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Bankhouse Road, Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8EN
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10 March 2026
Dad never wanted to go in to a care home but circumstances took over and it became the only safe choice for him. He settled in to Hanford Court Care home really quickly with the wonderful care and support of the team there. The environment is lovely and maintained to a high standard, staff are very
approachable, friendly and helpful and there's a variety of activities to look forward to each week.
Dad is doing really well and we have peace of mind, that is priceless :-)
04 March 2026
My Dad is very happy being in Hanford Court. He moved in August 2025 and has really settled in.
All of the staff have been excellent and have made him feel welcome from the start. They continue to be very caring, attentive and professional and are always on hand for a chat or to help out.
His room
is comfortable and the facilities are very good. There is a wide range of activities to take part in. My Dad particularly likes the music sessions which are on several times per week.
I would definitely recommend Hanford Court if you are considering a care home.
12 February 2026
A wonderful experience at Hanford Court. All the staff were pleasant, helpful, caring and would take time to help whenever assistance was needed. All the residence were catered for and encouraged to take part in any activities and mix with others. The menu each day was brilliant offering a good
choice of food for all tastes. The rooms were clean, bright and plenty of room to move around. Having an ensuite was brilliant as practicable for all. Offering trips out was a bonus for the residents. Also having access to having your hair and feet done is so helpful. A lovely home for all residents, in other words home from home.
02 December 2025
Mum enjoyed her first stay in a care home. She felt safe and secure. The staff were caring and treated Mum with dignity. Her room was comfortable and cosy with a lovely ensuite. I can highly recommend Hanford Court, and if Mum needs respite agai,n then I will have no hesitation in choosing Hanford
Court.
01 December 2025
Two things I would like to say:
- I was very pleased to obtain respite care for my dad at fairly short notice. Two weeks before he needed care, they managed to offer him a place
- My dad appears a lot more perky after his stay there, with the slight downside that he is more clingy to me and
doesn't want to be left alone, as he clearly has had more company there
04 November 2025
My mum's 10 day stay at the home was very satisfactory, she was as happy on the day I collected her to go home as the day I left her.
She seemed to have really enjoyed her stay.
The whole of the management and staff couldn't have been more helpful. Really lovely home, I shall definitely use the
respite care again for my mum.
09 October 2025
Mum was comfortable and looked after, but there was a problem with the timing of medication. My son spoke to the staff, but the situation was still hit and miss.
Overall, we were happy with Mum's care.
03 September 2025
My dad was made to feel at home straight away, and he settled in his room with a lovely card, flowers and a coffee as a welcome gesture. He really enjoyed his stay on a week's respite, getting involved in some of the activities and enjoying all the delicious food on offer. All the staff were
fantastic, and on departure, he was given a box of cupcakes, another lovely gesture. First class experience and a break for my mum.
23 July 2025
Great service from start to finish. We will use it again for respite and when the time is right, full time residential care. Thank you!
09 June 2025
From the very first second in the front door, we were made to feel extremely welcome. Our very first impression was "wow, this is lovely." This experience continued throughout the whole of Mum's stay, 15.4.25 - 22.4.25. The atmosphere of the home is fabulous, all of the staff are dedicated to their
job, and absolutely nothing is too much trouble for them. Each and every one of them goes above and beyond. Disappointed that at the moment there are no rooms available for Mum to have another stay. This just goes to show how good it is!
09 June 2025
My stay was excellent in every way except for the food. However, the breakfasts were good. When you're in your 80s or 90s, a pork baguette for a Sunday lunch isn't exactly palatable. I'd much prefer a roast with potatoes and vegetables. Something simple and easy to eat. I feel I'm not alone in this
opinion.
14 April 2025
My Dad has been supported at Hanford for over 2 years by the team on Aynsley Unit. The care he has received has been fabulous, individualised, respectful, kind and caring. They haven't just been wonderful with Dad but have taken the time to get to know us all as a family. From walking through the
door and being welcomed by the reception/admin and management team to the housekeepers, catering, maintenance and activities teams everyone is polite, chatty and makes you feel like part of the team. The care team are remarkable, compassionate, gentle and l cannot commend them highly enough for the care they give.
10 October 2024
Please note that the following observations have already been advised to local management. Some inexperienced members of staff entering bedrooms unannounced. Some staff have poor understanding of English, yet talking with residents partially deaf! More training and supervision is required for these
people who put an extra burden on the regular staff.
Meals were substandard when no supervision was available in the serving area. My room was not serviced for 50% of my 2 week stay. I was expecting a higher standard of professionalism for £1600 per week, most staff were excellent but they faced an uphill task.
10 September 2024
The staff are always pleasant and caring and professional. The facilities are second to none and it has a comfortable homely feel even though we have only been visiting for a few weeks. Would definitely recommend.
05 June 2024
I pop in most weeks and found the reception staff along with the rest of the care staff friendly and welcoming,
I'm very happy with the care and accommodation given by all at Hanford Court Care Home.
Also, the most important person (my friend) seems very happy too.
08 May 2024
I thought there may have been more activities going on during her stay. Mum commented she had lovely carers and the food was excellent. The rooms were a little on the dark side. Sometimes long wait for the telephone to be answered (Sundays only). Otherwise Mum and her daughter had a pleasant
experience.
08 May 2024
My review covers care for my husband which is excellent. The home is clear, offers welcoming coffee and cake to visitors, staff always helpful.
25 April 2024
Nice modern property, staff very friendly building looks well looked after as do all the rooms. I felt Mum was safe and well looked after.
15 April 2024
The staff are always very helpful and the general appearance of the internal surroundings is very pleasant. The patient has to have a riser and lowering bed but we don't think it is up to a good standard. It is not a comfortable mattress.
18 January 2024
Mum's only been there since November. She settled very well. I didn't think she would. From day one the staff and management have remembered her name! So smart and friendly, so far all good. Mum couldn't be in a better place. Thank you!
Latest Reviews for Hanford Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare
10 March 2026
Dad never wanted to go in to a care home but circumstances took over and it became the only safe choice for him. He settled in to Hanford Court Care home really quickly with the wonderful care and support of the team there. The environment is lovely and maintained to a high standard, staff are very
approachable, friendly and helpful and there's a variety of activities to look forward to each week.
Dad is doing really well and we have peace of mind, that is priceless :-)
04 March 2026
My Dad is very happy being in Hanford Court. He moved in August 2025 and has really settled in.
All of the staff have been excellent and have made him feel welcome from the start. They continue to be very caring, attentive and professional and are always on hand for a chat or to help out.
His room
is comfortable and the facilities are very good. There is a wide range of activities to take part in. My Dad particularly likes the music sessions which are on several times per week.
I would definitely recommend Hanford Court if you are considering a care home.
12 February 2026
A wonderful experience at Hanford Court. All the staff were pleasant, helpful, caring and would take time to help whenever assistance was needed. All the residence were catered for and encouraged to take part in any activities and mix with others. The menu each day was brilliant offering a good
choice of food for all tastes. The rooms were clean, bright and plenty of room to move around. Having an ensuite was brilliant as practicable for all. Offering trips out was a bonus for the residents. Also having access to having your hair and feet done is so helpful. A lovely home for all residents, in other words home from home.
02 December 2025
Mum enjoyed her first stay in a care home. She felt safe and secure. The staff were caring and treated Mum with dignity. Her room was comfortable and cosy with a lovely ensuite. I can highly recommend Hanford Court, and if Mum needs respite agai,n then I will have no hesitation in choosing Hanford
Court.
01 December 2025
Two things I would like to say:
- I was very pleased to obtain respite care for my dad at fairly short notice. Two weeks before he needed care, they managed to offer him a place
- My dad appears a lot more perky after his stay there, with the slight downside that he is more clingy to me and
doesn't want to be left alone, as he clearly has had more company there
04 November 2025
My mum's 10 day stay at the home was very satisfactory, she was as happy on the day I collected her to go home as the day I left her.
She seemed to have really enjoyed her stay.
The whole of the management and staff couldn't have been more helpful. Really lovely home, I shall definitely use the
respite care again for my mum.
09 October 2025
Mum was comfortable and looked after, but there was a problem with the timing of medication. My son spoke to the staff, but the situation was still hit and miss.
Overall, we were happy with Mum's care.
03 September 2025
My dad was made to feel at home straight away, and he settled in his room with a lovely card, flowers and a coffee as a welcome gesture. He really enjoyed his stay on a week's respite, getting involved in some of the activities and enjoying all the delicious food on offer. All the staff were
fantastic, and on departure, he was given a box of cupcakes, another lovely gesture. First class experience and a break for my mum.
23 July 2025
Great service from start to finish. We will use it again for respite and when the time is right, full time residential care. Thank you!
09 June 2025
From the very first second in the front door, we were made to feel extremely welcome. Our very first impression was "wow, this is lovely." This experience continued throughout the whole of Mum's stay, 15.4.25 - 22.4.25. The atmosphere of the home is fabulous, all of the staff are dedicated to their
job, and absolutely nothing is too much trouble for them. Each and every one of them goes above and beyond. Disappointed that at the moment there are no rooms available for Mum to have another stay. This just goes to show how good it is!
09 June 2025
My stay was excellent in every way except for the food. However, the breakfasts were good. When you're in your 80s or 90s, a pork baguette for a Sunday lunch isn't exactly palatable. I'd much prefer a roast with potatoes and vegetables. Something simple and easy to eat. I feel I'm not alone in this
opinion.
14 April 2025
My Dad has been supported at Hanford for over 2 years by the team on Aynsley Unit. The care he has received has been fabulous, individualised, respectful, kind and caring. They haven't just been wonderful with Dad but have taken the time to get to know us all as a family. From walking through the
door and being welcomed by the reception/admin and management team to the housekeepers, catering, maintenance and activities teams everyone is polite, chatty and makes you feel like part of the team. The care team are remarkable, compassionate, gentle and l cannot commend them highly enough for the care they give.
10 October 2024
Please note that the following observations have already been advised to local management. Some inexperienced members of staff entering bedrooms unannounced. Some staff have poor understanding of English, yet talking with residents partially deaf! More training and supervision is required for these
people who put an extra burden on the regular staff.
Meals were substandard when no supervision was available in the serving area. My room was not serviced for 50% of my 2 week stay. I was expecting a higher standard of professionalism for £1600 per week, most staff were excellent but they faced an uphill task.
10 September 2024
The staff are always pleasant and caring and professional. The facilities are second to none and it has a comfortable homely feel even though we have only been visiting for a few weeks. Would definitely recommend.
05 June 2024
I pop in most weeks and found the reception staff along with the rest of the care staff friendly and welcoming,
I'm very happy with the care and accommodation given by all at Hanford Court Care Home.
Also, the most important person (my friend) seems very happy too.
08 May 2024
I thought there may have been more activities going on during her stay. Mum commented she had lovely carers and the food was excellent. The rooms were a little on the dark side. Sometimes long wait for the telephone to be answered (Sundays only). Otherwise Mum and her daughter had a pleasant
experience.
08 May 2024
My review covers care for my husband which is excellent. The home is clear, offers welcoming coffee and cake to visitors, staff always helpful.
25 April 2024
Nice modern property, staff very friendly building looks well looked after as do all the rooms. I felt Mum was safe and well looked after.
15 April 2024
The staff are always very helpful and the general appearance of the internal surroundings is very pleasant. The patient has to have a riser and lowering bed but we don't think it is up to a good standard. It is not a comfortable mattress.
18 January 2024
Mum's only been there since November. She settled very well. I didn't think she would. From day one the staff and management have remembered her name! So smart and friendly, so far all good. Mum couldn't be in a better place. Thank you!