Home care · Sandwell
Supported living in Oldbury
121 out of 245 home care agencies covering Oldbury are registered for supported living, run by 118 different providers. The largest is Creative Support Limited, with 2. 75% of the 65 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 90% for supported living across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 45 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 10 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 24 September 2026, Creative Support - Dudley & Sandwell Services was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- A care needs assessment from Sandwell council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Sandwell daily: see the latest changes.
- 49 of the 65 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, 16 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 56 not yet rated.
- For dementia support, 92 have it on their CQC registration.
To cite: "Supported living in Oldbury", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 121CQC-registered agencies
- 75%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 92are registered for dementia
- 14inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Supported living in Oldbury: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 245
- Elderly care · 233
- Care for adults under 65 · 225
- Physical disability care · 196
- Dementia care · 189
- Mental health care · 170
- Sensory impairment care · 143
- Learning disability care · 142
- Supported living · 121
- Children's care · 52
- Eating disorder support · 38
- Substance misuse support · 32
All agencies covering Oldbury with a CQC registration for supported living. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Supported living in Oldbury by the numbers
49% of Oldbury's agencies (121 of 245) hold a CQC registration for supported living. Of those rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 76% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 90% for supported living.
2M Health & Home Care Services Ltd - Birmingham, Monarch Home Care Services and Cornerstone Professional Care Ltd lead the list for supported living. Ratings run from October 2017 to September 2026, and 14 are from the last two years. 23 have an office within 2 miles of Oldbury centre. 56 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Sandwell, 46% of agencies are registered for supported living, against 49% here.
Visiting home care in the West Midlands typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
Where else nearby offers supported living
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury | – | 121 | 49 |
| Smethwick | 1.5 mi | 141 | 61 |
| Rowley Regis | 1.6 mi | 83 | 39 |
| Halesowen | 3.1 mi | 70 | 33 |
| West Bromwich | 3.3 mi | 114 | 52 |
| Dudley | 3.6 mi | 74 | 34 |
| Tipton | 3.6 mi | 115 | 52 |
Council support
Sandwell
Sandwell council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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- 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
Common questions about supported living in Oldbury
Who offers supported living at home in Oldbury?
Of the 245 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Oldbury, 121 list supported living as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include 2M Health & Home Care Services Ltd - Birmingham, Monarch Home Care Services and Cornerstone Professional Care Ltd.
How are home care agencies in Oldbury rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 65. Of those, 49 (75%) are Good or Outstanding, and 16 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 56 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Oldbury?
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. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Can Sandwell council help 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) Sandwell 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 Sandwell council.
How can I pick between agencies in Oldbury?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 14 of the 121 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 51 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about supported living in towns near Oldbury?
Oldbury has 121, with 49 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Smethwick (1.5 miles): 141, 61 rated Good or Outstanding; Rowley Regis (1.6 miles): 83, 39 rated Good or Outstanding; Halesowen (3.1 miles): 70, 33 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.