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Home to the celebrated Trentham Gardens estate and its Italian-inspired lakeside grounds, Trentham is Stoke-on-Trent's most desirable area for care. Premium homes here enjoy a semi-rural setting on the southern edge of the city, with Trentham Shopping Village and woodland walks on the doorstep.
8 care homes available
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Stoke On Trent has 44 registered care homes (16 nursing, 29 residential). Our database includes CQC ratings, pricing, and risk analysis for every home.
Weekly costs in Stoke On Trent range from £750 to £1,750. The average is £1,267/week. Nursing care averages £1,336/week while residential care averages £1,239/week. Prices vary significantly by area — Stoke-on-Trent 035 averages £1,281/week while ST1 is £1,186/week.
Stoke-on-Trent 035, ST1, Stoke-on-Trent 019 have the highest concentration of homes rated Good or Outstanding. Stoke-on-Trent 035 leads with 100% of homes meeting this standard.
25 homes offer specialist dementia care in Stoke On Trent, representing 57% of all homes. Our reports highlight which dementia homes are rated Good or Outstanding by CQC.
Yes, 21 homes in Stoke On Trent provide palliative or end-of-life care. Our reports can help you compare these homes on quality, staffing, and cost.
Data sources: CQC, Companies House, Food Standards Agency. Last reviewed March 2026.
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Range £800–£1,750 across Stoke On Trent
Range £750–£1,750 across Stoke On Trent
Homes trending upward based on recent CQC inspections
40 homes currently lack a registered manager
Average scores across Stoke On Trent care homes
Stoke On Trent homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Well-Led.
How recently homes were inspected by CQC
63% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports cross-reference multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Stoke-on-Trent's average care costs sit 11% below the national average, offering families more affordable options without compromising on CQC ratings.
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, with Trentham leading at 89% and Newcastle-under-Lyme at 83%.
Stoke-on-Trent's unique federation of six towns creates distinct local care markets, each with its own character and pricing profile.
Stroke Recovery
26 (59%)
Physical Disability
25 (57%)
Dementia
22 (50%)
Learning Disability
21 (48%)
Palliative / End of Life
The commercial heart of the Potteries and Stoke-on-Trent's official city centre, Hanley offers the widest range of care provision in the area. Strong bus connections, the Potteries Museum, and the Cultural Quarter give residents and families plenty of amenities within easy reach.
10 care homes available
Known as the Mother Town of the Potteries, Burslem has a rich ceramic heritage centred around the Wedgwood and Royal Doulton legacy. Care homes here offer affordable options in a proud, close-knit community with characterful Victorian architecture and a lively market tradition.
8 care homes available
The southernmost of the six towns that make up Stoke-on-Trent, Longton retains a bustling market and the Gladstone Pottery Museum. Care homes here provide good-value residential options in a traditional Potteries community with easy access to the A50 toward Derby.
8 care homes available
The most northerly of the six towns, Tunstall has a strong community identity and is the setting for many of Arnold Bennett's Potteries novels. Care homes here serve a loyal local population at competitive prices, with Westport Lake nature reserve providing a tranquil backdrop.
7 care homes available
A distinguished market town just west of Stoke-on-Trent with its own borough identity, an ancient market charter, and the popular Brampton Park. While technically a separate authority, Newcastle's care homes serve many Stoke families seeking a more upmarket, town-centre setting.
9 care homes available
Every care home in our Stoke On Trent database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area have approximately 50 registered care homes for older adults, spread across the six towns of Hanley, Burslem, Longton, Tunstall, Stoke, and Fenton, plus neighbouring Trentham and Newcastle-under-Lyme. With 46,000 residents aged 65 and over, demand remains steady.
The average weekly cost in Stoke-on-Trent is approximately £790 for residential care, rising to £1,450+ for specialist nursing in Trentham and Newcastle-under-Lyme. More affordable options start from around £630/week in Tunstall and Burslem, making the Potteries one of the more affordable areas in the Midlands for care.
Trentham leads with 89% of homes rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC, followed by Newcastle-under-Lyme at 83% and Hanley at 76%. Stoke-on-Trent's overall 77% Good/Outstanding rate is slightly below the national average, though premium areas perform well above it.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council funds care at approximately £670/week for those who qualify, creating a gap of around £120/week compared to the city's private average of £790. Newcastle-under-Lyme falls under a separate authority (Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council / Staffordshire County Council) with similar funding arrangements.
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