Home care · Sandwell
Mental health care at home in Smethwick
Of the 267 home care agencies covering Smethwick, 187 offer mental health care; 182 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is NDH Care Ltd (2). CQC has rated 111 of them, and 71% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for mental health care across England. Outstanding: 2. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 78 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 19 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Baobab Care UK Limited: Inadequate, on 7 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in Sandwell, checked daily.
- You can ask Sandwell council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 158 list dementia as a specialism.
- CQC rates 79 of the 111 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 32 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 76 are not rated yet.
To cite: "Mental health care at home in Smethwick", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 187agencies registered with CQC
- 71%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 158offer dementia support
- 21inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering mental health care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 267
- Elderly care · 251
- Care for adults under 65 · 243
- Physical disability care · 211
- Dementia care · 199
- Mental health care · 187
- Learning disability care · 157
- Sensory impairment care · 153
- Supported living · 141
- Children's care · 56
- Eating disorder support · 39
- Substance misuse support · 33
The full list for mental health care covering Smethwick: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Mental health care in Smethwick: ratings, size and cost
70% of Smethwick's agencies (187 of 267) hold a CQC registration for mental health care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 71%, 3 points below the town-wide 74% and below the 88% for mental health care across England.
The highest rated agencies for mental health care are Your Support, 2M Health & Home Care Services Ltd - Birmingham and Cornerstone Professional Care Ltd. 21 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2017. Newest: October 2026. Within 2 miles of Smethwick centre: 31 offices. 76 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Share registered for mental health care: 70% here, 67% across Sandwell.
In the West Midlands, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Mental health care: what it means
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.
Questions worth asking about mental health care
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Sandwell as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smethwick | – | 187 | 79 |
| Oldbury | 1.5 mi | 170 | 69 |
| Rowley Regis | 3.1 mi | 127 | 53 |
| West Bromwich | 3.1 mi | 158 | 72 |
| Birmingham | 3.6 mi | 212 | 98 |
| Halesowen | 4.4 mi | 105 | 44 |
| Tipton | 4.5 mi | 173 | 74 |
Council support
Sandwell
A care needs assessment from Sandwell council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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Free care cost report for Smethwick
- 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 Smethwick: your questions answered
Who offers mental health care at home in Smethwick?
Of the 267 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Smethwick, 187 list mental health care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Your Support, 2M Health & Home Care Services Ltd - Birmingham and Cornerstone Professional Care Ltd.
Are home care agencies in Smethwick well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 79 (71%) of the 111 rated, 2 of them Outstanding, and 32 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 76 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Smethwick?
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 I get help from Sandwell council with the cost of 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 should I compare agencies in Smethwick?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 21 of the 187 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 90 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Smethwick for mental health care?
Counting mental health care: Smethwick 187 (79 Good or Outstanding); Oldbury (1.5 miles): 170, 69 rated Good or Outstanding; Rowley Regis (3.1 miles): 127, 53 rated Good or Outstanding; West Bromwich (3.1 miles): 158, 72 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Smethwick
- Mental health care in Oldbury 1.5 mi
- Mental health care in Rowley Regis 3.1 mi
- Mental health care in West Bromwich 3.1 mi
- Mental health care in Birmingham 3.6 mi
- Mental health care in Halesowen 4.4 mi
- Mental health care in Tipton 4.5 mi
- Mental health care in Wednesbury 4.8 mi
- Mental health care in Dudley 5.0 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.