Samuel Hobson House

22 Knutton Road, Newcastle, ST5 0HU

01782620011

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 November 2023

Provider

Samuel Hobson House Limited

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 56 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 35 are the same and 20 are lower.

16 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

GoodDec 2023

First inspected by CQC in 2023, rated Good.

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 Samuel Hobson House 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 Samuel Hobson House

Samuel Hobson House is a residential care home in Staffordshire, providing personal care to adults, including people living with dementia. The findings below set out what the CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

Samuel Hobson House provides personal care to up to 39 adults, including those with dementia. At inspection, 36 people were using the service.

People were safeguarded from abuse and avoidable harm, with the provider assessing and mitigating identified risks to keep residents safe. There were sufficient staff on duty to meet people's needs, and those handling medicines had received appropriate training. The provider was actively supporting people living at the service to minimise the spread of infection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical 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.

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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: 39 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ST5 0HU

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 5 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 November 2023.

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

Read Samuel Hobson 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 Samuel Hobson House, 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 Samuel Hobson House, 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 Samuel Hobson 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