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Care homes in Biddulph offering learning disability care
4 of the 8 care homes in Biddulph offer learning disability care and 19 registered beds. Our estimate of typical fees in Biddulph: about £1,300 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 25 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- A care needs assessment from Staffordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 1 of the 2 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good, with 2 not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Staffordshire daily: see the latest changes.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Biddulph offering learning disability care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 4care homes registered with CQC
- 50%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 0support people with dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers learning disability care in Biddulph
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Elderly care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Residential care · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Learning disability care · 4
- Nursing care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choices Housing Association Limited - 4 West Street | Jan 2018 | 4 | No | |
| 2 | Mill Hayes | Sep 2024 | 7 | No | |
| 3 | Park Lane Respite | Not yet rated | – | 2 | No |
| 4 | The Larkins | Not yet rated | – | 6 | No |
Every care home in Biddulph registered with CQC for learning disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
How learning disability care in Biddulph compares
Registered for learning disability care: 4 out of 8 care homes in Biddulph (50%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 50%, 17 points below the town-wide 67% and below the 86% for learning disability care across England.
The highest rated home for learning disability care is Choices Housing Association Limited - 4 West Street. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from January 2018 and the newest from September 2024. They have 19 registered beds in total. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 102 care homes in Staffordshire list learning disability care, and 85% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Here 50% of care homes list learning disability care, compared with 38% across Staffordshire.
Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands: about £1,295 residential, £1,520 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How these costs are worked out.
What learning disability care involves
Everyday living skills, health appointments, jobs, studying and friendships are all part of learning disability care. It exists so that adults with a learning disability can live as they choose, and good providers follow CQC's published guidance for these services, with the person's own choices coming first.
Questions to ask care homes about learning disability care
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
Free advice: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. All learning disability care in Staffordshire.
Learning disability care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddulph | – | 4 | 1 |
| Kidsgrove | 3.4 mi | 12 | 9 |
| Leek | 6.1 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 7.0 mi | 26 | 24 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 7.2 mi | 9 | 7 |
Help from the council
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How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Staffordshire
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Learning disability care in Biddulph: your questions answered
Which care homes in Biddulph offer learning disability care?
4 of the 8 CQC-registered care homes in Biddulph offer learning disability care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Choices Housing Association Limited - 4 West Street.
How does CQC rate care homes in Biddulph?
1 (50%) is rated Good or Outstanding, out of 2 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does a care home cost in Biddulph?
Average self-funder fees in West Midlands, 2026: residential care home £1,206 a week; nursing home £1,400 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Staffordshire council fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Staffordshire council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Staffordshire council.
How do I choose between care homes in Biddulph?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 4 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Biddulph?
In Biddulph there are 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Kidsgrove (3.4 miles): 12, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Congleton (3.7 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Alsager (5.8 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Biddulph
- Learning disability care in Kidsgrove 3.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Congleton 3.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Alsager 5.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Leek 6.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Stoke-on-Trent 7.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Werrington 7.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Newcastle-under-Lyme 7.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Sandbach 8.1 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.