Care Homes in WS7
The WS7 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 268 beds, falling under Staffordshire council. 7 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in WS7
WS7 covers Burntwood, Chase Terrace, Chasetown, and Hammerwich in Staffordshire — a former mining district administered by Lichfield District Council. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 268 beds. Seven homes are rated Good and two Requires Improvement, with no Outstanding or Inadequate facilities. Chasewater Mews (68 beds) and Chaseview Nursing Home (60 beds) are the two largest providers. The district's care market is characterised by a mix of residential and nursing homes serving a working-class community with strong local ties. Families in WS7 will find a mostly Good-rated local market, with Lichfield (WS13–WS14) and Cannock (WS11) providing broader choice nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the WS7 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in WS7, offering a combined 268 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in WS7 have?
Of the 9 care homes in WS7: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 2 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 WS7?
Chasewater Mews is among the highest-rated care homes in WS7, holding a CQC rating of Good with 68 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the WS7 postcode?
The WS7 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 WS7?
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