Hollybush House Nursing Home

John Corbett Drive, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4HZ

01384442782

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

20 February 2019

Provider

Shaw Healthcare (Group) Limited

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 61 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 39 are the same and 22 are lower.

55 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

GoodApr 2016
GoodFeb 2019

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

Run by Shaw Healthcare (Group) Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 5 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Hollybush House Nursing Home

Hollybush House is a 24-bed nursing home located in Amblecote, Stourbridge, within the Dudley area of the West Midlands. Run by Shaw Healthcare, the home provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. It holds a Good CQC rating from its most recent inspection in February 2019.

As a nursing home, it offers medical care alongside residential support, making it suitable for residents requiring ongoing health management. The smaller size of the home may allow for more personalised attention compared to larger facilities. Its location in a suburban setting provides access to local amenities while remaining within the broader Stourbridge community.

The home's specialism in dementia care indicates trained staff experienced in supporting residents with cognitive conditions.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hollybush House Nursing 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 Hollybush House Nursing 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 Hollybush House Nursing 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