Care Homes in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent has 62 CQC registered care homes. 46 are rated Good, 3 Outstanding, 10 Requires improvement, and 3 have not yet been rated. 44 of the 62 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Stoke-on-Trent at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Stoke-on-Trent City Council pays, residential care: £712 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579, median £1,398
  • Care home beds filled across Stoke-on-Trent: 87%. The 12 month average is 86%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 107
  • People aged 75 and over: 22,500. Rising to 25,100 by 2035, up 12%
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 166 beds.
  • Who pays, across Stoke-on-Trent (estimate): 52% council, 22% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,900. Rising to 3,400 by 2035, up 18%
  • People aged 85 and over: 5,700. Rising to 7,800 by 2035, up 36%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Choosing a care home in Stoke-on-Trent and what to look for

A residential care home becomes someone's permanent address, with staff on hand at any hour to help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and company. Nurses are not based on site, so clinical care arrives with district nurses visiting and through the resident's own doctor. Establishing that boundary early avoids wasted enquiries, because no home can accept a person whose needs sit outside what it is registered to meet.

Narrowing sixty one homes down

Forty seven homes here are rated Good and two are rated Outstanding, which means a shortlist can be built on merit rather than by elimination. Nine carry a Requires Improvement rating, and those reports repay reading rather than dismissal, since the concern behind a grade ranges from governance records to something residents experience daily. Three homes have no published rating, generally reflecting recent registration or a change of provider rather than any adverse finding. Look at the inspection date alongside the grade, because a judgement made some time ago may describe a home that has since changed hands or management.

What to judge in person

Weigh the practical geography first, because how easily relatives can get there decides how often they will actually visit. Go at a busy time, ideally around a meal, and watch how staff speak to residents who cannot easily reply. Ask how long the registered manager has been in post and what proportion of the team is permanent rather than agency, since stability shows itself in almost everything else. Ask what happens if needs increase, whether a move would follow, and how the home supports people at the end of life.

Getting an assessment and arranging funding in Stoke-on-Trent

A funded place rests on two separate decisions, and keeping them apart makes the process considerably less daunting than it first appears.

The care needs assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask Stoke-on-Trent City Council Adult Social Care for an assessment, free of charge and with no savings test attached. A practitioner considers daily tasks, mobility, medication, memory and the risks of leaving needs unmet, then records which needs are eligible and whether they could still be met at home. Relatives providing unpaid care are entitled to an assessment of their own needs at the same time. Ask for the written outcome, because homes and funders will both want to see it.

How the fees are settled

The financial assessment is a separate exercise, measuring capital and income against thresholds set nationally. Above the upper capital limit a person funds their own place; below it the council contributes while the resident pays an assessed amount from income and keeps a protected allowance for personal spending. A property is frequently taken into account, though it may be disregarded in defined circumstances, including where a spouse continues to live there, so put the question directly. Where a family prefers a home costing more than the council will meet, a third party contribution is normally required and should be recorded in writing before a move.

62 care homes in Stoke-on-Trent (showing 1–50)

  1. New Lodge · Longton, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  2. 202 Weston Road · Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  3. 216 Lightwood Road · Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  4. Agnes and Arthur · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Requires improvement
  5. Alison House CareHome · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  6. Blurton Road · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  7. Cauldon Place · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  8. Chiltern Rest Home · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  9. Choices Housing Association - 1 William Street · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Outstanding
  10. Choices Housing Association - 17 Norton Avenue · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  11. Choices Housing Association - 2 Cowley Way · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  12. Choices Housing Association - 535 High Lane · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  13. Choices Housing Association - 60 Holdcroft Road · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  14. Choices Housing Association - 63 Hoveringham Drive · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  15. Claybourne · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  16. Compassionate House · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  17. Coopers Croft · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Requires improvement
  18. Creative Support - Leonora Street · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  19. Davlyn House · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Outstanding
  20. Dresden House · Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  21. Eastgate Residential Home · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  22. Eldon House Care Services · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  23. Eros Crescent · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  24. Fernlea · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  25. Four Seasons · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  26. Gorsefield Residential Home · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  27. Hanford Court Care Home · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  28. Hanford Manor · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  29. Hanley House · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent
  30. High Cross House · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  31. Hilton House · Stoke on Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Requires improvement
  32. Holly Lodge Residential Home · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  33. Jasmine · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent
  34. Kenwood House · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  35. Lindly House Care Home · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Requires improvement
  36. Marrow House · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  37. Mimosa · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  38. Oak House · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  39. Park Hall · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Requires improvement
  40. Park View · Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Outstanding
  41. Paul Clarke Home · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Requires improvement
  42. Poplars · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  43. Pottery House · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent
  44. Regent Road · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  45. Rutland House · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  46. Shamu · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  47. Spratslade House Care Home · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  48. Strathmore House · Stoke On Trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  49. Sunny Croft House · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good
  50. The Beeches · Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-Trent · CQC Good

What care costs in Stoke-on-Trent, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care West Midlands figure, because too few Stoke-on-Trent homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398.£712£1,219 to £1,579
Nursing care West Midlands figure, because too few Stoke-on-Trent homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646.£1,005£1,460 to £1,936
Residential dementia care West Midlands figure, because too few Stoke-on-Trent homes publish this price. 23 homes. Median £1,484.Not published separately£1,375 to £1,681
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Stoke-on-Trent 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. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

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Frequently asked questions about care homes in Stoke-on-Trent

How many care homes are there in Stoke-on-Trent?

Stoke-on-Trent has 62 CQC registered care homes: 3 Outstanding, 46 Good, 10 Requires improvement, 3 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Stoke-on-Trent?

Stoke-on-Trent City Council pays an average of £712 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,219 to £1,579 a week. West Midlands figure, because too few Stoke-on-Trent homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Stoke-on-Trent were inspected most recently?

Poplars (30 September 2026), The Cedars (30 September 2026) and Choices Housing Association Limited - 1 William Street (26 August 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

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