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Florence House

Porthill Bank, Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 0AE
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Staff and the service is faultless. The residents always seem at ease and happyG E(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Florence House, Newcastle-under-Lyme
There's always a happy atmosphere and my partner has settled there and feels safeT W(Partner of Resident/Service User)
Florence House, Newcastle-under-Lyme
food is excellent and the staff look after me really well. I have a large room, and a lovely viewRon H(Resident / Service User)
Florence House, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Florence House has thirty-six comfortable bedrooms and a highly-qualified team of carers, experienced and thoroughly resourced to specialise in both residential and dementia care.

Located in Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, long-term and short-term stays are available from a team that take pride in their community reputation and adherence to regulatory requirements.

High care standards are practised within a loving environment that supports personal freedoms, an active lifestyle and engagement with meaningful lifelong activities.

Facilities include an on-site salon, sensory garden, WiFi throughout and televisions with DVD player in every bedroom.

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Care Provided by Florence House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Contact Florence House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Tours

Onsite Tours of Florence HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM)We would kindly ask that your contact us to book a time slot for a tour in advance. We are happy to accomodate most requests around tours though the main stipulation is that we adhere to COVID requirements at the time. We request a lateral flow test on the day, before you eneter the building (which we are happy to provide) and ideally the parties will be a maximum of 2 howvere we can disucss requests on an individual basis if required.
Remote Tours of Florence HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)We would kindly ask that your contact us to book a time slot for a tour in advance. We are happy to accomodate most requests around tours though the main stipulation is that we adhere to COVID requirements at the time. We request a lateral flow test on the day, before you eneter the building (which we are happy to provide) and ideally the parties will be a maximum of 2 howvere we can disucss requests on an individual basis if required.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Clare Challinor (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: -1
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)

Visiting

  • If wishing to visit Florence House, please call ahead. However, no appointment is necessary. The home has regular events that everyone is welcome to attend. These can be found on the Facebook page or on the activities calendar in the home. When entering the home please sign into to Florence House's visitor book and ensure to wear one of the visitor's lanyards available in the reception area.

Parking

  • Free on-site car parking facilities which are located to the side of the building, with two entrances just off Porthill Bank.

Florence House Reviews (65)

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9.8

Florence House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Florence House has 65 reviews.

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Review from Christine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Gail K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Wendy D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from M H (Friend of Resident) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Maria J (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Tanya H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from G K (Relative of Resident) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Debbie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D K (Brother of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Julie B (Friend of Resident) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J W (Friend of Resident) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Alex F (Son of Resident) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from U K (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Patricia R (Sister of Resident) published on 13 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Sandra H (Sister of Resident) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from B K (Partner of Resident) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Julie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Colin B (Son of Resident) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Kerry D (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 May 2022
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 15 September 2026

residential dementia, residential, respite

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