CLS Care Services Limited

Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme

Care home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

Operated by Belong Limited

CQC GoodARCO Approved74 beds
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address65 Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2RS
Beds74

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About

Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme is a 74-bed care village in Staffordshire operated by CLS Care Services Limited as part of Belong, a not-for-profit organisation. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though Safety was rated as Requiring Improvement. Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme provides accommodation and support for older people within a community-focused setting.

As a not-for-profit, Belong reinvests any surplus income into improving services and exploring new approaches to enhance residents' lives. The village operates with a focus on community and intergenerational connection, bringing together older residents and younger generations through shared activities and daily interaction.

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: Royal Stoke University Hospital1.0 miles
Pub or bar150 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 550 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

353 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime29%
Anti-social behaviour22%
Public order9%
Shoplifting8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Staffordshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£898
2025£941

What Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Stoke University Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is HIGHERLAND SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Stoke University Hospital · 1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
HIGHERLAND SURGERY · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

North Staffordshire African Caribbean Association

Norsaca is dedicated to fostering well-being among children and adults of BAME communities, through activities centred around cohesion. We provide a safe space to encourage building friendships,…

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1093338)
Charity

Green Door

Green Door is for everyone and provides accessible activities encouraging the use of our local green spaces. Our aim is to help reduce loneliness and isolation in our communities. We offer…

2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1168437)

Part of Belong Limited

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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