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Sedgley CourtStaffordshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Sedgley Court

Brick Kiln Way, Gospel End, Dudley, DY3 4BA

01384928404

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 March 2022

Provider

Ideal Carehomes Limited

Beds

66 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 76 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 45 are the same and 30 are lower.

42 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

GoodJun 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Ideal Carehomes Limited, which runs 11 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 10 Good.

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 Sedgley Court

Sedgley Court is a residential care home in Staffordshire, offering personal care for older people, including some living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Sedgley Court provides personal care for up to 66 older people, some living with dementia. At inspection, 27 residents were living in the home. The purpose-built facility spans three floors and features communal areas including a cinema, hairdresser, bar, and library, with en-suite bedrooms for residents.

Day shifts typically have nine staff members including deputy managers, a chef, and the registered manager, while night cover is provided by three staff with management on-call as needed.

Staff use an electronic system to record contact and support provided to residents, ensuring accurate documentation of care delivery.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 June 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 66 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DY3 4BA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; 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: Good.

Rating report published 22 June 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 March 2022.

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

Read Sedgley 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 Sedgley 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 Sedgley 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 Sedgley 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