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Hollycroft Nursing HomeDudley

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Rated:Requires ImprovementNursing

Hollycroft Nursing Home

8-10 Red Hill, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1ND

01384394341

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

23 August 2021

Provider

Hollycroft Care Limited

Beds

37 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 60 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 40 are rated higher by CQC, 18 are the same and 2 are lower.

32 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

Requires ImprovementJul 2017
Requires ImprovementJan 2019
Requires ImprovementJun 2020
Requires ImprovementOct 2021

Rated Requires Improvement at every inspection since 2017.

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 Hollycroft Care 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.

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 Hollycroft Nursing Home

Hollycroft Nursing Home has been a familiar and trusted presence in Dudley for those looking for dedicated nursing care for their loved ones. Choosing a care home is never an easy decision, and the team at Hollycroft understands how much it matters to families that their relatives feel at home and well cared for. With a genuine commitment to the people who live there, Hollycroft aims to offer a warm and supportive environment where residents can feel comfortable and valued.

Hollycroft provides personal and nursing care for up to 37 people aged 65 and over, with 20 places dedicated to short-stay rehabilitation following hospital discharge. A physiotherapist and occupational therapist are available on weekdays to support residents' recovery. At inspection, 33 people were living at the home.

Staff are long-standing and familiar with residents, meeting their individual needs and preferences. People reported feeling safe, supported by effective safeguarding systems and person-centred risk assessments. Medicines are managed safely, and infection control measures comply with government guidance.

The registered manager is visible and engaged, involving residents, families and staff in care decisions. The provider has strengthened systems for monitoring records and maintaining oversight of the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 October 2021

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 37 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DY8 1ND

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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 1 October 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 August 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 2 June 2020: Requires improvement
CaringPublished 2 June 2020: Requires improvement
ResponsivePublished 2 June 2020: Requires improvement
Well-led: Good

Questions prompted by these ratings

Effective: How are staff training, nutrition and health outcomes checked now?
Caring: How do staff protect privacy, dignity and each person’s choices?
Responsive: How are care plans, activities and complaints adapted to each resident?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Hollycroft Nursing 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 Hollycroft 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 Hollycroft 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 Hollycroft 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