The Beeches
The Beeches is a residential care home in Dukinfield, Tameside (SK16 5BJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
New provider since November 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.
About The Beeches
We are The Beeches, a residential care home in Dukinfield, Tameside. People come to us when living at home has become difficult, and our aim is to make the move feel less like an upheaval and more like settling somewhere familiar. We support older people, younger adults, people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and we take time at the outset to understand what each person wants their life here to look like. Much of that work is practical. We find out how someone likes their mornings to go, what they would rather do for themselves, where they need a steady hand, and we write that down so every member of our team works the same way. Where memory is affected we keep routines and surroundings consistent, because familiarity does more for confidence than any amount of reassurance. For residents whose mobility is restricted, we plan equipment and support so that moving about the building stays possible rather than becoming something to be managed. Our last overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good. We are glad of it, though the things residents and families tell us matter just as much, and we would rather hear a concern early than find out about it in a survey. Families are welcome whenever it suits them. We will always tell you honestly whether we are the right home for the person you are asking about, and if we are not, we will say so.
Care provided at The Beeches
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 32 residents
- Last CQC inspection: 7 November 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How The Beeches compares in Tameside
Measured against the 47 care homes for older people registered in Tameside. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 32 places. Smaller than 36 of the 47 homes. The local average is 43 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 27 of the 47 homes (57%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Tameside the figure is 57%.
- Latest report
- 7 November 2023. 14 of the 47 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 47 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 47 homes, 44 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people 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 care | What the council pays | What 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 care | Not 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 care | Not 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 4.2 miles: 13 Windsor Road Newton Heath Manchester. Application for a 7 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 9 December 2025. Approved 29 January 2026.
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 The Beeches
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 3 November 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- WT CC OPCO 2 Limited, which runs 14 adult social care services in England. 12 of the 14 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Dukinfield Medical Practice, 0.7 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, 1.6 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Flowery Field Station, 0.6 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 The Beeches
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, 1.6 miles away
It is about 1.6 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
- Dukinfield Medical Practice, 0.7 miles away
- Grosvenor Medical Centre, 1 mile away
- Town Hall Surgery, 1.1 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Bupa Dental Care Stalybridge, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
- Silverdale Dental Practice, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
- Tameside and Glossop Primary Care, 1.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Lad Rj Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Newton Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
- Well, 1 mile away
Nearest railway stations
- Flowery Field Station, 0.6 miles away
- Hyde North Station, 0.6 miles away
- Newton for Hyde Station, 0.9 miles away
Around The Beeches
- H: The Beeches
- 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 The Beeches
Where is The Beeches located?
The Beeches is a residential care home in Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5BJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Beeches provide?
The Beeches is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Beeches's CQC rating?
The Beeches is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 November 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Beeches provide dementia care?
Yes. The Beeches supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does The Beeches have?
The Beeches is registered for up to 32 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about The Beeches
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Beeches 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. The Beeches 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?
Yes. Yes. The Beeches supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
The Beeches 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.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from The Beeches. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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