England

Rated:GoodNursing

Cannock Specialist Care Centre

Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU

01543622525

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

21 June 2023

Provider

RESTFUL HOMES (LONGFORD) LTD

Beds

89 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 20 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 16 are the same and 4 are lower.

7 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2023
GoodJul 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2023.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home RESTFUL HOMES (LONGFORD) LTD runs in England.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Cannock Specialist Care Centre

Cannock Specialist Care Centre is a nursing home in Staffordshire, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia and those with mental health support needs. Full details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Cannock Specialist Care Centre is a nursing and residential care home supporting up to 89 people across four units in a specialist adapted building with three floors, a roof terrace and communal areas. The home specializes in caring for older people with dementia and those requiring mental health support. At inspection, 56 people were using the service.

The home has robust systems to protect people from abuse and identify when things go wrong. Staff take a proactive approach to assessing and mitigating safety risks. The service operates within Mental Capacity Act principles with appropriate legal authorisations in place where needed to deprive people of liberty.

Staffing levels are sufficient to meet people's needs, and medicines are received, stored, administered and disposed of safely. The home has implemented infection prevention measures for both visitors and residents, and monitors and assesses the quality of care provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 July 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists sensory and activity rooms, private dining, a bar and café, cinemas and a rooftop garden.
Other facilities include a hair and nail salon and dining rooms with life-skills kitchens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 89 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WS11 5BU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 22 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 June 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 31 January 2023: Good
CaringPublished 31 January 2023: Good
ResponsivePublished 31 January 2023: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Cannock Specialist Care Centre's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Cannock Specialist Care Centre, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Cannock Specialist Care Centre, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Cannock Specialist Care Centre's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees