Best Care Homes in Staffordshire (2026)
266 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill House | Outstanding | Nursing | 36 |
| R M P Care - 20 Oulton Road | Outstanding | Residential | 5 |
| The Cottage | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Choices Housing Association Limited - 103 Heath Street | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Fairmont Residential Limited | Outstanding | Residential | 7 |
| Crispin Court Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 70 |
| 195 Ashby Road | Outstanding | Residential | 10 |
| Field House | Outstanding | Residential | 7 |
| Woodview Care Home | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| Goldenview Care Home | Good | Nursing | 36 |
| Spring Tree Rest Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| The Old Rectory | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Chesterton Lodge | Good | Residential | 64 |
| The Old Post Office Residential Home | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Abbey Court Care Home - Leek | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| The Manor House Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 125 |
| Alder Grange | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Meadowyrthe | Good | Residential | 41 |
| St Marys Mount | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Ashcroft Hollow Care Home | Good | Nursing | 45 |
| Harewood Park | Good | Nursing | 37 |
| Langston Care Limited - 37 Hill Top View | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Langston Care Limited - 35 Hill Top View | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Bradwell Hall Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 127 |
| The Willows Care Home | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Edgeview Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 19 |
| The Maples Residential Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| The Mount | Good | Residential | 11 |
| The Hermitage Care Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Springbank Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 42 |
| Queensway House | Good | Nursing | 22 |
| Weston House | Good | Nursing | 48 |
| Rosemary Lodge | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Blythe Bridge | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Watford House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 43 |
| The Hunters Lodge Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 90 |
| St Ives Close | Good | Residential | 8 |
| 92 North Street | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Woodford House | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Hob Meadow | Good | Residential | 8 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Staffordshire
With 266 care homes in Staffordshire, families have 182 well-rated options to choose from. 52 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 84 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 182 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Staffordshire care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, learning disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Staffordshire?
Staffordshire has 266 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 8,634 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Staffordshire?
Staffordshire has 8 Outstanding-rated care homes and 174 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Staffordshire?
Staffordshire has 84 nursing care homes and 182 residential homes, including 161 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Staffordshire?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Staffordshire?
Staffordshire Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.