Care Homes in DY9
The DY9 postcode district has 15 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 346 beds, falling under Worcestershire council. 13 are rated Good. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in DY9
DY9 spans the Stourbridge area villages of Lye, Wollescote and Cradley in Worcestershire — a post-industrial district on the southern edge of the Black Country. Thirteen of the 15 homes carry a Good CQC rating, providing 346 beds across this moderately sized care market. Worcestershire County Council commissions placements here, and homes benefit from reasonable access to Russells Hall Hospital in neighbouring Dudley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DY9 postcode area?
There are 15 CQC-registered care homes in DY9, offering a combined 346 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DY9 have?
Of the 15 care homes in DY9: 0 are rated Outstanding; 13 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in DY9?
The Gables is among the highest-rated care homes in DY9, holding a CQC rating of Good with 61 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DY9 postcode?
The DY9 postcode area falls under Worcestershire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in DY9?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Worcestershire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data