Care Homes in Staffordshire
Staffordshire is home to 266 CQC-registered care facilities in West Midlands, with a total of 8,634 beds spread across residential and nursing homes. The area has 8 Outstanding-rated homes and 174 Good-rated homes, putting Staffordshire among the solid care areas in West Midlands. 84 homes offer nursing care for those with complex medical needs, alongside 182 residential options; specialist support for dementia and physical disabilities is well represented.
Areas in Staffordshire
Specialist Care in Staffordshire
All Care Homes
WS15 (13)
ST15 (11)
ST5 (25)
DY7 (5)
ST16 (9)
DE15 (20)
DE13 (13)
B77 (6)
ST18 (6)
ST13 (9)
ST11 (10)
B79 (11)
ST14 (11)
WS12 (10)
ST10 (4)
ST8 (6)
WS13 (8)
WS14 (3)
WV8 (7)
WS11 (8)
WV5 (5)
WS6 (6)
ST12 (3)
ST7 (10)
ST9 (3)
WS7 (9)
DE14 (9)
DY3 (3)
B78 (2)
ST17 (5)
WV11 (1)
WV4 (3)
B74 (2)
ST6 (2)
ST20 (1)
Choosing a Care Home in Staffordshire
With 266 care homes across Staffordshire, families have 182 well-rated options to consider. 52 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Staffordshire — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Staffordshire has 8 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Staffordshire.
Nearby Councils
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Staffordshire?
There are 266 CQC-registered care homes in Staffordshire with a total of 8,634 beds. They span 42 postcode districts across the West Midlands region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Staffordshire have?
Of the 266 care homes in Staffordshire: 8 are rated Outstanding, 174 are rated Good, 52 Require Improvement, 1 are rated Inadequate, and 31 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Are there specialist care homes in Staffordshire?
Yes — Staffordshire has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (161 homes), Learning Disability Care (101 homes), Mental Health Care (94 homes), Nursing Care (84 homes), Physical Disability Care (158 homes), Residential Care (182 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (95 homes).
How do I choose a care home in Staffordshire?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Staffordshire council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data