Care Homes in ST11
The ST11 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 103 beds, falling under Staffordshire council. 7 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in ST11
ST11 covers Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook, and Cheadle — a sparse district of small Staffordshire villages and market-town extensions between Stoke-on-Trent and the Staffordshire moorlands. Seven of ten homes are rated Good, though the 103 total beds reflects particularly small premises — meaning more intimate care environments but fewer rooms per home. Staffordshire County Council commissions adult social care, and the area is served by University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust for acute services, primarily via the Royal Stoke University Hospital. For families based in Stoke or Cheadle who want care outside the urban centre, ST11 homes offer village-scale environments with countryside access. The A50 trunk road links ST11 to Stoke-on-Trent to the west (around 8 miles) and to the M1 corridor to the east, providing reasonable accessibility for visiting relatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the ST11 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in ST11, offering a combined 103 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in ST11 have?
Of the 10 care homes in ST11: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in ST11?
Ashview House Residential Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in ST11, holding a CQC rating of Good with 22 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the ST11 postcode?
The ST11 postcode area falls under Staffordshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in ST11?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Staffordshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data