Maple Tree Court care home, Kidsgrove
At a Glance
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds64
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-05-30
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What strikes visitors is how residents here stay involved in life rather than withdrawing to their rooms. The atmosphere feels genuinely welcoming, with staff who families describe as approachable and responsive when concerns arise. There's a real emphasis on maintaining dignity and recognising each person's individuality, which families particularly value during those harder moments of the care journey.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth65
- Compassion & dignity65
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership68
- Resident happiness62
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-05-30
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Maple Tree Court was rated Good for effectiveness at its May 2019 inspection. No specific detail is available in the published findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training, food provision, or how the home assesses and responds to residents' changing needs. The home is registered as a dementia specialism, but no evidence about the content or quality of dementia-specific practice is described in the published text. The July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to change the rating.Is this home caring?
Maple Tree Court was rated Good for caring at its May 2019 inspection. No inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or the pace of care are recorded in the published findings. No quotes from residents or relatives are included in what has been released. Staff warmth and compassion are the two most heavily weighted themes in family satisfaction data, at 57.3% and 55.2% respectively, yet this domain card cannot be grounded in specific inspection evidence for this home.Is the home responsive?
Maple Tree Court was rated Good for responsiveness at its May 2019 inspection. No detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, end-of-life care planning, or how the home responds to complaints is available in the published findings. The home is registered for dementia care, which means responsiveness to individual and often non-verbal needs is particularly important. The July 2023 monitoring review did not identify any concerns in this domain.Is the home well-led?
Maple Tree Court was rated Good for leadership at its May 2019 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. A named registered manager, Mrs Natalie Ann Boden, and a nominated individual, Mr Daniel Ryan, are recorded. The home is operated by Anchor Hanover Group, a large national not-for-profit provider. No specific detail about management visibility, governance systems, staff culture, or how the home handles concerns and complaints is included in the published findings. The 2023 monitoring review found no evidence to reassess the rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. They focus on keeping residents engaged through interactive programmes designed to maintain quality of life. For families considering dementia care, it's worth noting that while many residents with dementia are described as settled and content here, the home has shown some variability in managing more complex presentations. The team works to keep residents with dementia engaged and maintaining their dignity, though families should discuss specific care needs during their visit. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Maple Tree Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from Requires Improvement, which is encouraging. However, the published inspection text is very limited in specific detail, so scores reflect the positive direction of travel rather than strong evidenced practice.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes visitors is how residents here stay involved in life rather than withdrawing to their rooms. The atmosphere feels genuinely welcoming, with staff who families describe as approachable and responsive when concerns arise. There's a real emphasis on maintaining dignity and recognising each person's individuality, which families particularly value during those harder moments of the care journey.
What inspectors have recorded
The team's approach centres on treating each resident with genuine respect and recognition. Families particularly appreciate how staff provide emotional support not just to residents but to them too, especially during difficult times. While there have been some concerns raised about specific situations, including infection control during the pandemic and end-of-life processes, the general experience families report is of staff who are friendly, caring and willing to engage with any issues that come up.
How it sits against good practice
Every care journey is unique, and finding the right fit means understanding both strengths and challenges. A visit to Maple Tree Court will give you the clearest picture of whether this could be the right place for your loved one.
Worth a visit
Maple Tree Court on Gloucester Road in Stoke-on-Trent holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, awarded at its last inspection in May 2019 and confirmed as unchanged following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home is a 64-bed service specialising in dementia care and care for adults over 65, run by Anchor Hanover Group, one of the UK's largest not-for-profit care organisations. Importantly, the home previously held a Requires Improvement rating and has since moved to Good across the board, which suggests that leadership identified and addressed weaknesses rather than allowing them to persist. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no information about staffing ratios, activities, food, or the dementia environment are included in what has been released. The Good rating is real, but you cannot rely on it alone for a decision about your parent. This inspection is now over five years old, which is a significant gap in a care home. Before visiting, prepare a list of questions covering night staffing numbers, agency staff use, dementia training content, and how the home communicates with families. On the visit itself, observe how staff speak to residents in corridors, whether they use preferred names, and whether the environment has clear signage and orientation aids for people living with dementia.
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In Their Own Words
How Maple Tree Court care home, Kidsgrove describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where individuality matters through every stage of care
Residential home in Stoke On Trent: True Peace of Mind
Families looking for care in Stoke-on-Trent often discover that Maple Tree Court stands out for treating each resident as the unique person they've always been. This care home has built its reputation on keeping residents engaged and active, with staff who understand that meaningful connection matters just as much as practical care. While the home has faced some challenges, particularly during the pandemic, many families find comfort in the genuine warmth and accessibility of the team here.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. They focus on keeping residents engaged through interactive programmes designed to maintain quality of life.
For families considering dementia care, it's worth noting that while many residents with dementia are described as settled and content here, the home has shown some variability in managing more complex presentations. The team works to keep residents with dementia engaged and maintaining their dignity, though families should discuss specific care needs during their visit.
“Every care journey is unique, and finding the right fit means understanding both strengths and challenges. A visit to Maple Tree Court will give you the clearest picture of whether this could be the right place for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Maple Tree Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from Requires Improvement, which is encouraging. However, the published inspection text is very limited in specific detail, so scores reflect the positive direction of travel rather than strong evidenced practice.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes visitors is how residents here stay involved in life rather than withdrawing to their rooms. The atmosphere feels genuinely welcoming, with staff who families describe as approachable and responsive when concerns arise. There's a real emphasis on maintaining dignity and recognising each person's individuality, which families particularly value during those harder moments of the care journey.
What inspectors have recorded
The team's approach centres on treating each resident with genuine respect and recognition. Families particularly appreciate how staff provide emotional support not just to residents but to them too, especially during difficult times. While there have been some concerns raised about specific situations, including infection control during the pandemic and end-of-life processes, the general experience families report is of staff who are friendly, caring and willing to engage with any issues that come up.
How it sits against good practice
Every care journey is unique, and finding the right fit means understanding both strengths and challenges. A visit to Maple Tree Court will give you the clearest picture of whether this could be the right place for your loved one.
Worth a visit
Maple Tree Court on Gloucester Road in Stoke-on-Trent holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, awarded at its last inspection in May 2019 and confirmed as unchanged following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home is a 64-bed service specialising in dementia care and care for adults over 65, run by Anchor Hanover Group, one of the UK's largest not-for-profit care organisations. Importantly, the home previously held a Requires Improvement rating and has since moved to Good across the board, which suggests that leadership identified and addressed weaknesses rather than allowing them to persist. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no information about staffing ratios, activities, food, or the dementia environment are included in what has been released. The Good rating is real, but you cannot rely on it alone for a decision about your parent. This inspection is now over five years old, which is a significant gap in a care home. Before visiting, prepare a list of questions covering night staffing numbers, agency staff use, dementia training content, and how the home communicates with families. On the visit itself, observe how staff speak to residents in corridors, whether they use preferred names, and whether the environment has clear signage and orientation aids for people living with dementia.
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Let our analysis show you how Maple Tree Court care home, Kidsgrove measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Maple Tree Court care home, Kidsgrove describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where individuality matters through every stage of care
Residential home in Stoke On Trent: True Peace of Mind
Families looking for care in Stoke-on-Trent often discover that Maple Tree Court stands out for treating each resident as the unique person they've always been. This care home has built its reputation on keeping residents engaged and active, with staff who understand that meaningful connection matters just as much as practical care. While the home has faced some challenges, particularly during the pandemic, many families find comfort in the genuine warmth and accessibility of the team here.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. They focus on keeping residents engaged through interactive programmes designed to maintain quality of life.
For families considering dementia care, it's worth noting that while many residents with dementia are described as settled and content here, the home has shown some variability in managing more complex presentations. The team works to keep residents with dementia engaged and maintaining their dignity, though families should discuss specific care needs during their visit.
Management & ethos
The team's approach centres on treating each resident with genuine respect and recognition. Families particularly appreciate how staff provide emotional support not just to residents but to them too, especially during difficult times. While there have been some concerns raised about specific situations, including infection control during the pandemic and end-of-life processes, the general experience families report is of staff who are friendly, caring and willing to engage with any issues that come up.
The home & environment
The home itself is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, creating a pleasant environment for both residents and visitors. Meals here seem to hit the mark too, with families noting that food is both appealing and well-presented. The overall environment supports the kind of active, engaged lifestyle that helps residents maintain their quality of life.
“Every care journey is unique, and finding the right fit means understanding both strengths and challenges. A visit to Maple Tree Court will give you the clearest picture of whether this could be the right place for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
