Ernest Bold Resource Centre
Residential care home · Bilston
Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, WV14 0LT
Run by City of Wolverhampton Council
- OutstandingCQC · May 2026
- 8.8Our score
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01902 553369
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 May 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ernest Bold Resource Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-118364220
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ernest Bold Resource Centre
Ernest Bold Resource Centre provides regulated overnight respite care for adults with a learning disability. The service is intended for people living in the City of Wolverhampton who have been assessed as eligible for care or support and who meet the stated age and diagnostic requirements.
It operates from an eight-bed, single-storey building designed around the needs of people with learning disabilities. Specialist equipment, aids and adaptations support independence, safety and wellbeing during a short break. Access is arranged through an allocated social worker, making the service relevant to adults and carers seeking planned overnight respite rather than permanent residential care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bilston
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Court Care HomeWolverhampton | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The ElmsBilston | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Glenthorne HouseBilston | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| East Park Court Residential Care HomeWolverhampton | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bradley Resource CentreBilston | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by City of Wolverhampton Council
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Resource CentreBilston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Duke Street BungalowsWolverhampton | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Eight-bed single-storey building
- Overnight respite care
- Specialist aids and adaptations
Ask about
- Access is arranged through an allocated social worker and requires an eligible assessment.
Suits: Wolverhampton adults needing overnight learning disability respite
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, WV14 0LT
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Questions families ask
Does Ernest Bold provide overnight respite care?
Yes. It is a regulated short break service providing overnight respite care for adults with a learning disability.
How is access to Ernest Bold arranged?
Access is arranged through an allocated social worker for eligible individuals living in the City of Wolverhampton.
From what age can people use Ernest Bold?
From age 17. Individuals must be aged 17 or over to access the service.
Who is eligible for Ernest Bold?
Individuals must have a diagnosed learning disability or autism spectrum condition and be assessed as eligible for care or support under the Care Act 2014.
What facilities does Ernest Bold provide?
The service is based in an eight-bed, single-storey building with specialist equipment, aids and adaptations supporting independence, safety and wellbeing.
How much does Ernest Bold Resource Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ernest Bold Resource Centre for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wolverhampton council paid on average £761 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.