Holmwood Care Centre Care Home Kidderminster
3.9•Nursing home
Address: 30 Chaddesley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3DJ
🏡 Accommodation & Facilities
Holmwood Care Centre in Kidderminster is a purpose-built nursing home for up to 60 residents, set in a peaceful location with comfortable communal lounges, bright dining areas, and gardens for outdoor time. Care Choices+3Care Quality Commission+3Aria Care+3 Rooms are described as being spacious with personalisation encouraged and features such as a vintage café and sensory garden for residents’ enjoyment. Aria Care
🩺 Care Services Offered
The home provides nursing care, residential care, dementia-capable support, and respite stays for older adults and adults with relevant needs (physical disabilities, sensory impairments). Care Quality Commission+1
✅ Inspection & Oversight
The latest full inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published 17 March 2025 rated Holmwood Care Centre overall as “Good”. Care Quality Commission+1 Domain ratings:
- Safe: Good Care Quality Commission
- Effective: Good Care Quality Commission
- Caring: Requires Improvement Care Quality Commission
- Responsive: Good Care Quality Commission
- Well-led: Good Care Quality Commission
🌟 Resident & Family Feedback
Reviews from families highlight the warm atmosphere, the staff’s kindness and the garden and café facilities:
“Mum has been at Holmwood for over 12 months. She’s settled in very well … tells me often how lovely the staff are.” TrustedCare
The overall review score on independent sites is strong (around 9.1/10 based on recent reviews) indicating high satisfaction. Carehome
🎨 Lifestyle & Activities
Holmwood promotes a meaningful activities-programme, tailored to resident interests: from creative sessions, outings, social events to sensory activities in the garden. Aria Care+1 The café and communal lounge spaces allow socialising, and the smaller size supports personal attention.
📍 Location & Access
Located on Chaddesley Road in Kidderminster, the home is in a well-connected area, with nearby bus routes and Kidderminster train station within walking distance (approx. 10-minute walk). Aria Care Family and friends should find visits convenient.
📝 Summary
Holmwood Care Centre offers a strong option for nursing, residential and dementia-capable care in Kidderminster. Its “Good” CQC rating (with one domain needing improvement) provides assurance, and the facilities, location and positive feedback are solid. Prospective residents and families should visit, review how the home addresses the “Caring” domain improvement area, check personalised care plans and observe current rooms, staffing levels and the lifestyle programme.
