Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Goldthorn Lodge

10 Needwood Close, Wolverhampton, WV2 4PP

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 12 January 2019

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Last inspected 17 December 2018

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 12 Jan 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

New Cross Hospital

62.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

2.8 mi

Nearest GP surgery

0.3 mi

11 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Supercare pharmacy

0.5 mi

6 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.2 mi

11 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Wolverhampton (2025–26)

£710

per week, residential

£942

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

234

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

13.7% of people in Wolverhampton are aged 65 or over

57.8

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Goldthorn Lodge Limited

3

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds12
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
Last inspected17 December 2018
Registered with CQC since28 January 2014
Registered managerChristopher Kyle Smith

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesMental health conditions

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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