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Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home is a warm, intimate nursing home in the heart of Wednesbury, providing nursing, residential, and specialist dementia care to up to 30 people. As a converted home rather than a purpose-built block, Bartholamew Lodge has a genuinely domestic feel that larger, institutional competitors simply cannot replicate.
Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (May 2019), the home has a well-established reputation in Wednesbury and the wider Sandwell...
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home is a warm, intimate nursing home in the heart of Wednesbury, providing nursing, residential, and specialist dementia care to up to 30 people. As a converted home rather than a purpose-built block, Bartholamew Lodge has a genuinely domestic feel that larger, institutional competitors simply cannot replicate.
Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (May 2019), the home has a well-established reputation in Wednesbury and the wider Sandwell area for the quality of its clinical care and the warmth of its team. Bartholamew Lodge is part of the RDCP Care group, which provides strong governance, clinical oversight, and investment across the portfolio of homes.
With 22 of the 30 rooms offering private ensuite facilities, Bartholamew Lodge provides a level of personal privacy and dignity that many older converted homes cannot match. The small size of the home means every resident is known as an individual, care plans are genuinely personalised, and new residents settle in quickly because the home never feels overwhelming or anonymous.
For families in Wednesbury, Walsall, West Bromwich, and across the West Midlands who are looking for nursing or dementia care at a sensible cost, Bartholomew Lodge offers clinical quality and genuine warmth at fees significantly below those charged by the area's large, purpose-built competitors.
The team works closely with local GP surgeries and hospital discharge teams to ensure smooth, well-supported transitions into the home, and has particular expertise in supporting people in the later stages of dementia.
Care Provided by Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
contact the manager for further information about fee
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- RDCP Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Petty Mhlanga (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Visiting
- open visiting
Parking
- on site parking
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (18)
Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.499) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home has 18 reviews.
My Great Aunt was in the home for 3 years and enjoyed her time there doing activities and being part of the Barty family.
She was treated with respect and dignity at all times and I was kept informed...
My Great Aunt was in the home for 3 years and enjoyed her time there doing activities and being part of the Barty family.
She was treated with respect and dignity at all times and I was kept informed of any changes in her eating/health etc.
My Great Aunt and family were always treated with love and compassion during her stay and especially in her last few days.
I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a caring home.
It was truly a pleasure to care for your aunt, and she is greatly missed by both our staff and residents. She brought so much warmth and character to our home, and we feel privileged to have...
Thank you so much for your kind review and for taking the time to share your family's experience with us.It was truly a pleasure to care for your aunt, and she is greatly missed by both our staff and residents. She brought so much warmth and character to our home, and we feel privileged to have been part of her journey.
We will continue to care for and water her plant as a special tribute to her memory, and it will always remind us of the wonderful times we shared with her.
Thank you also for your support and for taking the time to attend the activities and events organised within the home. Your involvement meant a great deal to both your aunt and our team.
We couldn't have asked for a more supportive family, and we are grateful for the trust you placed in us. We wish you and your family all the very best.
I can honestly say this home is excellent.
All the staff are friendly,what they deliver is genuine care, compassion and dignity.
There is daily interaction, so they dont...
I can honestly say this home is excellent.
All the staff are friendly,what they deliver is genuine care, compassion and dignity.
There is daily interaction, so they dont just have to sit in the chair all day doing nothing. Home cooked food on a daily basis and the home smells fresh unlike others. My mom only got to stay here for a short time before she passed but said she was happy here.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a privilege to care for your mum during her stay with us. Although her time here was short, we were delighted to get to know her and support her during that period. Your lovely feedback means a great deal to our team, and we are grateful that you took the time to share your experience. We wish you and your family all the very best.
This is a lovely care home. Staff and management are always friendly, helpful and approachable. They keep me informed of anything happening with my mom. I have never had any issues with my moms care and I would recommend this home to anyone needing a place for themselves or family.
This is a lovely care home. Staff and management are always friendly, helpful and approachable. They keep me informed of anything happening with my mom. I have never had any issues with my moms care and I would recommend this home to anyone needing a place for themselves or family.
Service for my mom is lovely, my mom is so happy since moving into the care home.
I love visiting my mom & feel so happy
I would definely recommed this care home to my friends & family.
Service for my mom is lovely, my mom is so happy since moving into the care home.
I love visiting my mom & feel so happy
I would definely recommed this care home to my friends & family.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind review. We truly appreciate your feedback. It is a privilege for us to be looking after your mum in our care and we are committed to ensuring she receives the best possible care, support , and comfort each day. Your words mean a great deal to our team , and we will continue to do our very best to support her and your family.
All staff are very polite and they do whatever needs to be done and more. There is always someone around if you need to ask anything or do anything for you. Always offer you a drink and take time to chat to you.
All staff are very polite and they do whatever needs to be done and more. There is always someone around if you need to ask anything or do anything for you. Always offer you a drink and take time to chat to you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.Were truly delighted to hear that youre happy with the care and support your loved one is receiving. It means a great deal to our whole team to know that the warmth and dedication of our staff are being felt...
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.Were truly delighted to hear that youre happy with the care and support your loved one is receiving. It means a great deal to our whole team to know that the warmth and dedication of our staff are being felt and appreciated by both our residents and their families.Its a privilege to be entrusted with the care of your loved one, and were so pleased to be part of their journey. Your feedback is incredibly encouraging and reminds us why we do what we do every day.Please dont hesitate to reach out if theres ever anything we can do were always here to help and support.
She was treated with dignity, compassion and kindness from the moment she arrived until she passed away.
The staff showed immense patience and showed a genuine interest in her.
When she passed the staff showed dignity and respect and...
She was treated with dignity, compassion and kindness from the moment she arrived until she passed away.
The staff showed immense patience and showed a genuine interest in her.
When she passed the staff showed dignity and respect and treated her with the kindness she deserved.
We will be forever grateful to them during this difficult time.
We whole heartedly recommend Bartholamew Lodge to any family who are looking for a caring, respectful environment.
The staff and their manager are a credit to the health care profession and Bartholamew. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The manager will go above and beyond to help you and your relative and reassure you that they are safe and cared for.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It was truly a privilege to care for your mum, and we feel honoured to have been part of her journey.Our team genuinely enjoyed getting to know her, and we will always cherish the moments we shared with both her...
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It was truly a privilege to care for your mum, and we feel honoured to have been part of her journey.Our team genuinely enjoyed getting to know her, and we will always cherish the moments we shared with both her and yourselves. The strong connection we built with you made it feel as though we had known you for much longer, and the open, heartfelt communication between us made all the difference.
Staff are lovely, food good, clean + tidy rooms
Easy for them to fit in here.
Staff are lovely, food good, clean + tidy rooms
Easy for them to fit in here.
Very friendly and caring. do all they can for my mother very well care for.
Very friendly and caring. do all they can for my mother very well care for.
The level of care is excellent from every single staff member we have been very happy with every aspect of his care and cannot thank the manager and the team enough for not only...
The level of care is excellent from every single staff member we have been very happy with every aspect of his care and cannot thank the manager and the team enough for not only looking after my uncle but also showing the same values to my Aunt who visited her husband every day they truly are wonderful at Bartholamew Lodge
Thank you so very much for all your hard work and diligence you're a credit to the care profession
Thank you so much. We aim to ensure quality care is rendered to our seevice users and we are glad you had a good experience while your uncle was in our care. We will miss you.
The level of care that my nan's received whilst here was nothing short of amazing, they were respectful from the day she entered and continued to be even after my nan died whilst there. Her dignity and care were always a top priority for every member of staff there and this also extended to family...
The level of care that my nan's received whilst here was nothing short of amazing, they were respectful from the day she entered and continued to be even after my nan died whilst there. Her dignity and care were always a top priority for every member of staff there and this also extended to family members who were visiting, staff knew us all by name and made sure our needs were also met whilst there, even offering hugs and emotional support whilst I felt overwhelmed. I truly cannot thank the outstanding staff and their care and compassion enough, they really are a superb team who deserve great recognition for the level of care that is shown at all times to the entire family and not just the patients in their care, it really does take a special person to work in a care home and Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home showcased this every day. Thank you to you all.
I only visited twice as I was disturbed by seeing my mother in palliative care but the staff were kind and understanding. The staff were caring and it showed which is very good for pre-grieving family.
I only visited twice as I was disturbed by seeing my mother in palliative care but the staff were kind and understanding. The staff were caring and it showed which is very good for pre-grieving family.
All the staff were extremely kind, pleasant and helpful. You were made to feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The home itself was clean and fresh, nice, bright and airy. Mom-in-law was clean and dressed and taken out of her room and included in activities. She seemed to be well taken...
All the staff were extremely kind, pleasant and helpful. You were made to feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The home itself was clean and fresh, nice, bright and airy. Mom-in-law was clean and dressed and taken out of her room and included in activities. She seemed to be well taken care of. The thing that stood out the most was the staff seemed happy and this goes a long way to make it a good place to work in and live in.
The care given by management and all staff is second to none. The devotion, patience and resilience towards service users is clearly apparent. The atmosphere is warm and happy.
The care given by management and all staff is second to none. The devotion, patience and resilience towards service users is clearly apparent. The atmosphere is warm and happy.
Overall, a happy place.
Overall, a happy place.
My aunty has been a resident at Bartholomew Lodge now for one year. As a nurse of nineteen years and a Deputy Manager in a care home myself I am more than happy with the care provided to my aunt. She is always clean and well presented. She loves the food and all of the staff are very friendly and...
My aunty has been a resident at Bartholomew Lodge now for one year. As a nurse of nineteen years and a Deputy Manager in a care home myself I am more than happy with the care provided to my aunt. She is always clean and well presented. She loves the food and all of the staff are very friendly and kind towards her. Whenever there has been a problem this has been actioned swiftly. The building (although run down a little) is always clean, warm and smells nice. Do not let first appearances put you off placing your loved one into Bartholomew Lodge as the love and care they demonstrate towards their residents is lovely to see.
Thank you for the review. As a home, we really appreciate. We will always ensure safety and comfort for our service users. We also appreciate that you always inform us if not satisfied with any care given.
This home has given my uncle a life again; he is able to sit out in a chair, which he was unable to do previously, and all of his needs are met. Whenever I visit, he is content, clean and always...
This home has given my uncle a life again; he is able to sit out in a chair, which he was unable to do previously, and all of his needs are met. Whenever I visit, he is content, clean and always looks smart.
The staff are all friendly and make you feel welcome; the manager and nurses are approachable, and you can talk to them at any time.
The activities coordinator provides person-centred activities for all.
The building itself is always very clean and has a homely feel.
I would recommend Bartholamew Lodge to anyone seeking care for a loved one.
Thank you all!
Hi, thank you for the time to complete this lovely review. I am very glad to hear that you are happy with the care received by your uncle. I will share your good words with the rest of our team too.
Friendly and caring staff, clean in all areas.
Friendly and caring staff, clean in all areas.
Thank you for your review. We always aim to provide a good standard of care and thank you for working with us to look after your loved one.
Friendly, approachable staff. They made Mom very welcome. Nursing care is good, and Mom's needs have been met. Overall, she seems very happy.
Friendly, approachable staff. They made Mom very welcome. Nursing care is good, and Mom's needs have been met. Overall, she seems very happy.
Thank you for your time to complete a review. Glad to hear that your mum is happy with the care she receives at the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 June 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (2) & Events (0)
- 21 Aug 2026
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- 18 Aug 2026
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

I have been a qualified nurse for 26 years and have built my career across a range of roles, including Nurse, Deputy Manager, and Manager. Over this...
I have been a qualified nurse for 26 years and have built my career across a range of roles, including Nurse, Deputy Manager, and Manager. Over this time, I’ve developed a strong understanding of both clinical care and team leadership. I’ve been with the company for the past five years, starting as a nurse and progressing into my current leadership role.
I chose to work in care because of my genuine passion for supporting older people. I find it incredibly rewarding to build meaningful relationships, understand each person’s story, and make a positive difference in their day—no matter how small. Whether it’s offering comfort, encouraging independence, or simply being there to listen, I’m committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
My key strengths include leadership and team development, delivering high-quality care, and maintaining safe and effective clinical practices. I also focus on clear communication, supporting staff through training and mentoring, and creating a positive and motivated team environment.
My approach is centred on openness, inclusion, and support. I encourage honest communication with residents and families, ensuring their views are heard and reflected in the care we provide. I also prioritise staff wellbeing, maintaining an open-door approach and supporting ongoing development so the team feels confident, valued, and able to deliver the best care possible.
Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures, which helps me stay open-minded and appreciate diversity. I also value spending quality time with my family, as maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important to me.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home
How much does Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home cost?
The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,060 for residential care, from £1,060 for residential dementia care, from £1,060 for nursing care and from £1,060 for nursing dementia care. Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
What types of Care is Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bartholamew Lodge Nursing Home to the centre of Wednesbury?
0.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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