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The Hermitage Care HomeStaffordshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

The Hermitage Care Home

66 Holly Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7DU

01889562040

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 January 2023

Provider

Sonic Platinum Ltd

Beds

30 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 3 are the same and 3 are lower.

3 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

GoodApr 2015
GoodJun 2016
GoodJan 2017
Requires ImprovementJan 2019
Requires ImprovementJan 2020
InadequateJul 2021
GoodMar 2023

Improved from Inadequate to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 7 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 Sonic Platinum 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.

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 The Hermitage Care Home

The Hermitage Care Home is a residential care home in Staffordshire, providing personal care for women, including older people and those living with dementia or mental health needs. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

The Hermitage Care Home provides personal care to up to 30 people, currently supporting 28 residents. It specializes in caring for older people and those living with dementia or mental health needs, serving females exclusively. The home offers single-level accommodation with most bedrooms featuring en-suite facilities, a shared open plan lounge and dining area, and access to outside space near local shops.

Since the new provider took over, significant improvements have been made to the accommodation and overall safety of care. Inspectors found that more personalized care is needed, though the provider demonstrated awareness of this gap and had plans in place to enhance this aspect of their service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 March 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

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 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: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ST14 7DU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 1 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 January 2023.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Responsive: How are care plans, activities and complaints adapted to each resident?

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

Read The Hermitage Care 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 The Hermitage Care 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 The Hermitage Care 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 The Hermitage Care 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