Lapal House

Lapal Lane South, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 0ES

01215030326

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 March 2019

Provider

Lapal House Limited

Beds

41 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 70 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 52 are the same and 17 are lower.

60 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

GoodDec 2015
GoodMar 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Lapal House 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 Lapal House

Lapal House is a 41-bed residential care home located on Lapal Lane South in Halesowen, within the Dudley area of West Midlands. The home provides care for older people, those living with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities. It is operated by Lapal House Limited and holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection carried out in March 2019.

The home's size allows for personalised care within a community setting, serving residents across the local area who require ongoing support with daily living, mobility, or cognitive needs. The combination of its specialisms reflects the range of care requirements it is equipped to address for its resident population.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Lapal 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 Lapal 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 Lapal 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