England

Rated:GoodResidential

The Hawthorns Aldridge

Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8UH

01922451882

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 November 2019

Provider

Avery Homes Nuneaton Limited

Beds

76 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 50 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 34 are the same and 14 are lower.

35 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

GoodApr 2017
GoodFeb 2020

Rated Good 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

Run by Avery Homes Nuneaton Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated 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.

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 The Hawthorns Aldridge

The Hawthorns Aldridge is a residential care home in Walsall, providing personal care for older people. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

The Hawthorns Aldridge is a purpose-built care home that accommodates up to 74 people, currently providing personal care to 52 elderly residents, including three on short-term respite breaks. People felt safe at the home, with staff demonstrating good knowledge of safeguarding processes and how to maintain safety. There was sufficient staffing to support people safely, though views on staffing levels were mixed among residents and staff members.

Care plans and risk assessments were kept up to date and regularly reviewed, and people received their medicines as prescribed. Residents were supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 February 2020

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has a rooftop garden.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 76 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WS9 8UH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 5 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 November 2019.

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

Read The Hawthorns Aldridge'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 The Hawthorns Aldridge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Hawthorns Aldridge, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Hawthorns Aldridge'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