Provider profile
Stow Healthcare Group Limited
CQC lists 8 care homes run by Stow Healthcare Group Limited, all of them in East. England's Good or Outstanding share for the same service types is 83%, and Stow Healthcare Group Limited's is 88% of 8 rated services.
- 8services in total
- 88%Good or Outstanding (of rated)
- 3at Outstanding
- 3rated in the last 2 years · 4 from 4+ years ago
What CQC found at Stow Healthcare Group Limited's services
| Question | Rated Inadequate | Rated Requires improvement | Rated Good | Rated Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall result | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Safe | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Effective | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Caring | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Responsive | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Well-led | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Each service counted once, by its most recent CQC rating; first service registered September 2017; total care home capacity 454 beds.
Stow Healthcare Group Limited in detail
Compared with England, weighting for its mix of care homes and home care, Stow Healthcare Group Limited has 38% of rated services at Outstanding against 5%, and 13% (1 of 8) below Good against 17%.
Horkesley Manor is Stow Healthcare Group Limited's largest care home at 73 beds and Manson House the smallest at 34. Across 8 homes the total is 454, or 57 per home.
Oldest registration: Brandon Park Residential and Nursing Home, Brandon, September 2017. Newest: Horkesley Manor, Colchester, October 2022.
Council areas covered: 3, with the largest numbers in Suffolk (4), Essex (3) and Norfolk (1).
Its services received 3 new CQC ratings over the past year (up: 0, down: 1, first rating: 0). Most recent: Manson House, Good, 23 October 2026.
By region, Stow Healthcare Group Limited's services are in East (8 care homes).
Local comparison for every service
Ratings shown next to the local picture: all services of the same kind in that council.
| Location | Current rating | Council | Good/Outstanding in the area | Recency vs area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Park Residential and Nursing Home | Suffolk | 80% of 169 | 46% locally | |
| Ford Place Nursing Home | Norfolk | 65% of 289 | 2% locally | |
| Halstead Hall Care Home | Essex | 84% of 363 | 18% locally | |
| Horkesley Manor | Essex | 84% of 363 | 53% locally | |
| Manson House | Suffolk | 80% of 169 | 99% locally | |
| Melford Court Care Home | Suffolk | 80% of 169 | 89% locally | |
| Stowlangtoft Hall Nursing Home | Suffolk | 80% of 169 | 9% locally | |
| Weavers Grange | Essex | 84% of 363 | 84% locally |
Care homes run by Stow Healthcare Group Limited
| Care service | Where | CQC rating and date | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Park Residential and Nursing Home | Brandon, Suffolk | Rated Nov 2022 | 65 |
| Ford Place Nursing Home | Thetford, Norfolk | Rated Feb 2018 | 55 |
| Halstead Hall Care Home | Halstead, Essex | Rated Dec 2018 | 65 |
| Horkesley Manor | Colchester, Essex | Rated Sep 2022Previous provider's rating | 73 |
| Manson House | Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk | Rated Oct 2026Inspected recently | 34 |
| Melford Court Care Home | Sudbury, Suffolk | Rated May 2026Inspected recently | 52 |
| Stowlangtoft Hall Nursing Home | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | Rated Jan 2019 | 47 |
| Weavers Grange | Halstead, Essex | Rated Nov 2025Inspected recently | 63 |
Source: CQC register and ratings (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated Oct 2026. Ratings are for each service, not for the group. All care groups.
Stow Healthcare Group Limited FAQs
How many services are run by Stow Healthcare Group Limited?
Stow Healthcare Group Limited is responsible for 8 care homes on the register, with 454 care home beds.
How does CQC rate Stow Healthcare Group Limited's services?
88% Good or Outstanding across Stow Healthcare Group Limited's 8 rated services (3 Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 0 Inadequate). Ratings are per service, so look at the specific one.
Are Stow Healthcare Group Limited's CQC ratings current?
In the last two years 3 services were rated, while 4 still carry ratings from over four years ago. How old care ratings are across England.
CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.