Care Homes in ST14
The ST14 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 395 beds, falling under Staffordshire council. 7 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in ST14
ST14 covers the Uttoxeter area of Staffordshire — a small market town in east Staffordshire best known for Uttoxeter Racecourse, serving a mixed urban-rural catchment extending towards the Derbyshire border. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 395 beds but the quality profile warrants caution: seven are rated Good, three Require Improvement, and one is Not Yet Rated. The three Requires Improvement homes represent over a quarter of rated provision; families must investigate these thoroughly before shortlisting. Staffordshire County Council administers adult social care; Staffordshire's rates are typical for the West Midlands region. County Hospital Stafford (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, approximately 12 miles) and Royal Derby Hospital (approximately 14 miles) are the nearest acute trusts. Uttoxeter's town centre is compact with local retail and amenities accessible to mobile residents. Given the elevated proportion of Requires Improvement homes, families with flexibility should also compare with neighbouring ST10 and ST13.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the ST14 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in ST14, offering a combined 395 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in ST14 have?
Of the 11 care homes in ST14: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 3 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 ST14?
Highbarrow Residential Home is among the highest-rated care homes in ST14, holding a CQC rating of Good with 37 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the ST14 postcode?
The ST14 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 ST14?
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