SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
CQC hasn't inspected this home for more than 5 years. It re-inspects based on risk, so an old rating doesn't count against a home on this site, but it may not reflect the home today. ?
Samuel Hobson House is an independent 39-bed residential care home in Newcastle, Staffordshire, registered with CQC under its own name. It is registered to care for older people, people with dementia and people with a physical disability.
Of the 6 closest rated homes, none is rated above it. Across Staffordshire, 78% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, against 82% for England. Its kitchen was rated 5 for food hygiene in July 2026. 85% of homes in Staffordshire also score 5.
CQC rated it Good overall and in all five key questions in December 2023. Ratings in Staffordshire are typically about 5 years old, which makes this one newer than most.
