It’s all in the name – local community invited to christen Stafford care home suites
A new care home in Stafford is asking the community for help naming its suites – and the winner will receive a £250 prize.
Care UK is currently building Hartwood on Cannock Road, and is calling on locals to share four suggestions based on Stafford’s history, places, famous residents or another theme that will represent the community.
Should their suggestions make the cut, the winner will receive a prize worth £250.
The purpose-built care home – which is expected to welcome its first residents in August 2026 – will provide full-time residential and specialist dementia care, as well as short-term respite care, for up to 76 older people.
Michelle Oliphant, Regional Director at Care UK, said: “Within the organisation, all of our care home suites are named after objects, events, people and places that are part of local history. The names reflect our desire to anchor ourselves in the local community while giving future residents an opportunity to reminisce about the area.
“Stafford is rich in history and I’m sure locals have countless stories to tell. We’re excited to hear what the community thinks the suites of our new care home should be named, and the prize could be used to support a local initiative, group or charity.
“Whether you think the suites should be named after famous residents or local beauty spots, we can’t wait to hear your suggestions!”
Designed to enable residents to lead active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Hartwood will incorporate plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities. The layout of the building will be configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge/dining room to facilitate the creation of close-knit communities.
For general information about the home and to submit your entry, please visit careuk.com/care-homes/hartwood-stafford.
