Home care · Staffordshire
Dementia care at home in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Dementia care is offered by 92 of the 104 home care agencies covering Newcastle-under-Lyme, operated by 85 separate providers. Key 2 Care Limited runs the most, with 7. CQC has rated 49 of them, and 84% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for dementia care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 37 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 10 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Key 2 Care Stoke was rated Good on 23 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Latest CQC rating changes in Staffordshire, checked daily.
- Among the 49 rated agencies, 41 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 8 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 43 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Staffordshire council will assess care needs for free.
Citation: "Dementia care at home in Newcastle-under-Lyme", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 92agencies registered with CQC
- 84%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 6inspected or rated since October 2024
Dementia care in Newcastle-under-Lyme: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 104
- Care for adults under 65 · 99
- Elderly care · 99
- Dementia care · 92
- Physical disability care · 91
- Sensory impairment care · 72
- Mental health care · 66
- Learning disability care · 59
- Supported living · 38
- Children's care · 20
- Substance misuse support · 18
- Eating disorder support · 13
The full list for dementia care covering Newcastle-under-Lyme: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Dementia care in Newcastle-under-Lyme: what the data shows
CQC lists dementia care for 92 of the 104 agencies covering Newcastle-under-Lyme, or 88%. Of those rated, 84% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 83% for every agency here, and below the England figure of 88% for dementia care.
Teasdale Healthcare Ltd, Key 2 Care Stoke and Passion 4 Care lead the list for dementia care. 6 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2017. Newest: October 2026. 23 have an office within 2 miles of Newcastle-under-Lyme centre. 43 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Staffordshire as a whole has 136 agencies registered for dementia care; 79% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for dementia care: 88% here, 80% across Staffordshire.
Visiting home care in the West Midlands typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from dementia care
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Questions worth asking about dementia care
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Staffordshire. Glossary: Dementia care.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | – | 92 | 41 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 2.8 mi | 97 | 42 |
| Madeley | 4.5 mi | 22 | 10 |
| Kidsgrove | 4.7 mi | 37 | 21 |
| Alsager | 6.2 mi | 73 | 37 |
| Biddulph | 7.2 mi | 24 | 13 |
| Blythe Bridge | 8.1 mi | 20 | 7 |
Council support
Staffordshire
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Free care cost report for Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about dementia care in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Which agencies in Newcastle-under-Lyme provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 92 of the 104 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Newcastle-under-Lyme list dementia care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Teasdale Healthcare Ltd, Key 2 Care Stoke and Passion 4 Care.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Newcastle-under-Lyme have?
Of the 49 that have been rated, 41 (84%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 8. Not yet rated: 43. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will Staffordshire council pay for home care?
It may. Staffordshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Staffordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 6 of the 92 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 43 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Newcastle-under-Lyme compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Stoke-on-Trent (2.8 miles): 97, 42 rated Good or Outstanding; Madeley (4.5 miles): 22, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Kidsgrove (4.7 miles): 37, 21 rated Good or Outstanding. Newcastle-under-Lyme itself has 92, 41 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Stoke-on-Trent 2.8 mi
- Dementia care in Madeley 4.5 mi
- Dementia care in Kidsgrove 4.7 mi
- Dementia care in Alsager 6.2 mi
- Dementia care in Biddulph 7.2 mi
- Dementia care in Blythe Bridge 8.1 mi
- Dementia care in Congleton 10.1 mi
- Dementia care in Sandbach 10.2 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.