The Hermitage Care Home
Care home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
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About
The Hermitage Care Home is a 30-bed residential home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, providing personal care for women. The home also supports residents with mild to moderate dementia. It is operated by Sonic Platinum Ltd.
The Hermitage was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. The home was rated Good for Safety, Effectiveness, Caring and Leadership, and Requires Improvement for Responsiveness.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 March 2023 · Last inspected 5 January 2023
Inspectors found that the home has made significant improvements since new providers took over, including to its accommodation and overall safety. Staff were described as sufficient, trained and approachable, with people treated kindly and supported to make decisions about their own care. Meal times and the range of activities were identified as areas that could be improved.
- Accommodation and overall safety of care have improved since the new provider took over
- Staff are sufficient in number, trained, and people are treated with kindness and dignity
- Infection prevention and control measures are followed and the home is clean
- Detailed care plans are in place, risks are managed, and medicines are given as prescribed
- Care is not yet personalised enough, although the provider has plans to improve this
- Some people spend long periods seated at mealtimes, which the provider has agreed to review
- Activities often take place in communal settings and some people want more to do
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
- Fire station about 350 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
87 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Hermitage Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Hospital Burton, 11 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTHGATE SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Uttoxeter
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Age Concern Stone and District
We are a small organisation offering a variety of services to older people in the north of Stafford Borough.
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…
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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