Central England Healthcare
The Heathers Nursing Home
Care home in Cannock, Staffordshire
Operated by Central England Healthcare
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Heathers Nursing Home is a 47-bed facility in Cannock, Staffordshire, operated by Central England Healthcare. It provides nursing care, residential care and memory care for people over 65, with the option of long-term, short-term or day-care arrangements. The home accepts both private funding and local authority placements.
The Heathers Nursing Home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Accommodation includes single rooms, some with en-suite facilities, and rooms suitable for couples or companions sharing.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 March 2022 · Last inspected 8 February 2022
Inspectors found that people, including some living with dementia across the two floors, receive care shaped around their individual needs and preferences, delivered by staff who are trained and know them well. Staff were described as dedicated and open, and the home manager takes account of the views of staff, residents and families. The report describes a person-centred atmosphere in which privacy, dignity and independence are respected.
- Staff are trained to recognise and report harm, and risks and medicines are managed in line with policy.
- Care plans reflect people's preferences and future wishes, and communication needs are met in line with the Accessible Information Standard.
- Staff respect privacy and dignity, encourage independence, and help people maintain relationships with others.
- Complaints are investigated, people and relatives know how to raise concerns, and monitoring systems check the quality and safety of the service.
- The home manager acknowledged a reduction in activities for people; a new activity lead has been employed to increase them.
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.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
243 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
The Heathers Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Manor Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is HEATH HAYES HEALTH CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cannock
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Landywood and District Voluntary Help Centre
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Rugeley District Stroke Club
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Stafford University of the Third Age (U3a)
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Carers Advice & Resource Establishment, Sandwell (Cares)
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Part of Central England Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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