Forster House

Forster House is a residential care home in Smethwick, in the Sandwell council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Hickam Healthcare, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2022.

At its latest inspection, published August 2024, the CQC rated Forster House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Forster House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Sandwell with a fee on record typically charge about £1,323 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 91 registered care homes in Sandwell. The nearest to Forster House include 68 West Park Road, Karam Court Care Home and Chance Drive. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.