Kathleen House

59-61 Addison Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3RR

0138470187

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 March 2019

Provider

Alphonsus Services Limited

Beds

15 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMay 2016
Requires ImprovementJun 2017
GoodMay 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Alphonsus Services Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 6 rated Good.

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 Kathleen House

Kathleen House is a residential care home in Dudley, providing long-term and respite care. The findings below set out what the CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

Kathleen House accommodates up to 15 people with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, and dementia, offering both long-term and respite care. During the inspection, people appeared comfortable and relaxed with staff, and their relatives confirmed they felt safe. Staff demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures and risk minimisation strategies.

The care team provided person-centred support tailored to individual needs, with inspectors observing staff showing genuine care and interest in the people they supported.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 May 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning 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.

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 · DY5 3RR

Registered care categories

Dementia; Learning 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 2 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 March 2019.

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

Read Kathleen House'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 Kathleen House, 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 Kathleen House, 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 Kathleen House'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