Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Brookdale Nursing Home

16 Blakebrook, Kidderminster, DY11 6AP

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 4 February 2020

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Last inspected 15 January 2020

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

Report published 4 Feb 2020

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 improved from Requires improvement

4 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Russells Hall Hospital

61.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

10 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Northumberland House Surgery

0.4 mi

6 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Cohens Chemist

0.4 mi

8 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.6 mi

5 within 2 mi

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

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Worcestershire (2025–26)

£911

per week, residential

£1,088

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)

100

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

20.2% of people in Worcestershire are aged 65 or over

49.9

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

Alder Meadow Limited

2

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

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

Details

Number of beds40
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
Last inspected15 January 2020
Registered with CQC since26 January 2011
Registered managerDonna Hales

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaPhysical disabilities

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

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