Dementia Care Homes in Stafford 7 dementia care homes · 4 rated Good by CQC
- 1 Outstanding
- 3 Good
- 3 Requires improvement
Of the 15 CQC registered care homes in Stafford, 7 are registered for dementia care. Of those, 3 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement. 4 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
All 7 dementia care homes in Stafford
Beechcroft House Residential Home Care home in Stafford · Rated Requires improvement by CQC
CQC: requires improvement
St Johns Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST17 9BA
0.9 miles away
Weekly fees
£850 to £1,150 regional guide for the West Midlands, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Aug 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
Beachcroft Homes Limited
Local authority: Staffordshire County Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
We are Beechcroft House, a residential care home in Stafford caring for older people, including many living with dementia and people with a physical disability. What we provide is residential care rather than nursing care, and we are straightforward with families about the difference so that nobody moves in somewhere unable to meet their needs. Within it, we help with washing, dressing and getting about safely, support people with medication, provide proper meals and make sure nobody is left alone all day unless that is what they prefer. The home is run around the people living in it. Nobody is woken to suit a rota, mealtimes bend around the person, and how somebody spends the day is their own business. Some like the lounge and the conversation that fills it, others would rather keep to their own room. Dementia care here rests on knowing the individual. We learn about the work somebody did, the family they raised and the routines that steady them, and we use that rather than correcting anybody about the present. We keep families in the picture, ring early when concerned, and welcome visitors whenever they want to come. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Please get in touch to look round.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Physical Disability
- Respite Care
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Brookside Residential Home Care home in Stafford · Rated Requires improvement by CQC
CQC: requires improvement
159 Eccleshall Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 1PD
1.1 miles away
Weekly fees
£850 to £1,150 regional guide for the West Midlands, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Feb 2024
Run by
Vitality Care Homes (Brookside) Ltd
Local authority: Staffordshire County Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
Brookside Residential Home is a residential care home in Stafford, Staffordshire. We care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with mental health conditions, and people with a physical disability or a visual or hearing impairment. We also offer respite stays for those who need care for a shorter time. Because the people who live here have quite different needs, we plan around the individual rather than running the house to one pattern. Someone living with dementia needs calm, familiarity and staff who know their history well enough to steady them. A younger adult may want independence, privacy and support that stays in the background until it is asked for. Both are possible in the same house if you take the trouble to plan properly. For people with sight or hearing loss we pay attention to the details that decide whether someone stays independent, things like lighting, familiar layouts, unhurried conversation and equipment that works when it is needed. Stafford is home for most of our residents, and we help them keep up with family, appointments and the places they know. We should be straightforward about where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We accept that and are working on the areas raised. Please come and visit, ask us about it and form your own view of the home.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
Crispin Court Care Home Care home in Stafford · Rated Outstanding by CQC
CQC: outstanding
385A Stone Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 1LD
1.5 miles away
Weekly fees
£850 to £1,150 regional guide for the West Midlands, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
May 2020 over 6 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
Avery Homes Stafford Limited
Local authority: Staffordshire County Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
Crispin Court is a residential care home in Stafford. We support older people and younger adults, and our experience covers dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities, and sight and hearing loss. Respite stays are part of what we do. With that range of people, the only approach that works is to build round individuals. Before anybody moves in we spend time with them and whoever they want involved, learning how they like their days to go, what they manage perfectly well themselves, where help would be welcome and what they would rather we left alone. That becomes the plan, and it is theirs to change. Help with washing, dressing, mobility, medication and health appointments is given as the person has asked and recorded carefully, so it happens the same way whoever is on shift. Rooms and equipment get genuine thought, because independence often turns on whether a thing is within reach. Where there is sensory loss we attend to lighting, contrast, clear signs and hearing aids that have actually been checked. With dementia we lean on knowing somebody well, gathering their history with their family and keeping it current, so staff respond to the person rather than to the behaviour in front of them. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us outstanding overall. We were pleased, and we read it mainly as a sign that the ordinary daily things were being done properly and consistently.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
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The Old Post Office Residential Home Care home in Stafford · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Newport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 9JH
4.5 miles away
Weekly fees
£850 to £1,150 regional guide for the West Midlands, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Jul 2026
Run by
The Old Posting Office (Haughton) Limited
Local authority: Staffordshire County Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
The Old Post Office Residential Home is in Stafford, and we offer residential care to adults with a broad range of needs across Staffordshire. Older people live here, as do adults with learning disabilities and autism, people living with mental ill health, residents with physical disabilities or sensory loss, and younger adults. Several of those who live with us are living with dementia. Running a home with that range of people takes flexibility rather than a single system applied to everyone. What we hold in common is straightforward: nobody should have to fit themselves around the building. Meals, routines, help with washing and dressing, going out, staying in, visitors at odd hours. All of it works better when it follows the person. We are a home rather than an institution, and we would like it to feel that way from the front door. The kitchen matters, the garden matters, and so does whether someone can find a quiet spot when the house is busy. Short respite stays are also available, either as a planned break for families or as a way of getting to know us before deciding on anything longer. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are pleased with that, but the more useful test is what residents say about an ordinary Tuesday, so please visit and ask them as well as us.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
Meadowfields Care Home Care home in Stafford · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Pasturefields, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0RD
4.6 miles away
Weekly fees
£850 to £1,150 regional guide for the West Midlands, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Sep 2021 over 5 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
Northgate Healthcare Limited
Local authority: Staffordshire County Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
At Meadowfields Care Home in Stafford, Staffordshire, we provide a warm and familiar place where people can feel genuinely at home. We support older people, individuals living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and younger adults, and we take pride in getting to know each person properly so that the care we offer truly reflects who they are and what matters to them. We offer residential care and dementia care within an environment where staff know residents by name, understand their routines, and take the time to listen. For those living with dementia, this consistency and familiarity makes a real difference day to day. We work closely with families too, because we know that choosing a care home is a significant decision and that loved ones need to feel confident and kept in the loop. Our approach is straightforward. We treat people with respect, we involve them in decisions about their own care, and we try to bring some enjoyment into each day, whether that is through activities, mealtimes, or simply a good conversation. We do not believe in a one size fits all way of working. Each person who comes to live with us brings their own story, preferences and needs, and our job is to build around that. We are pleased to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the consistent effort our team puts in to maintain high standards across every area of our work. We are always looking at how we can do things better and we welcome feedback from residents and families as part of that. If you are considering Meadowfields for yourself or someone close to you, we would be glad to welcome you for a visit and answer any questions you might have.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
Gingercroft Residential Home Care home in Stafford · Rated Requires improvement by CQC
CQC: requires improvement
Wharf Road, Stafford, Staffordshire ST20 0DB
6.2 miles away
Weekly fees
£850 to £1,150 regional guide for the West Midlands, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Feb 2020 over 6 years ago, ask what has changed
Run by
Sallong Limited
Local authority: Staffordshire County Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
Gingercroft Residential Home is in Stafford. We provide residential care for older people who have reached the point where living alone has become difficult, and caring for people living with dementia is a large part of what we do. We are deliberately clear about what we are. This is not a nursing home. It is a place to live, where the parts of the day that have become hard are taken care of and the rest still belongs to the person. Staff are here through the night as well as the day to help with washing, dressing and medication. Meals are cooked on the premises, laundry gets done, and doctors and district nurses come in when somebody needs them. Dementia care comes down to consistency and to knowing the person. A day that runs in a familiar order, the same faces turning up and surroundings that make sense will settle somebody more reliably than any programme of activities. We take time to learn about a person's working life, their family and their habits, because that is what makes sense of things later on. Beyond the help they need, residents run their own days, and visitors are welcome rather than merely tolerated. Respite and short stays are available. Please ring us if you would like to look round Gingercroft and talk things over.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Respite Care
The Old Rectory Care home in Stafford · Rated Good by CQC
CQC: good
Fradswell Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0EY
7.1 miles away
Weekly fees
£850 to £1,150 regional guide for the West Midlands, ask the home
Nursing on site
No, residential
Short stays
Yes, respite
CQC rated
Jun 2026
Run by
The Old Rectory Fradswell Limited
Local authority: Staffordshire County Council · Check what you would pay
- Care Home
We are a residential care home near Stafford, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia. Our aim is an unhurried house. A good deal of care is spoiled simply by being rushed, so we try to give people the time to wash, dress and eat at their own pace, and to sit with somebody who wants to talk rather than moving straight on to the next task. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Meals are cooked here and we pay attention when somebody would rather have something different. Dementia care comes down to knowing the person. We ask families to tell us about working life, children, music, faith and old habits, because that knowledge is what allows a member of staff to reassure somebody who is anxious or cannot place where they are. It is worth a great deal more than any written procedure. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. A planned break can be what allows a relative to keep providing care at home for longer. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Families are welcome whenever they wish to come. Please come and see the home for yourself before deciding anything.
- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Respite Care
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What dementia care homes cost in Stafford, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 30 West Midlands homes. Median £1,398. | Varies by council | £1,219 to £1,579 |
| Nursing care Middle half of prices from 16 West Midlands homes. Median £1,646. | Varies by council | £1,460 to £1,936 |
| Residential dementia care Most relevant to this page Middle half of prices from 23 West Midlands homes. Median £1,484. | Not published separately | £1,375 to £1,681 |
| Nursing dementia care Most relevant to this page England figure, because too few West Midlands homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
CQC inspection dates for dementia care homes in Stafford
Inspected most recently
- The Old Post Office Residential Home 21 July 2026, Good
- The Old Rectory 30 June 2026, Good
- Brookside Residential Home 13 February 2024, Requires improvement
Longest since a CQC report
- Beechcroft House Residential Home 7 August 2019, Requires improvement
- Gingercroft Residential Home 19 February 2020, Requires improvement
- Crispin Court Care Home 16 May 2020, Outstanding
Arranging and funding a dementia care home place in Stafford
Asking for a care needs assessment
The first step is rarely a visit to a home. It is an assessment of what the person actually needs, and anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for one free of charge. Staffordshire County Council carries out that care needs assessment for people in Stafford and arranges funded support for those who qualify. The assessor looks at memory, daily living, safety and the help already coming from family, and the written outcome describes the level of care considered necessary. Families who expect to pay privately still benefit from having it, because it gives an independent account of what any home will need to provide.
Working out who pays
A financial assessment follows and considers income, savings and other capital. Where those sit above the national threshold the placement is usually self funded, and where they fall below it the council contributes. Fees are set by each home and quoted by the week, so ask for a written schedule, ask what the figure includes, and ask when and how it is reviewed. If health needs rather than daily living needs are driving the move, ask about NHS continuing healthcare, which is assessed and funded separately.
Choosing between dementia care homes in Stafford
Reading the ratings properly
One Outstanding rating, three Good and three Requires Improvement is a wide spread for a search of this size, and it means the ratings genuinely sort the list. Crispin Court Care Home holds the Outstanding rating. An Outstanding judgement is rare and worth taking seriously, but check its date, because any rating describes a home as inspectors found it on a particular day. Where a home has been asked to improve, the report sets out exactly what inspectors want changed, which turns into a precise set of questions for the manager.
What to look for on a visit
Go at different times of day and include a mealtime, because lunchtime in a dementia home reveals more about staffing and patience than any tour will. Ask how staff are trained in dementia specifically, how they respond when someone is distressed or wants to leave, and how often residents see the same faces from one week to the next. Look at whether the building works for someone who is disoriented, with clear sight lines, safe space to walk, and signage and lighting that still make sense to a person whose bearings come and go. Ask what activity actually happens on an ordinary weekday rather than on the printed timetable. Finally, ask how the home keeps families informed when something changes, and how quickly that contact is made.
Frequently asked questions about dementia care homes in Stafford
How many dementia care homes are there in Stafford?
Stafford has 7 CQC registered care homes that are registered for dementia care, out of 15 CQC registered care homes in Stafford: 1 Outstanding, 3 Good, 3 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
Which dementia care homes in Stafford were inspected most recently?
The Old Post Office Residential Home (21 July 2026), The Old Rectory (30 June 2026) and Brookside Residential Home (13 February 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.
How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Stafford?
Contact Staffordshire County Council and request an assessment of care and support needs, either for yourself or on behalf of a relative. The assessment is free and is not restricted by income or savings. An assessor will consider memory, mobility, personal care, safety at home and the support already provided by family or neighbours. The written outcome sets out the level of care thought necessary, and it is a useful document whether the placement is eventually funded publicly or privately.
Can Staffordshire County Council fund a dementia care home placement?
It can, where a person meets the eligibility criteria for care and also the financial criteria. Staffordshire County Council carries out a care needs assessment first, then a financial assessment of income and capital to establish who pays and how much. Where savings and assets fall below the national threshold, the council contributes towards the cost of the placement. Above that threshold the placement is usually self funded, although the council still has duties to give advice and in some cases to arrange the placement.
Which providers in Stafford offer dementia care?
Seven registered providers appear in this Stafford search, all of them residential care homes supporting people living with dementia. They are Brookside Residential Home, The Old Rectory, Crispin Court Care Home, Meadowfields Care Home, The Old Post Office Residential Home, Beechcroft House Residential Home and Gingercroft Residential Home. Their inspection outcomes vary, so it is worth reading each report rather than relying on the headline rating. Every profile on this page links through to the home's own Care Quality Commission record.
What is the difference between a dementia care home and a dementia nursing home?
A dementia care home provides personal care, meaning help with washing, dressing, eating, medication and the structure of the day from staff trained in dementia support. A dementia nursing home provides all of that and also has registered nurses on duty at all hours for clinical needs such as wound care or complex medication. All seven providers in this Stafford search are registered as residential care homes rather than nursing homes. If nursing care becomes necessary later, a move may be required, so ask each home how it manages rising health needs.
How far in advance should I start looking for dementia care?
Begin sooner than feels urgent, ideally while the person concerned can still express a view about where they would like to live. Homes with strong reputations often have waiting lists, and both the care needs assessment and the financial assessment take time to complete. Starting in a settled period rather than after a fall or a hospital admission lets you visit properly, return a second time and compare inspection reports without pressure. If a hospital discharge is already being discussed, mention that when you first make contact.
What should I ask when visiting a dementia care home in Stafford?
Ask what dementia training the staff have had and how recently it was updated. Ask how the team supports someone who becomes anxious or agitated, and ask for a real example rather than a statement of policy. Check how stable the staffing is, since familiarity matters enormously to a person living with dementia. It is also worth asking how families are involved in care planning and how the home makes contact when a resident's condition changes.
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Local authority support in Stafford
Staffordshire County Council arranges and funds adult social care in this area. Use these official council links to check funding, request an assessment and get support.
Adult social care website Staffordshire County Council
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Guides for choosing a dementia care home
Plain-English advice on choosing and paying for dementia care homes.
- Dementia Care Specialists, Explained in Plain English 12 min read
- What Is a Care Home? A Plain English Guide for Families 8 min read
- Residential Care Homes: Costs, Eligibility, Types and How to Choose the Right Care Home 13 min read
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC), Explained in Plain English 12 min read
Free care planning tools
Tools to help you understand your options, check funding eligibility, and plan ahead.
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- Funding Calculator Estimate how much care will cost and what financial support may be available.
- CHC Assessment Check whether your relative may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.
- CHC DST Assessment Complete the Decision Support Tool used in NHS CHC funding assessments.
- Map Explorer Browse care homes near you on an interactive map.
Provider information is sourced from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), last updated October 2026.