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Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Residential care homes in Kidsgrove
8 homes
There are 8 residential care homes in and around Kidsgrove on AskBart. 63% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,173 a week, while Cheshire East usually pays £921. The largest is Twyford House, with 70 beds.
- care homes
- 8
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 63%
- typical residential fee
- £1,173/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Cheshire East council pays
- £921/wk
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Care homes in Kidsgrove (8)
0 in Kidsgrove, 8 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 1.4 miCQC Good
from £1192/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.8 miOverwhelmed by choice?
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Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miCQC Good
from £1300/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Good
from £900/wk
Distance from the town centre: 3.0 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1300/wk
Compare every home in Kidsgrove in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeywell Court Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,300 | 45 | 3.3 mi | — | 3.0 mi |
| Claybourne | Good · Nov 2019 | On request | 46 | 5.1 mi | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hillswood House Care Home | Requires improvement · Jul 2023 | On request | 55 | 5.8 mi | — | 0.1 mi |
| Lavender House Residential Home | Requires improvement · Jul 2025 | On request | 20 | 7.0 mi | — | 2.4 mi |
| Lawton Manor Care Home | Good | £1,192 | 63 | 6.9 mi | — | 1.4 mi |
| New Milton House Care Home | Good | £900 | 39 | 7.2 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| Twyford House | Good · Mar 2025 | On request | 70 | 7.3 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Twyford House Care Home | Good | £1,300 | 70 | 7.2 mi | — | 2.1 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Kidsgrove in numbers
63% of Kidsgrove’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Kidsgrove costs about £1,173/week, while Cheshire East’s published usual rate is around £921/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £252/week (about £13,104/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Cheshire East council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Residential care homes listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 8 (63%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,173 |
| Cheshire East usual weekly rate (2025) | £921 |
| Largest | Twyford House (70 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Hillswood House Care Home (May 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 8 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 6 · Respite 4 |
| Average house price, Newcastle-under-Lyme (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £209,547 |
Good5
Requires improvement3
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Newcastle-under-Lyme. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Cheshire East's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme
The average house price in Newcastle-under-Lyme is £209,547, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £209,547
- Detached
- £322,909
- Semi-detached
- £202,530
- Terraced
- £163,085
- Flats & maisonettes
- £93,255
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Kidsgrove
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 35% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
152 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime67
- Anti-social behaviour27
- Public order15
- Criminal damage & arson14
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Kidsgrove
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1168437)
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,…
5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1093338)
Kidsgrove: health, services and environment
Hospitals near Kidsgrove
- Care homes near Haywood Hospital · walk-in centre · 2.9 miles
- Care homes near Royal Stoke University Hospital · A&E · 5.9 miles
- Care homes near Leek Moorlands Hospital · minor injuries unit · 9.7 miles
Is Kidsgrove a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Kidsgrove
Kidsgrove suits families looking for a town-centre location in the West Midlands with decent local amenities and a higher-than-average over-65 population. The town has 5 supermarkets, 9 parks and a fair range of cafes and pubs, which can support an active retirement. However, care-home provision is limited, so early exploration of available homes and their fees is essential; transport access to larger cities and specialist services will also matter for your choice.
Health & support
- Medical access: You will need to confirm GP surgery locations and distances to hospital emergency care with local NHS services, as this varies by postcode within the town.
- Safety: Recorded crime in the area was 152 offences in the 2026-04 reporting period, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and public order being the most common types. This is a consideration when weighing your sense of security.
- Family & connection: Think carefully about how close family and your support network are to Kidsgrove, and whether regular visits and help are realistic.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Check current weekly care-home fees with local providers; compare these against the national average to judge affordability for your budget.
- Transport: The town has bus links; you will want to verify rail connections to nearby cities and how walkable local services are if you or visiting family need to travel.
- Housing options: Kidsgrove has limited care-home provision, so early contact with local operators and availability is important.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: The town has 9 parks and 3 allotments, plus 9 restaurants and cafes and 15 pubs and bars, offering scope for walks, dining and social activity.
- Community: Confirm what social groups, memory cafés and support networks are active locally—this can be key to settling well.
- Climate: The West Midlands has a temperate UK climate with modest rainfall and cool winters; typical for central England.
Things to weigh up
- Limited care-home choice: Kidsgrove has fewer retirement homes than larger urban centres, so options may be narrower and advance planning is vital.
- Crime profile: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are the most recorded offence types locally, which matters if personal safety is a priority for you.
Questions about care homes in Kidsgrove
How many residential care homes are there in Kidsgrove?
AskBart lists 8 residential care homes in and around Kidsgrove, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Kidsgrove rated?
Of the 8 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Kidsgrove cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,173 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Kidsgrove?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Near Kidsgrove
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- Residential care homes in Stoke-on-trent 3
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.