Home care · Dudley
Mental health care at home in Halesowen
Mental health care is offered by 105 of the 162 home care agencies covering Halesowen, operated by 104 separate providers. Phemacare Ltd runs the most, with 2. Of the 59 CQC has rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 41 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 15 registered since October 2024. Most recently, 2M Health & Home Care Services Ltd - Birmingham was rated Good on 25 August 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Rating changes in Dudley are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 44 of the 59 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 15 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 46 are not rated yet.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 92.
- You can ask Dudley council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Mental health care at home in Halesowen", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 105CQC-registered agencies
- 75%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 92offer dementia support
- 14inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of mental health care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 162
- Elderly care · 155
- Care for adults under 65 · 149
- Physical disability care · 134
- Dementia care · 124
- Mental health care · 105
- Learning disability care · 87
- Sensory impairment care · 87
- Supported living · 70
- Children's care · 28
- Eating disorder support · 24
- Substance misuse support · 18
All agencies covering Halesowen with a CQC registration for mental health care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Mental health care in Halesowen: what the data shows
65% of Halesowen's agencies (105 of 162) hold a CQC registration for mental health care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 75%, 2 points below the town-wide 77% and below the 88% for mental health care across England.
The highest rated agencies for mental health care are Monarch Home Care Services, Precious Homes Black Country Community Services and Isabella’s Home Ltd. Ratings run from March 2018 to August 2026, and 14 are from the last two years. 8 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Halesowen. 46 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Dudley, 67% of agencies are registered for mental health care, against 65% here.
Typical prices in the West Midlands: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About mental health care
Mental health care supports people living with conditions such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dementia-related psychosis. It focuses on stability, recovery, medication support and working with community mental health teams.
What to ask about mental health care
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Dudley: mental health care.
Mental health care around Halesowen
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen | – | 105 | 44 |
| Rowley Regis | 2.7 mi | 127 | 53 |
| Oldbury | 3.1 mi | 170 | 69 |
| Brierley Hill | 3.1 mi | 67 | 28 |
| Stourbridge | 3.6 mi | 45 | 20 |
| Dudley | 3.7 mi | 120 | 49 |
| Hagley | 4.2 mi | 26 | 11 |
Council support
Dudley
A care needs assessment from Dudley council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
Asking Dudley for an assessment, and how payment and direct payments work
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Free care cost report for Halesowen
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Mental health care in Halesowen: your questions answered
Who offers mental health care at home in Halesowen?
Of the 162 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Halesowen, 105 list mental health care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Monarch Home Care Services, Precious Homes Black Country Community Services and Isabella’s Home Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Halesowen have?
Of the 59 that have been rated, 44 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 2 of them Outstanding, and 15 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 46 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Halesowen?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Dudley council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Dudley council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Dudley council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Halesowen?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 14 of the 105 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 45 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Halesowen compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Rowley Regis (2.7 miles): 127, 53 rated Good or Outstanding; Oldbury (3.1 miles): 170, 69 rated Good or Outstanding; Brierley Hill (3.1 miles): 67, 28 rated Good or Outstanding. Halesowen itself has 105, 44 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Halesowen
- Mental health care in Rowley Regis 2.7 mi
- Mental health care in Oldbury 3.1 mi
- Mental health care in Brierley Hill 3.1 mi
- Mental health care in Stourbridge 3.6 mi
- Mental health care in Dudley 3.7 mi
- Mental health care in Hagley 4.2 mi
- Mental health care in Smethwick 4.4 mi
- Mental health care in Kingswinford 5.2 mi
Other help in Halesowen
- Care homes in Halesowen (12)
- This area also takes in Cradley Heath, Old Hill
- The council care needs assessment
- How to read a CQC rating
- Who pays for care at home, and how
- How to choose a home care agency
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.