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Orsett House Retirement Home
Residential Care
12 February 2019
Orsett House Retirement Home Limited
49 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 21 are the same and 8 are lower.
27 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
- Oct 2015
- Nov 2017
- Mar 2019
Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2015.
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 Orsett House Retirement Home 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.
- 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 Orsett House Retirement Home
Orsett House Retirement Home is a residential care home in Staffordshire, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.
Orsett House is a personal care home for older people, including those living with dementia. The service accommodates 45 residents across two floors with dining spaces, lounges and a large garden.
People and their relatives provided consistently positive feedback about their experience. Residents reported feeling well cared for and safe. Relatives shared strong praise for the service, with comments including "This place has been life changing for my family" and "This place is absolutely marvellous…..
and the staff are amazing.
Source: CQC inspection report, 9 March 2019
Specialist Care
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.
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Care and inspection details
Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.
- Registered service
- Care home service without nursing
- Registered capacity
- 49 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · ST12 9DQ
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: .
Rating report published 9 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 February 2019.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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 Orsett House Retirement 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 Orsett House Retirement 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 Orsett House Retirement 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.
Location
Station Road, Barlaston, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9DQ
Orsett House Retirement Home
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 12 February 2019
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