Orsett House Retirement Home

Stoke-on-Trent · ST12 9DQ

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£950–£995/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2019
Capacity
49 beds
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What to know before your visit

Orsett House Retirement Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2019).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

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
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Orsett House Retirement Home Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Staffordshire
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Orsett House Retirement 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
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Feb 2019

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Registered Manager
Kerrie Loftus
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden or area
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Exit-Seeking

Staffing

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

Registered Manager
Kerrie Loftus

Orsett House Retirement Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£950–£995/week

≈ £4,131 - £4,326 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 (Stafford, residential with dementia care): £1,054/wk

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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

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Orsett House Retirement Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Orsett House Retirement Home is a residential care home in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands, operated by Orsett House Retirement Home Limited since 2013. The home has 49 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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Station Road, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12 9DQ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
600m
Nearest Pharmacy
400m
Bus Stops (500m)
5 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

378m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

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Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2026)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge
Chapel
Hairdresser
Cafe
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Sensory Room

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Next Steps

Is Orsett House Retirement Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Orsett House Retirement Home

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  1. Observe staff interactions with residents for warmth and patience

  2. Ask about staff turnover and how continuity is maintained

  3. Request examples of activities and entertainment provided

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 Orsett House Retirement Home

What does the inspection rating for Orsett House Retirement Home show?

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

Is Orsett House Retirement Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.6 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Orsett House Retirement Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Orsett House Retirement Home: £950–£995/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Orsett House Retirement Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Orsett House Retirement Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Orsett House Retirement Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Orsett House Retirement Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Orsett House Retirement Home provide dementia care?

Orsett House Retirement 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 Orsett House Retirement Home have?

Orsett House Retirement Home has 49 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Orsett House Retirement Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.6 out of 5.

Are Orsett House Retirement Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Orsett House Retirement 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 Orsett House Retirement Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Orsett House Retirement Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Orsett House Retirement Home?

Orsett House Retirement Home is operated by ORSETT HOUSE RETIREMENT HOME LIMITED (Company registration number: 08519824). Ownership type: private_equity.

Has Orsett House Retirement Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Orsett House Retirement Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Orsett House Retirement Home's provider?

Orsett House Retirement Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. 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 Orsett House Retirement Home?

Ask Orsett House Retirement 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 Orsett House Retirement Home?

Before choosing Orsett House Retirement 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 Orsett House Retirement Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Orsett House Retirement Home's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Orsett House Retirement Home's food hygiene rating?

Orsett House Retirement Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 16 March 2026.

What questions should I ask when visiting Orsett House Retirement Home?

When visiting Orsett House Retirement 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, and ask how families are updated when needs change. 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 Orsett House Retirement Home?

Our visit checklist for Orsett House Retirement 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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