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48 homes within 10 miles

There are 48 care homes within 10 miles of County Hospital, nearest first. 26 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 17 offer nursing care and 23 dementia care. The closest, Weston House, is 0.2 miles away; 10 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near County Hospital (48)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

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About County Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA
Phone
01782 715444 Source
Urgent care
Accident and emergency department, which is not open 24 hours. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

How County Hospital is doing

A&E figures are for the whole NHS trust, not only this site.

Main A&E: seen within 4 hours
45.2%
September 2026, 15,769 attendances across the trust. England: 60.6%. NHS England

Services for older people at County Hospital

  • Frailty assessment unitFrailty assessment unit for patients aged over 75 attending the emergency department. Source
  • Elderly care ward 15Second floorElderly care ward; some patients are also cared for on part of ward 11. Source
  • Patient advice and liaison service (PALS)PALS helps patients, families and carers with questions and concerns; call 01785 230811. Source
  • CarersCarers can ask ward staff for a copy of the trust's carers policy. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsA free shuttle bus runs between County Hospital and Royal Stoke University Hospital. Source
  • Buses and trainsShuttle passengers are required to pre-book their journey at least 24 hours in advance. Source
  • ParkingMore than 650 parking spaces on site. Source
  • VisitingThe trust supports open and flexible visiting; ward visiting times are set locally. Source

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Questions about care homes near County Hospital

How many care homes are near County Hospital?

There are 48 care homes within 10 miles of County Hospital listed on AskBart, 13 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to County Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Weston House (0.2 miles), Queensway House (0.2 miles), Falcon House (ECHO) Limited (1.7 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near County Hospital?

Yes. 23 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Weston House, 0.2 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from County Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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