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Care for adults under 65 at home in Wednesbury
212 of the 228 home care agencies covering Wednesbury offer care for adults under 65, from 200 providers. GreenSquareAccord Limited has the most, at 4. CQC has rated 106 of them, and 79% are Good or Outstanding, against 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. 2 are Outstanding. We estimate typical fees here at about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 59 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 30 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was One World Care, rated Good on 6 October 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Latest CQC rating changes in Sandwell, checked daily.
- You can ask Sandwell council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 106 rated agencies, 84 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 22 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 106 are not rated yet.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 168.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Wednesbury", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 212agencies registered with CQC
- 79%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 168list dementia as a specialism
- 32inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Wednesbury
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 228
- Elderly care · 213
- Care for adults under 65 · 212
- Physical disability care · 183
- Dementia care · 175
- Mental health care · 149
- Sensory impairment care · 131
- Learning disability care · 123
- Supported living · 98
- Children's care · 50
- Eating disorder support · 29
- Substance misuse support · 27
Every agency covering Wednesbury registered with CQC for care for adults under 65, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
How care for adults under 65 in Wednesbury compares
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 212 of the 228 agencies covering Wednesbury, or 93%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 79%, in line with the town-wide 79% and below the 88% for care for adults under 65 across England.
The highest rated agencies for care for adults under 65 are Homecare With Caring Angels Ltd, SentriCare and My Pillar Limited. 32 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2017 and the newest from October 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Wednesbury centre: 20. 106 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Here 93% of agencies list care for adults under 65, compared with 90% across Sandwell.
Live-in care in the West Midlands runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Questions to ask agencies about care for adults under 65
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. How to get assessed by Sandwell.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesbury | – | 212 | 84 |
| West Bromwich | 1.7 mi | 216 | 88 |
| Walsall | 2.3 mi | 142 | 63 |
| Tipton | 2.4 mi | 247 | 94 |
| Bilston | 2.5 mi | 260 | 104 |
| Willenhall | 2.9 mi | 206 | 79 |
| Coseley | 3.5 mi | 242 | 92 |
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Care for adults under 65 in Wednesbury: your questions answered
Which agencies in Wednesbury provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 212 of the 228 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Wednesbury list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Highly rated options include Homecare With Caring Angels Ltd, SentriCare and My Pillar Limited.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Wednesbury?
84 (79%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 106 with a rating (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 22. Not yet rated: 106. That is common for services registered recently.
What does home care cost in Wednesbury?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Does Sandwell council fund home care?
It may. Sandwell council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Sandwell council.
How do I choose between agencies in Wednesbury?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 32 of 212 were inspected or rated within the last two years; 74 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more care for adults under 65 in towns near Wednesbury?
In Wednesbury there are 212, 84 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are West Bromwich (1.7 miles): 216, 88 rated Good or Outstanding; Walsall (2.3 miles): 142, 63 rated Good or Outstanding; Tipton (2.4 miles): 247, 94 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care for adults under 65 around Wednesbury
- Care for adults under 65 in West Bromwich 1.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Walsall 2.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Tipton 2.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bilston 2.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Willenhall 2.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Coseley 3.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bloxwich 4.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Rowley Regis 4.5 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.