Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Oak House

36 Oak Street, Dudley, DY2 9LJ

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 4 January 2020

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Last inspected 16 March 2021

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

Report published 2 Apr 2021

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?

Requires Improvement
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 August 2017

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Russells Hall Hospital

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

2.3 mi

Nearest GP surgery

J'adore Beauty & Aesthetic

0.5 mi

20 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Jhoots Pharmacy

0.5 mi

28 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.5 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 Dudley (2025–26)

£725

per week, residential

£984

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)

330

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

17.4% of people in Dudley are aged 65 or over

41.7

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.

Details

Number of beds4
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
Last inspected16 March 2021
Registered with CQC since15 September 2016
Registered managerNicola Sophie Worton

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaEating disordersLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

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

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