Lawton Rise Care Home
CQC Good
Lawton Rise is a Barchester care home in Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, specialising in dementia care with a Memory Lane Community, rated CQC Good.
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Care homes offering respite care in Kidsgrove
There are 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Kidsgrove on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,173 a week, while Cheshire East usually pays £921. The largest is Clement Court Care Home, with 79 beds.
Average residential fee in Kidsgrove: £1,173/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Kidsgrove
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 6 (83%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,173 |
| Cheshire East usual weekly rate (2025) | £921 |
| Largest | Clement Court Care Home (79 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Kidsgrove
SafetyB
Good — safer than 38% of similar areas
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Kidsgrove is about £1,173/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Kidsgrove
83% of Kidsgrove’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Kidsgrove
83%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
5 of 6
Of the homes in and around Kidsgrove, 5 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 4 offer residential care.
Based on 6 CQC-rated homes in and around Kidsgrove. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Kidsgrove
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 you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £252/week (≈ £13,104/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Kidsgrove
£1,173/wk
Cheshire East usual rate
£921/wk
Likely top-up gap
£252/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Cheshire East’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Kidsgrove on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (6)
0 in Kidsgrove, 6 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Lawton Manor Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the desirable Cheshire hamlet of Church Lawton, and a mere 1.8 miles from Kidsgrove, you'll find Lawton Manor. This is not just a care home, but a…
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Twyford House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming town of Alsager in Cheshire, Twyford House is a state-of-the-art care home that delivers outstanding, personalised residential,…
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Clement Court Care Home
CQC Good
Clement Court is a Harbour Healthcare care home in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, offering residential, nursing and dementia care across 80 rooms with an enclosed…
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New Milton House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming town of Alsager, within the picturesque county of Cheshire, you'll find New Milton House. This purpose-built haven is dedicated to…
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What care costs in Kidsgrove
Residential (avg)
£1,173/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,112/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,171/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Kidsgrove
Residential care homes
4 in KidsgroveNursing homes
5 in KidsgroveDementia care homes
5 in KidsgroveRespite care
6 in KidsgroveSafety
152 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime67
- Anti-social behaviour27
- Public order15
- Criminal damage & arson14
Is Kidsgrove a good retirement location?
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.
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Kidsgrove?
AskBart lists 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Kidsgrove, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Kidsgrove rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Kidsgrove cost?
Published fees range from £800 to £1,300 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
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