Lawton Rise Care Home

Stoke-on-Trent · ST6 5QS

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,383/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Feb 2022
Capacity
62 beds
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What the evidence shows

Lawton Rise Care Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Feb 2022). Family feedback highlights staff compassion and kindness. This topic appears in family feedback. Discuss the specific experience with the home alongside the inspection findings.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff compassion and kindness
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback describes management responsiveness
  • Recent company officer changes

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Lawton Rise Care Home Limited
Provider group
BRAND Barchester Healthcare
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025
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Lawton Rise Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Requires improvement
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jan 2022

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Registered Manager
Jennifer Megan Dale
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, nursing care, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
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Important limitations

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Huntington's
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Brain Injury
COPD
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Evening confusion (sundowning)

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Jennifer Megan Dale

Lawton Rise Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,383/week

≈ £6,014 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Stoke-on-Trent, nursing with dementia care): £1,126/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Lawton Rise Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Located in Goldenhill in Stoke-on-Trent, Lawton Rise is a Barchester care home providing specialist dementia care. All rooms at the home are equipped to support residents who need advanced dementia nursing, with rooms on the first floor adapted for less mobile residents who require a greater level of care. Lawton Rise has also been specially designed, furnished and decorated to minimise the distress that can be caused by loss of memory, as well as confusion and problems with speech and understanding. Residents are supported to live life how they choose to; whether it’s joining in with activities or relaxing in a quiet spot.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Heathside Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5QS

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
2 stops

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room
Sensory Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Lawton Rise Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Lawton Rise Care Home

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask about current staff-to-resident ratios and staff turnover rates

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

  3. Ask how quickly call bells are typically answered, especially at night

  4. Ask how the home communicates with families about day-to-day changes in condition

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Lawton Rise Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Lawton Rise Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Lawton Rise Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 5 director resignations were recorded in the last year. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Lawton Rise Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Lawton Rise Care Home: £1,383/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Lawton Rise Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Lawton Rise Care Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Lawton Rise Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Lawton Rise Care Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Does Lawton Rise Care Home provide dementia care?

Lawton Rise Care Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Lawton Rise Care Home have?

Lawton Rise Care Home has 62 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Lawton Rise Care Home?

Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5. Family feedback highlights: Staff show genuine warmth, patience and compassion, especially with dementia care; Residents settle in quickly and feel safe and comfortable; Dignified, compassionate end-of-life care.

Are Lawton Rise Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Lawton Rise Care Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Lawton Rise Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Lawton Rise Care Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Lawton Rise Care Home?

Lawton Rise Care Home is operated by LAWTON RISE CARE HOME LIMITED (Company registration number: 02914069). Ownership type: private_equity.

Has Lawton Rise Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Lawton Rise Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Lawton Rise Care Home's provider?

Lawton Rise Care Home's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 December 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Lawton Rise Care Home?

Ask Lawton Rise Care Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Lawton Rise Care Home?

Before choosing Lawton Rise Care Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Stoke-on-Trent to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Lawton Rise Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Lawton Rise Care Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Lawton Rise Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Lawton Rise Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 7 March 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Lawton Rise Care Home?

When visiting Lawton Rise Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Lawton Rise Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Lawton Rise Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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