Care Homes in Cheadle
Cheadle has 5 CQC registered care homes. 5 are rated Good. 3 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Cheadle at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Cheadle, to help you judge the options below.
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council pays, residential care: £1,113 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514, median £1,409
- Care home beds filled across Stockport: 90%. The 12 month average is 90%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 74
- People aged 75 and over: 32,400. Rising to 36,000 by 2035, up 11%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 245 beds.
- Who pays, across Stockport (estimate): 45% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,200. Rising to 5,000 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 9,000. Rising to 12,300 by 2035, up 37%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Land Adjacent To Mill Lane Cheadle. Application for a 95 bed care home. Submitted 12 August 2025. Approved 20 October 2026. (2 miles away)
- Marion Lauder House 20 Lincombe Road Manchester. Application for a 49 bed care home. Submitted 15 October 2026. Decision pending. (2.2 miles away)
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Choosing a Care Home in Cheadle and What to Look For
What residential care provides
All five providers here are residential care homes, which means staff are on site through the day and night to help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and the ordinary rhythm of a day. Clinical input comes from a general practitioner or community nurse called in as needed rather than from nurses based in the building. For most families the things that end up mattering are how stable the staff team is, how residents spend their time, and whether somebody can hold on to a little of their own routine.
When the ratings are identical
Griffin Lodge, Abney Court and Oakview Residential Care Home all hold Good ratings, as do the two remaining homes on the list. Consistency across a whole local market is reassuring, and it also means the rating will not narrow anything down for you. The reports sitting behind an identical word are not interchangeable, though. One home may have been commended for activities and another for how it manages medicines or supports people at the end of life, and those specifics will matter far more to your decision than the label they share.
What to look for on a visit
Go at a busy time, late morning or around a meal, and unannounced if the home permits it. Notice whether residents are occupied or simply seated, whether staff address people by name, and how long anyone asking for help has to wait. Ask how long the current team has been in post, because stable staffing underpins nearly everything else. Ask what the most recent inspection praised and what it asked the home to improve, since even a Good report contains both.
Arranging and Funding a Placement
Start with the assessment
The person moving is entitled to a care needs assessment, and settling need before fees keeps everything in a sensible order. It is carried out by the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council social care team, the authority responsible for assessing need and arranging funded support, and anyone who appears to need help may request one whatever their savings. The assessor considers daily living, mobility, memory and risk, then recommends what level of care fits.
Working out who pays
A financial assessment follows and examines income, savings and, where the move is permanent, the value of property. Where capital falls below the national threshold the local authority may contribute part or all of the weekly fee, while those with greater means are expected to fund themselves. A deferred payment arrangement can help where wealth is tied up in a house that is not being sold. Some people qualify for NHS continuing healthcare, which applies where needs are primarily clinical.
Comparing on the things that differ
With ratings level across the list, visit more than one and compare what you saw rather than what you read. Each profile links to the full inspection report for that home.
5 care homes in Cheadle
- Ashbourne House · 147-149 Gatley Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 4PD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Casequest Limited
We at Ashbourne House Stockport are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Cheadle, where older people can enjoy comfortable surroundings, compassionate support, and a genuine sense of community. Our home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Abney Court · Abney Park, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2PD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Abney Court is a residential care home in Cheadle, Stockport. We are home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia, people living with mental health conditions and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Oakview Residential Care Home · 19 Oakwood Avenue, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 4LR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr Mohedeen Assrafally & Mrs Bibi Toridah Assrafally
Oakview Residential Care Home provides residential care in Cheadle for older people, including people living with dementia. We offer permanent places and shorter respite stays. We are a home rather than an institution, and we work at...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Royal College Manchester · Stanley Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 6RQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Seashell Trust
Royal College Manchester, in Cheadle, provides residential care alongside education and therapy for young adults with complex needs. We support autistic people and people with learning disabilities, including those with physical...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Griffin Lodge · 4-5 Griffin Lane, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 3PZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Community Integrated Care
Griffin Lodge is a care home in Cheadle, Stockport, offering residential support for adults. Those living with us include younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability, people with sight or...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Stockport, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North West figure, because too few Stockport homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. | £1,113 | £1,249 to £1,514 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Stockport homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £1,166 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North West figure, because too few Stockport homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533. | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Stockport homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Royal College Manchester, 4 March 2026, Good
- Oakview Residential Care Home, 10 February 2024, Good
- Griffin Lodge, 24 September 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Abney Court, 8 December 2017, Good
- Ashbourne House - Stockport, 13 June 2019, Good
- Griffin Lodge, 24 September 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Cheadle
How many care homes are there in Cheadle?
Cheadle has 5 CQC registered care homes: 5 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Cheadle?
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £1,113 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514 a week. North West figure, because too few Stockport homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. 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.
Which care homes in Cheadle were inspected most recently?
Royal College Manchester (4 March 2026), Oakview Residential Care Home (10 February 2024) and Griffin Lodge (24 September 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.