Choice Supported Living - West Midlands

Choice Supported Living - West Midlands is a home care agency based in Oldbury, in the Sandwell council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 9 miles of its Oldbury office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is part of Choice Care Group, which has 4 branches in England. The agency has been registered since October 2016.

At its latest inspection, published November 2019, the CQC rated Choice Supported Living - West Midlands Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Choice Supported Living - West Midlands has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Sandwell. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 83 registered home care agencies in Sandwell. Others working the same area include Home1st Ltd, Prudent Health Services Ltd and Rose of Sharon Care Services. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.