Sandon House

Sandon House is a residential care home in Ashton-under-lyne, Tameside (OL5 0JG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

New provider since September 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.

About Sandon House

We are Sandon House, a residential care home in Ashton under Lyne, Tameside. We look after older people who can no longer manage at home on their own, including many residents living with dementia. We are a residential home rather than a nursing home, which means our care is about daily living: help with washing and dressing, medication, meals, mobility and the ordinary business of a day, with district nurses and GPs coming in when health care is needed. It also means the atmosphere we aim for is domestic. People get up when they wake, eat where they like, bring their own things with them, and spend their time as they choose. Dementia shapes a good deal of how we work. We keep routines steady, we do not rush people, and we take the trouble to learn what a person's life has been so that we can make sense of what they are telling us now, even when the words have become difficult. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. We keep checking our own practice between inspections, since that is where standards are actually held. Families are a part of life here and are welcome to visit, join us for a meal or raise anything that is bothering them. If you are looking at care in Tameside, come and see us and form your own impression.

Care provided at Sandon House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Sandon House compares in Tameside

Measured against the 43 care homes registered in Tameside. The dark dot is this home.

Size
42 places. Larger than 20 of the 43 homes. The local average is 42 places.
CQC rating
Good. 24 of the 43 homes (56%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Tameside the figure is 56%.
Latest report
15 December 2022. 20 of the 43 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
September 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 43 have registered more recently.
Care offered
Dementia care. Of the 43 homes, 39 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene
5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 28 of the 33 homes that have one.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Tameside.

The local picture: Tameside

What the numbers say about care for older people in Tameside.

What care costs in Tameside, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care£809£1,249 to £1,514 (North West figure, because too few Tameside homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409.)
Nursing care£1,058£1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Tameside homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.)
Residential dementia careNot published separately£1,372 to £1,648 (North West figure, because too few Tameside homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533.)
Nursing dementia careNot published separately£1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Tameside homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.)

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

  • People aged 75 and over: 20,500. Rising to 22,500 by 2035, up 10%
  • People aged 85 and over: 4,800. Rising to 6,800 by 2035, up 41%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 19%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 72%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 13 changed owner, covering 507 beds.
  • Care home beds filled across Tameside: 94%. The 12 month average is 92%.
  • Who pays, across Tameside (estimate): 47% council, 26% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Good to know about Sandon House

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
1 September 2026, less than a year ago.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 18 June 2025.
Run by
HC-One No.5 Limited, which runs 73 adult social care services in England. 17 of the 19 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Nearest GP surgery
Pike Medical Practice, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest hospital
Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, 2.0 miles away.
Nearest railway station
Mossley (Manchester) Station, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.

Local services near Sandon House

The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.

Nearest 24 hour A&E

  • Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, 2 miles away

It is about 2 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.

Nearest GP practices

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Mossley (Manchester) Station, 0.2 miles away
  • Greenfield Station, 2 miles away
  • Stalybridge Station, 2.3 miles away

Around Sandon House

1 mile3 milesH24 hour A&E: Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, 2 miles awayAGP practice: Pike Medical Practice, 0.1 miles awayGGP practice: Pennine Medical Centre, 0.2 miles awayGGP practice: Mossley Medical Practice, 0.3 miles awayGDentist: Mossley Dental Care, 0.1 miles awayDDentist: Apollonia House Dental & Health Care Ltd, 1.3 miles awayDDentist: Oldham Road (Dental Surgery), 1.6 miles awayDPharmacy: McKeevers Chemists, 0.2 miles awayPPharmacy: Chadwick & Hadfield Ltd, 0.3 miles awayPPharmacy: Manor Pharmacy, 1.7 miles awayPRailway station: Mossley (Manchester) Station, 0.2 miles awaySRailway station: Greenfield Station, 2 miles awaySRailway station: Stalybridge Station, 2.3 miles awayS
  • H: Sandon House
  • A: 24 hour A&E
  • G: GP practice
  • D: Dentist
  • P: Pharmacy
  • S: Railway station

Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.

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Common questions about Sandon House

Where is Sandon House located?

Sandon House is a residential care home in Ashton-under-lyne, Tameside, OL5 0JG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Sandon House provide?

Sandon House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Sandon House's CQC rating?

Sandon House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 December 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Sandon House provide dementia care?

Yes. Sandon House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

How many beds does Sandon House have?

Sandon House is registered for up to 42 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.

Questions families ask about Sandon House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Sandon House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Sandon House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Sandon House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

Sandon House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Sandon House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Sandon House

Dementia Care at Sandon House

Tameside General Hospital is 2 miles from the home in a straight line. Dementia shapes a good deal of how Sandon House works, by its own account. It says it keeps routines steady, does not rush people, and learns what a person's life has been so as to make sense of what they are saying now. That last point matters most when words have become difficult. Ask how distress is handled and whether any part of the building is secured. Ask how staffing continuity is managed and what happens as dementia advances.

Residential Care at Sandon House

The most recent overall rating is good, from an inspection on 15 December 2022, though the current registration only began on 1 September 2026. That judgement may therefore relate to a previous provider and should not be credited to this one. Residential care means everyday living support rather than nursing, with district nurses and GPs coming in when health care is needed. North West fees commonly sit between £800 and £1050 a week, while Tameside usually pays about £650 to £800. Only 24 of the 43 homes locally are rated Good or Outstanding, so this rating stands out even with the caveat. Ask what would happen if a resident's needs moved beyond residential care.

Older Person Care at Sandon House

A surgery and a dentist are both 0.1 miles from Sandon House, with the station and a chemist 0.2 miles away. The home is registered for older person care and describes its work as daily living, meaning help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and mobility. It says the atmosphere it aims for is domestic, with people getting up when they wake, eating where they like and bringing their own things. A food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 covers the kitchen, shared by 28 of the 33 local homes that hold one. Ask how many staff are on duty overnight across 42 places. Ask whether getting up when you wake really does survive a busy morning.

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