Care Homes in Stoke-on-Trent

Care-home types in Stoke-on-Trent

Care homes in Stoke-on-Trent: frequently asked questions

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

There are 27 CQC-registered care homes in Stoke-on-Trent: 17 are registered for residential care and 10 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Stoke-on-Trent?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Stoke-on-Trent, 17 homes are residential-only, 10 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in Stoke-on-Trent?

The 27 care homes in Stoke-on-Trent are run by 24 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Primary Medical Solutions Limited (2 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in Stoke-on-Trent is safe?

Every care home in Stoke-on-Trent is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in Stoke-on-Trent last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Stoke-on-Trent is dated 27 April 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Care homes by area in Stoke-on-Trent

• ST311 homes
• ST610 homes

Largest care-home operators in Stoke-on-Trent

• Primary Medical Solutions Limited2 homes
• Lifeways Orchard Care Limited2 homes
• Strathmore Care Services Limited2 homes
• Harbour Healthcare Ltd1 home
• Sanctuary Home Care Limited1 home
• Priorcare Homes Limited1 home
• Dresden House Limited1 home
• Lion Care Service Limited1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in Stoke-on-Trent

• 202 Weston RoadResidential202 Weston Road, Meir, ST3 6EE · ST3 6EEOperated by Lifeways Orchard Care Limited
  01782342123CQC record updated 27 January 2025
• Chiltern Rest HomeResidential23 Kingsfield Oval, Basford, ST4 6HN · ST4 6HNOperated by Chiltern Residential Homes Limited
  01782711186CQC record updated 16 December 2024
• Brindley CourtNursingStation Road, Longport, ST6 4ND · ST6 4NDOperated by HC-One Limited
  01782828410CQC record updated 18 November 2024
• Weston HouseResidential344 Weston Road, Weston Coyney, ST3 6HD · ST3 6HDOperated by Groundstyle Limited
  01782343818CQC record updated 23 March 2024
• Blurton RoadResidential134 Blurton Road, Blurton, ST3 2DG · ST3 2DGOperated by Strathmore Care Services Limited
  01782336357CQC record updated 23 November 2023
• High Cross HouseResidential93 Blurton Road, ST3 2BS · ST3 2BSOperated by Strathmore Care Services Limited
  01782594696CQC record updated 23 November 2023
• The BeechesResidential665 Uttoxeter Road, ST3 5PZ · ST3 5PZOperated by Kirklands Care Limited
  07827368462CQC record updated 8 November 2023
• The Old Vicarage Nursing HomeNursing751-753 High Street, ST6 5RD · ST6 5RDOperated by Central England Healthcare (Stoke) Limited
  01782785577CQC record updated 28 October 2023
• Eldon House Care ServicesResidential69 Ricardo Street, Longton, ST3 4EX · ST3 4EXOperated by Eldon House Care Homes Limited
  01782326620CQC record updated 23 June 2023
• Nightingale Group ltd. Trentham Care CentreNursingLongton Road, Trentham, ST4 8FF · ST4 8FFOperated by Nightingale Group Limited
  01782644800CQC record updated 8 March 2023

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 27 registered in Stoke-on-Trent. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.