of care and facilities remain consistent with previous assessments.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 March 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 29 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DY7 6PP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 17 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 February 2018.

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

Read High Lodge 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 High Lodge Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit High Lodge Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund High Lodge 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