England

Hopwood CourtWorcestershire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Hopwood Court

Birmingham Road, Hopwood, Alvechurch, Birmingham, West Midlands, B48 7AQ

01214454743

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 August 2021

Provider

Mr & Mrs J W Roach

Beds

23 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 54 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 44 are the same and 8 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 24 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodMar 2019
GoodSept 2021

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 Mr & Mrs J W Roach 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 Hopwood Court

Hopwood Court is a residential care home in Worcestershire, providing personal and nursing care for older people aged 65 and over. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal and nursing care to up to 23 people aged 65 and over in one adapted building. People feel safe and supported by staff, who recognise different types of abuse and understand how to report concerns. The registered manager demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and how to protect residents from harm.

Potential risks to people's health and wellbeing have been identified and are managed safely, with residents and their relatives involved in decisions about reducing care-related risks.

Sufficient staff are on duty to keep people safe and meet their needs. Medicines are managed and stored securely, and safe infection control practices are in place. People's care needs are assessed and regularly reviewed with the person and their relatives where appropriate.

Staff receive training and support to deliver care in line with best practice.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 September 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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.

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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: 23 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · B48 7AQ

Registered care categories

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

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 18 September 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 August 2021.

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

Read Hopwood Court'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 Hopwood Court, 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 Hopwood Court, 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 Hopwood Court'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