Forster House
Residential care home · Smethwick
41 Forster Street, Smethwick, B67 7LX
Run by Hickam Healthcare Ltd
- GoodCQC · Aug 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds5
- Type of careResidential
- Phone07897 579892
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 27 August 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Forster House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-12656244943
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Forster House
Forster House is a residential care home in Smethwick (Sandwell), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 5 residents. It is run by Hickam Healthcare Ltd. The CQC register lists care for older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Smethwick
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CareTech Community Services Limited - 68 West Park RoadBirmingham | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Karam Court Care HomeSmethwick | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chance DriveSmethwick | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The Poplars Nursing HomeBirmingham | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Trinity View Care HomeSmethwick | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Hickam Healthcare Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messenger HouseBirmingham | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
41 Forster Street, Smethwick, B67 7LX
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Questions families ask
How much does Forster House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Forster House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Sandwell council paid on average £1,034 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Forster House whether it takes residents funded by Sandwell council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.