Heathfield House

318 Uttoxetter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST11 9LY

01782393909

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 December 2023

Provider

Archangel Enterprises Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
GoodAug 2018
Requires ImprovementFeb 2024

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2024.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Archangel Enterprises Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Requires Improvement.

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 Heathfield House

Heathfield House is a residential care home in Staffordshire, offering a homely and supportive environment for those who need a little extra help day to day. The team there takes genuine pride in making residents feel comfortable, valued, and at ease, and families can take reassurance from the care and attention that goes into daily life at the home. If you are exploring care options in the area, Heathfield House is well worth getting to know.

Heathfield House provides care for up to six people with learning disabilities or autism. At the time of inspection, the home was at full capacity with six residents living there. The service is designed to support people's independence, dignity, and choices while enabling good access to local communities.

Staff work to ensure residents benefit from the right support tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 February 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ST11 9LY

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 2 February 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 December 2023.

Safe: Requires improvement
Effective: Requires improvement
CaringPublished 10 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Effective: How are staff training, nutrition and health outcomes checked now?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Heathfield House'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 Heathfield House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Heathfield House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Heathfield House'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