Care Homes in WS11
The WS11 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 327 beds, falling under Staffordshire council. 5 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 3 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in WS11
WS11 covers Cannock — a former mining town in Staffordshire, now a retail and commuter hub at the edge of Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 9 CQC-registered care homes here hold 327 beds, with five rated Good, one Requires Improvement, and three Not Yet Rated. The three unrated homes require investigation — newer providers in this area may be purpose-built and high-quality, but families cannot rely on that assumption without direct contact and CQC registration confirmation. Staffordshire County Council administers adult social care; Cannock Chase District and Staffordshire more broadly have reasonable commissioning relationships with independent providers, though fee rates are below national median. Cannock Chase Hospital provides local acute care; Stafford's County Hospital (Royal Stoke University Hospital Trust) is approximately 10 miles and is the main acute reference. Cannock Chase AONB — heathland, cycle trails, and managed forest — is genuinely accessible from Cannock, and several care homes in the area use the Chase for resident activities. Family visitors from Birmingham via the A5 and M6 Toll and from the Black Country have practical access to WS11. Families should prioritise the five Good-rated homes, contact the three unrated providers for CQC registration status and opening histories, and request the Requires Improvement home's most recent action plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the WS11 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in WS11, offering a combined 327 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in WS11 have?
Of the 9 care homes in WS11: 0 are rated Outstanding; 5 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 3 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 WS11?
Cannock Specialist Care Centre is among the highest-rated care homes in WS11, holding a CQC rating of Good with 89 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the WS11 postcode?
The WS11 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 WS11?
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