Nestled in the welcoming market town of Stone, Staffordshire, Shoemaker Place is a premium care home offering exceptional residential and dementia care for the…
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Care homes offering respite care in Stone
There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Stone on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,211 a week, while Staffordshire usually pays £941. The largest is Shoemaker Place Care Home, with 66 beds.
Average residential fee in Stone: £1,211/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Stone
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average published weekly fee | £1,211 |
| Staffordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £941 |
| Largest | Shoemaker Place Care Home (66 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Stone
SafetyB
Good — safer than 58% 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 Stone is about £1,211/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.
Council funding & top-up in Stone
The average residential care home in Stone costs about £1,211/week, while Staffordshire’s published usual rate is around £941/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £270/week (≈ £14,040/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Stone
£1,211/wk
Staffordshire usual rate
£941/wk
Likely top-up gap
£270/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 Staffordshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Stone on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Stone
Residential (avg)
£1,211/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,211/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Stone
Residential care homes
1 in StoneDementia care homes
1 in StoneRespite care
1 in StoneSafety
83 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime36
- Anti-social behaviour11
- Other theft8
- Shoplifting7
Is Stone a good retirement location?
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.
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Stone?
AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around Stone, each with its latest CQC rating.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Stone?
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.
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.
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