Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes offering respite care in Stone
2 homes
There are 2 care homes 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 Autumn House Nursing Home, with 67 beds. The most recent inspection was at Autumn House Nursing Home in January 2023.
- care homes
- 2
- typical residential fee
- £1,211/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Staffordshire council pays
- £941/wk
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Care homes in Stone (2)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.6 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miNot yet rated by CQC
from £1211/wk
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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 offering respite care listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,211 |
| Staffordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £941 |
| Largest | Autumn House Nursing Home (67 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Autumn House Nursing Home (January 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2 |
| Average house price, Stafford (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £259,721 |
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Not yet rated1
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.
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 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
- 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.
Superfast broadband
98.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 97.1% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
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
- Care homes near County Hospital · A&E · 6.5 miles
- Care homes near Royal Stoke University Hospital · A&E · 7.6 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; 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 offering respite care are there in Stone?
AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Stone, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Stone rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
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:
Near Stone
- Care homes offering respite care in Tittensor 1
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- Care homes offering respite care in Stoke-on-trent 1
- Care homes offering respite care in Newcastle 10
- Care homes offering respite care in Rugeley 1
- Care homes offering respite care in Kidsgrove 6
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.
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