England

Rated:GoodNursing

Hoar Cross Nursing Home

St Michael's House, Abbots Bromley Road, Hoar Cross, Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8RA

01283248716

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

17 April 2019

Provider

Hoar Cross Care Limited

Beds

51 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 41 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 28 are the same and 12 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2016
GoodMay 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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 Hoar Cross Care Limited 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 Hoar Cross Nursing Home

Hoar Cross Nursing Home is a nursing home in Staffordshire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia or physical disabilities. Further details from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

Hoar Cross Nursing Home provides accommodation, nursing and personal care for up to 51 people, with 40 residents at the time of inspection. It supports people with physical disabilities, dementia, and older people requiring care.

Leadership was visible and approachable, with managers involving staff in developing person-centred services. People and relatives felt comfortable approaching both staff and management. The home had given consideration to supporting people with protected characteristics and had embedded quality assurance systems in place.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 May 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The grounds extend to three acres and include a koi pond, patios, woodland walks and a summerhouse.
Shared facilities include two lounges, an activities room, dining room/conservatory and hairdressing salon.

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: 51 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DE13 8RA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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: Good.

Rating report published 22 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 April 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Hoar Cross Nursing Home'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 Hoar Cross Nursing Home, 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 Hoar Cross Nursing Home, 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 Hoar Cross Nursing Home'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