Care Homes in ST5
The ST5 postcode district has 25 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 836 beds, falling under Staffordshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 20 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in ST5
ST5 covers Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove in Staffordshire — a market town area adjacent to Stoke-on-Trent with a significant care home market. The district has 25 CQC-registered homes with 836 beds, making it one of the larger bed pools in Staffordshire. Quality is solid: one Outstanding provider (Choices Housing Association, a specialist supported living home), 20 Good-rated homes, and 3 at Requires Improvement. Staffordshire County Council handles adult social care for ST5 residents, with personal budget rates in the mid-range for the Midlands. The Royal Stoke University Hospital is the main acute trust immediately adjacent to ST5, making discharge-to-care pathways straightforward. Bradwell Hall Nursing Home (127 beds) is the largest nursing provider in the district and one of the biggest in the county; Rowan Court Care Home (76 beds) is another significant nursing option. Newcastle-under-Lyme's town centre is a practical hub for families visiting — good transport links mean visiting is easier here than in more rural Staffordshire postcodes. Dementia care is well-represented across ST5 homes. If you're comparing ST5 homes against ST6 (Burslem/Tunstall in Stoke-on-Trent), note that ST5 sits in Staffordshire County Council territory and ST6 in Stoke-on-Trent City Council — funding routes and assessment teams differ entirely despite geographic proximity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the ST5 postcode area?
There are 25 CQC-registered care homes in ST5, offering a combined 836 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in ST5 have?
Of the 25 care homes in ST5: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 20 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 ST5?
Choices Housing Association Limited - 103 Heath Street is among the highest-rated care homes in ST5, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 6 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the ST5 postcode?
The ST5 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 ST5?
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