Samuel Hobson House
Care home in Newcastle, Staffordshire
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About
Samuel Hobson House is a 39-bed care home in Newcastle, Staffordshire, providing residential care for older people. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports residents who wish to remain connected to their interests and community. Care is delivered by a committed team working to create an environment where residents feel safe and supported.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 December 2023 · Last inspected 9 November 2023
Inspectors rated Samuel Hobson House, a residential home for up to 39 adults including people living with dementia, as good at its first inspection, which was prompted by a review of information held about the service. They found people were kept safe, staffing and medicines handling were in place, and care plans clearly set out support and communication needs. People were treated with respect, were involved in daily decisions, and were supported to keep relationships and take part in activities that mattered to them.
- Risks were assessed and mitigated, and people were safeguarded from abuse and avoidable harm
- Staff had the skills and training needed, including for medicines, and there were enough staff on duty
- Care plans gave clear guidance on communication needs, and people had a varied range of food and drink
- The management structure monitored quality, and the service had a positive, open culture and worked well with external professionals
- An improvement plan was put in place following a visit from the local authority
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
180 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Staffordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £898 |
| 2025 | £941 |
What Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Samuel Hobson House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Stoke University Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WOLSTANTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newcastle
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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