Learning disability care homes in Stoke-on-Trent

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Stoke-on-Trent has 38 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 32 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 3 homes are not rated yet. Stoke-on-Trent council paid on average £780 a week for a residential care place and £1,164 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Stoke-on-Trent (84)

Stoke-on-Trent at a glance

38on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good32
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated3
  • 97% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care82% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Stoke-on-Trent on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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38 learning disability care homes in Stoke-on-Trent

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Park View

Run by Strathmore College Limited

29 Cocknage Road, Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4AP
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Stoke-on-Trent, run by Strathmore College Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Choices Housing Association Limited - 1 William Street

Run by Choices Housing Association Limited

Fenton, Stoke On Trent, ST4 2JG
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Choices Housing Association Limited provides care, supported housing and retirement living, including support for people with learning disabilities. Its services are designed for adults who want greater independence with practical assistance available around their needs. Homes may include individual apartments or shared houses, with on-site support staff available 24 hours a day.

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Choices Housing Association Limited - 17 Norton Avenue

Run by Choices Housing Association Limited

Stanfields, Stoke On Trent, ST6 7ER
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Choices Housing Association Limited provides supported housing, care and retirement living, including housing for people with learning disabilities and retirement living for people over 55. Its accommodation options are designed for people who want to live independently while receiving the level of support appropriate to their needs.

Residents can choose between their own apartment or sharing a house, with on-site support staff available 24 hours…

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202 Weston Road

Run by Lifeways Orchard Care Limited

202 Weston Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6EE
GoodCQC · Jan 2025
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Stoke-on-Trent, run by Lifeways Orchard Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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216 Lightwood Road

Run by Lifeways Orchard Care Limited

Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4JZ
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 7 residents in Stoke-on-Trent, run by Lifeways Orchard Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Blurton Road

Run by Strathmore Care Services Limited

134 Blurton Road, Blurton, Stoke On Trent, ST3 2DG
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 3 residents in Stoke-on-Trent, run by Strathmore Care Services Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Cauldon Place

Run by Shelton Care Limited

1 Caledonia Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2DN
GoodCQC · Dec 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, autism or other complex support needs can access the wider care model associated with Cauldon Place. The service is registered across several age and care categories, including older people, younger adults, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

National Care Group begins with assessment and an agreed support package, then uses a progression model to match…

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Choices Housing Association Limited - 2 Cowley Way

Run by Choices Housing Association Limited

Bentilee, Stoke On Trent, ST2 0RB
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Choices Housing Association Limited provides supported housing, care and retirement living for people with learning disabilities and older residents. Its housing options include independent living, shared houses and apartments, with support adjusted to the person’s lifestyle and needs.

On-site support staff are available 24 hours a day, and the organisation combines housing expertise with care provision.

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Choices Housing Association Limited - 535 High Lane

Run by Choices Housing Association Limited

Stanfields, Stoke On Trent, ST6 7EP
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Choices Housing Association Limited combines supported housing, care and retirement living for people who want help while maintaining independence. Its services include housing for people with learning disabilities, residential care and ShireLiving schemes for people over 55, where on-site support, care and assistance are available.

Residents may choose their own apartment or share a house with others, while support teams are available around the…

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Choices Housing Association Limited - 60 Holdcroft Road

Run by Choices Housing Association Limited

Bucknall, Stoke On Trent, ST2 8LJ
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Choices Housing Association Limited provides residential care and support for people with learning disabilities, alongside supported housing and retirement living. Its services are designed to help residents make a home, develop independence and receive assistance suited to their abilities and lifestyle.

The organisation offers apartments or shared houses, with on-site support staff available 24 hours a day.

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Choices Housing Association Limited - 63 Hoveringham Drive

Run by Choices Housing Association Limited

Berry Hill, Stoke On Trent, ST2 9PS
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Choices Housing Association Limited combines residential care with supported housing, care at home and retirement living. Its services support older people, people with learning disabilities and residents who want more independence with practical assistance available.

The organisation provides housing options ranging from individual apartments to shared houses, with on-site support staff available 24 hours a day.

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Compassionate House

Run by Compassionate Healthcare Limited

452 Lightwood Road, Lightwood, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7EY
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 6 residents in Stoke-on-trent, run by Compassionate Healthcare Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults, substance misuse and eating disorders.

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Eastgate Residential Home

Run by Sanctuary Home Care Limited

12 Speakman Street, Longton, Stoke On Trent, ST3 4JR
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Eastgate Residential Home provides residential care and support for 11 adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities. The home has six en-suite rooms, four one-bedroom apartments and one en-suite respite room, giving its accommodation a mix of residential and shorter-stay options.

Support is intended to help people live as independently as possible, with personalised plans developed around individual circumstances and needs.

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Eros Crescent

Run by Selborne Care Limited

66 Eros Crescent, Birches Head, Stoke On Trent, ST1 6RN
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Stoke-on-Trent, run by Selborne Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Fernlea

Run by Priorcare Homes Limited

114 Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke On Trent, ST3 7DF
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Fernlea provides specialist residential support for under-65s with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex neurological needs. The small home offers 24-hour care from trained staff, with a named Key Worker for every resident and assistance with personal care, mobility and medication.

Care plans reflect individual routines, abilities and goals, with families encouraged to contribute to reviews.

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High Cross House

Run by Strathmore Care Services Limited

93 Blurton Road, Stoke On Trent, ST3 2BS
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

High Cross House offers residential support for up to nine men and women who are autistic, have a learning disability or have Down’s syndrome. The service is also equipped to support people with communication difficulties and epilepsy, making it relevant for adults who need a more specialist home environment.

The home sits on a quiet street near Stoke-on-Trent town centre, with support focused on helping residents feel safe, pursue personal goals…

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Kenwood House

Run by Roughcote Hall Farm Ltd

14 Stoke Road, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 2DP
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Kenwood House provides residential care and supported living for adults with learning disabilities across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding region. Residents live in fully managed accommodation with shared spaces, while staff support daily life and respect individual independence and choices.

Each person’s support is based on a full assessment, which helps determine whether assistance is needed throughout the day and night or at particular times.

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Mimosa

Run by Delam Care Limited

4 Shirley Road, Hanley, Stoke On Trent, ST1 4DT
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 5 residents in Stoke-on-Trent, run by Delam Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.

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New Lodge

Run by Delam Care Limited

971 Lightwood Road, Longton, ST3 7NE
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Longton, run by Delam Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Oak House

Run by Shelton Care Limited

258 City Road, Stoke On Trent, ST4 2PY
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Oak House provides residential care for younger adults with learning disabilities in Stoke-on-Trent. It forms part of National Care Group, whose adult support work includes learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses and acquired brain injuries.

Support is planned from assessment through to an agreed package, with a progression model focused on suitable accommodation and support at each stage of life.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Stoke-on-Trent?

38 learning disability care homes in Stoke-on-Trent are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Stoke-on-Trent are rated Outstanding?

Park View and Choices Housing Association Limited - 1 William Street.

How much does a care home cost in Stoke-on-Trent?

Stoke-on-Trent council paid on average £780 a week for residential care and £1,164 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,988 and £2,077. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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