Park View, Stoke-on-Trent

Reviewed by the carehome.page editorial team · Last updated 13 March 2026
Rating
Outstanding
Beds
12
Type
Residential
Inspected
Invalid Date
Address 29 Cocknage Road,Dresden,Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4AP
Beds 12
Type Care home without nursing
Provider Strathmore College Limited

CQC Inspection Breakdown

Safe Good
Effective Good
Caring Outstanding
Responsive Outstanding
Well-led Outstanding

About Park View

Park View is a residential college providing accommodation and personal care to eight young adults who had a learning disability and/or autism at the time of the inspection. The service can support up to eight young adults in one adapted building.The service has been developed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report

Specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilities

About Park View

For families seeking quality care in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, Park View is a registered residential care home with a commitment to resident wellbeing. The home is operated by Strathmore College Limited and can accommodate up to 12 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 21/09/2019, the Care Quality Commission rated Park View as Outstanding. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Outstanding for Caring and Responsive and Well-led; Good for Safe, Effective. The home caters to a range of care needs, including caring for adults under 65 yrs and learning disabilities. The service supports learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, younger adults. The ST3 postcode area has 20 registered care homes with a combined 383 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.

Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.

Park View is one of the care homes in Stoke-on-Trent — a local authority with 84 CQC-registered homes, 59 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.

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What to Expect When Visiting

When visiting a residential care home, pay attention to the atmosphere as much as the facilities. The best homes feel warm, unhurried, and genuinely caring — like a place where your loved one could feel at home.

  • Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
  • Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
  • Ask how the home supports residents who may need nursing care in the future.
  • Look at the communal spaces — do they feel welcoming, clean, and well-used?

Questions to Ask When Visiting

It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Park View's type of care that may help guide your conversation:

  1. 1 What happens if a resident's care needs increase beyond what you can provide?
  2. 2 How do you support residents to stay active and connected to their community?
  3. 3 Can residents personalise their rooms with their own furniture and belongings?
  4. 4 What does a typical day look like for someone living here?

For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.

Official CQC Inspection Report

The Care Quality Commission last inspected Park View on 21/09/2019 and rated it Outstanding. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.

Read the full CQC report

What families typically look for

  • - How friendly and attentive the care staff are day-to-day
  • - What activities and social events are available for residents
  • - How the home handles changing care needs over time

These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a resident's care needs increase beyond what you can provide?

CQC rated Park View as Outstanding for Responsive care on 21/09/2019, which includes how the home adapts to residents' changing needs. Ask what the home's protocol is when a resident needs a higher level of nursing care — whether they support a managed transition or have partnerships with local nursing homes.

How do you support residents to stay active and connected to their community?

CQC rated Park View as Outstanding for Caring on 21/09/2019. This domain covers how staff support residents' emotional wellbeing, social connection, and sense of purpose. During your visit, ask to see the activities timetable and speak with current residents or their families about daily life.

Can residents personalise their rooms with their own furniture and belongings?

Most residential care homes encourage residents to bring personal furniture and belongings to make their room feel like home. When visiting Park View, ask about room sizes, any restrictions on furniture, and whether residents can hang pictures and decorate their space as they wish. A personalised room can make a significant difference to a resident's sense of comfort and identity.

What does a typical day look like for someone living here?

With 12 residents and care tailored to caring for adults under 65 yrs, daily routines at Park View will be shaped around individual needs. During your visit, observe the lunchtime atmosphere, ask about morning routines and whether residents have flexibility around wake-up times and meal choices, and check what a typical afternoon looks like.

What is the CQC rating for Park View?

Park View in Stoke-on-Trent is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 21/09/2019. The home has 12 beds.

How many beds does Park View have?

Park View has 12 beds and operates as a residential care home in Stoke-on-Trent.

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