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The Hunters Lodge Care CentreStaffordshire

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Rated:GoodNursing

The Hunters Lodge Care Centre

Hollybush Lane, Oaken, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 2AT

01902847575

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

24 January 2020

Provider

Interhaze Limited

Beds

90 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 36 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 20 are the same and 14 are lower.

24 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

InadequateJan 2015
GoodAug 2015
Requires ImprovementSept 2017
Requires ImprovementFeb 2019
GoodMar 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Interhaze Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 5 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 The Hunters Lodge Care Centre

The Hunters Lodge Care Centre is a nursing home in Staffordshire, made up of three separate units caring for people with a range of needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The Hunters Lodge Care Centre provides personal and nursing care for up to 90 people across three separately operated units. At the time of inspection, 67 people were living at the home. Terrace Unit supports people living with dementia, Kitwood Unit cares for those with dementia who require nursing support, and Pavilion Unit specialises in care for people with mental health conditions.

All three units support individuals with physical disabilities or nursing needs. Staff maintained people's safety by minimising risks and recognising signs of potential harm, demonstrating their understanding of safeguarding practices within the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 March 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists a passenger lift and gardens; pets may be allowed at the owner’s discretion.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 90 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WV8 2AT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; 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 19 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 January 2020.

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

Read The Hunters Lodge Care Centre'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 Hunters Lodge Care Centre, 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 The Hunters Lodge Care Centre, 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 The Hunters Lodge Care Centre'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