Care Homes in ST13
The ST13 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 408 beds, falling under Staffordshire council. 4 are rated Good. 5 homes currently require improvement.
About care in ST13
ST13 covers Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands, a rural market town district in the Peak District fringe close to the Cheshire border. Nine care homes operate here with a combined 408 beds — a high bed count for a primarily rural district — though five are currently rated as requiring improvement. Staffordshire County Council's adult social care team can assess needs and advise on funding, including whether NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the ST13 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in ST13, offering a combined 408 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in ST13 have?
Of the 9 care homes in ST13: 0 are rated Outstanding; 4 are rated Good; 5 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in ST13?
Ernvale House Care Centre is among the highest-rated care homes in ST13, holding a CQC rating of Good with 84 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the ST13 postcode?
The ST13 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 ST13?
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