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Care homes in Stone

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There are 5 care homes in and around Stone on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,211 a week, while Staffordshire usually pays £941. The largest is Autumn House Nursing Home, with 67 beds.

care homes
5
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
50%
typical residential fee
£1,211/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Staffordshire council pays
£941/wk

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Stone

Care homes in Stone (5)

★ With family reviews

4 in Stone, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Autumn House Nursing HomeGood · Feb 2023On request676.4 mi—0.6 mi
Oulton Abbey Residential & Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2019On request496.7 mi—1.8 mi
Shoemaker PlaceRequires improvement · Jun 2024On request666.1 mi—0.7 mi
Shoemaker Place Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,211666.1 mi—0.7 mi
St Mary’s Care HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2024On request596.8 mi—0.7 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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Stone in numbers

The average residential care home in Stone costs about £1,211/week, while Staffordshire’s published usual rate is around £941/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £270/week (about £14,040/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 Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed5
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 4 (50%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,211
Staffordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£941
LargestAutumn House Nursing Home (67 beds)
Most recently inspectedAutumn House Nursing Home (January 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4 · Respite 2
Average house price, Stafford (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£259,721
Good2
Requires improvement2
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Stone£1,211/wk
  • Dementia, Stone£1,211/wk
  • Stafford average£1,153/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Staffordshire usual rate£941/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Stafford. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Staffordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Stafford

The average house price in Stafford is £259,721, 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
£259,721
Detached
£397,717
Semi-detached
£251,405
Terraced
£195,351
Flats & maisonettes
£111,677

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 Stone

Stone is a West Midlands town with a notably older demographic — nearly a quarter of residents are over 65, above the national average — making it an established area for later-life living. It offers a decent spread of everyday amenities and green space, though care-home fees and local support networks deserve careful checking before you commit.

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 62% 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

83 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime36
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Other theft8
  • Shoplifting7
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 Stone

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

Charity

Age Concern Stone and District

We are a small organisation offering a variety of services to older people in the north of Stafford Borough.

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (701714)
Charity

Monthly Alzheimer's Support Evening Limited

The MASE Groups offers friendship to Carers and their cared for who are on the dementia journey.It is a meeting place offering far more than tea and sympathy and is a way of unlocking doors for…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1137193)
Charity

Age UK Stafford & District

Provides the following services within Stafford Borough: Day care for people with complex needs including dementia, Homecare, Gardening, Personal Care, Information & Advice, Staying Active Centres.

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1064087)
Charity

Stafford University of the Third Age (U3a)

The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1120043)

Stone: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+52.1%
Projected change in Stafford, 2025 to 2035 (4,684 to 7,123). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+19.8%
Projected change in Stafford, 2025 to 2035 (33,819 to 40,520). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Walton Pharmacy (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
4–10 out of 10
Where the 8 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Stone

  • The Donna Louise Trust · 5 milesCQC Good (report published January 2020). CQC page
  • Douglas Macmillan Hospice · 5.1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published February 2026). CQC page
  • Katharine House Hospice · 6.6 milesCQC Good (report published July 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Stone

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Stone a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Stone

Stone suits people drawn to a settled, age-friendly community with good access to parks, shops and social venues. The over-65 share here runs above the national average, so you'll find plenty of peers and established retirement patterns. However, care costs and the range of local homes need individual scrutiny, and you should weigh how close family support is — the area is not remote, but it's not a major city either.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present locally; the nearest major hospital is within reasonable reach via the local road network.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026–04 was 83 offences, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common types — a point to factor into your sense of security.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether your family can visit regularly and whether you have friends or networks already in the area.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in Stone should be checked directly with local providers; compare them against the national average to judge affordability for your situation.
  • Transport: Stone has bus links and rail access to nearby towns; the town centre is generally walkable, though some services may require a car or taxi depending on where you live.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate locally; visit a selection to understand the choice and standard available to you.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Seven parks and four allotments offer outdoor space; fourteen restaurants and cafes, plus nineteen pubs and bars, provide social and eating options.
  • Community: Look into local memory cafés, lunch clubs and support groups — these vary by home and neighbourhood, so ask care providers directly.
  • Climate: West Midlands weather is typical for central England: mild but often damp, with cool winters and moderate summers.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime pattern: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour feature notably in the recorded offences; check the specific ward where you're considering a home.
  • Care-home choice: The range and quality of local homes merit detailed visits and conversations with providers and residents' families.

Questions about care homes in Stone

How many care homes are there in Stone?

There are 5 care homes listed in and around Stone on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Stone cost?

Care homes in Stone range from around £1,211 per week, with averages of £1,211 for residential, £1,211 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Stone compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Stone is about £1,211 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Stone are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

2 of the 5 care homes in and around Stone are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Stone?

Homes in and around Stone offer dementia (4), nursing (2), residential (2), respite (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Stone?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Stone:

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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