Shamu

Shamu is a residential care home in Stoke On Trent, in the Stoke-on-Trent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by CareTech Community Services, which operates 136 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published October 2019, the CQC rated Shamu Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Shamu has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Stoke-on-Trent. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 84 registered care homes in Stoke-on-Trent. The nearest to Shamu include Jasmine, Poplars and Regent Road. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.