Which nursing homes in Stockport are included on this page?

Nineteen registered nursing homes currently match this search, and all of them are listed here. They include Arbour Court, Ladybrook Manor, Cheadle Manor Care Home, Appleton Manor, Cherry Tree House and Lynmere Nursing Home. Each name links to a profile giving the registration details and the latest Care Quality Commission judgement. Because the list follows current registration records, it shifts as homes open, close or change what they are registered to provide.

What is worth asking on a visit to a nursing home in Stockport?

Start with staffing, specifically how many registered nurses cover the night shift and how absence is handled. Ask to see the most recent inspection report and invite the manager to talk you through anything the inspectors raised. Look closely at whether residents appear settled and occupied rather than merely supervised. It also helps to ask how families are kept informed and what the arrangements are when someone becomes unwell.

How is a nursing home different from a residential care home?

Residential care homes provide personal support with washing, dressing, meals and medication, delivered by trained care staff. Nursing homes offer the same daily support but keep registered nurses on duty at all hours, so they can manage clinical needs such as complex medication, wound care and long term conditions. Every provider listed on this page is registered as a nursing home. Where nursing input is not needed, a residential setting may suit better and usually costs less.

Will Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council pay towards a nursing home place?

It may, provided the person is assessed as needing that level of care and their finances fall within the nationally set thresholds. The needs assessment comes first and a financial assessment follows, looking at income, savings and capital. Where someone's needs stem mainly from health rather than social care, continuing healthcare funding from the health service can cover the whole cost instead. Self funding residents may still receive a contribution towards the nursing part of their fee.

How do I request a care needs assessment in Stockport?

Approach the adult social care team at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and ask for a care needs assessment. It is free, and anyone who appears to need care and support has a legal right to one whatever their means. An assessor will consider mobility, daily living, health conditions and the help already in place before setting out a recommendation. If the person is in hospital, ward staff can make the referral before discharge is arranged.

When should families in Stockport begin looking at nursing homes?

Begin as soon as nursing care looks likely rather than waiting for a crisis to force the issue. Assessments, financial checks and waiting lists each take time, and well regarded homes tend to have the fewest vacancies. Starting early leaves room to visit properly, read inspection reports at leisure and involve the person who will be moving. If a discharge date is looming, tell the ward you need time to look rather than accepting the first available place.

Nursing Homes in Stockport

Stockport has 22 CQC registered nursing homes. 10 are rated Good, 7 Requires improvement, and 5 have not yet been rated. 7 of the 22 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Stockport at a glance

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

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%

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What Nursing Care in Stockport Involves and How to Judge It

Round the clock cover by a registered nurse is the feature that sets these homes apart from residential care, and it is the reason a nursing home becomes the right answer once someone's health needs move beyond what care staff can safely manage alone. Nineteen homes in Stockport hold that registration with the Care Quality Commission. What they do not share is a consistent inspection record, which makes reading the detail unusually important here.

Where the Ratings Sit and What They Signify

Ten of the nineteen hold a Good rating, among them Arbour Court, Ladybrook Manor, Cheadle Manor Care Home, Appleton Manor and Cherry Tree House. Seven carry a Requires Improvement judgement, including Bramhall Manor Care Home, Bamford Grange Care Home, Hilltop Court Nursing Home, Stable Steps Care Centre and Abbeyfield House. Two, Cheadle Grange Care Home among them, have not yet been given a published rating. A Requires Improvement judgement is not in itself a reason to strike a home off the list, but it does place an obligation on you to read why the rating was given and to ask the manager exactly what has been put right since inspectors last visited.

What to Look For on a Visit

Nursing numbers are the first thing to establish. Ask how many registered nurses are on duty overnight as well as during the day, and how gaps get filled when someone is off sick. Watch how staff speak to residents rather than how they speak to you, because that tells you more about daily life than any brochure will. Ask too what happens if health declines, and whether the home can continue caring for someone approaching the end of life, which spares a distressing move at the worst possible moment.

Arranging an Assessment and Meeting the Cost

A care needs assessment is the proper first step, and it is free to anyone who appears to need care and support, whatever their savings. It establishes whether nursing care is genuinely required or whether residential care or support at home would meet the need just as well. Contact Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care, the authority responsible for assessing people who live in Stockport and for arranging funded support where someone meets the criteria. Request it sooner rather than later, because assessments take time to organise and a hospital discharge can otherwise compress the whole decision into a few days.

Financial Assessment and Help With Fees

A financial assessment follows, weighing income, savings and capital against nationally set thresholds to work out who pays what. Someone funding their own place may still qualify for a contribution from the health service towards the nursing element of the fee. Where health needs are substantial and ongoing, it is worth asking to be assessed for continuing healthcare funding, which meets the full cost when the criteria are satisfied.

Understanding the Weekly Fee

Fees at nursing homes run above residential rates because of the qualified staffing required, and they differ across the homes listed here according to the room, the setting and how complex the care is. Ask for a written breakdown, check precisely what is covered and what is billed as an extra, and confirm how much notice you would be given of any rise.

22 nursing homes in Stockport

Manor Care Home · 177 Stockport Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 2DP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by New Care Cheadle (OPCO) Limited
Cheadle Manor Care Home provides nursing care to older adults and to some younger adults in Cheadle, with respite stays available. We support residents living with dementia and residents with a physical disability. Having qualified nurses...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Abbeyfield House · 114-116 Gatley Road, Gatley, Stockport, SK8 4AB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Caritas Services Limited
Abbeyfield House in Gatley provides nursing and personal care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Appleton Manor · Lingard Lane, Manchester, Stockport, SK6 2QT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
We at Appleton Manor are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in Manchester, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and individuals living with complex needs across the Stockport area. Nestled...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
92 Barcicroft Road · 92 Barcicroft Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK4 3PJ
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Francis House Families Limited
We are 92 Barcicroft Road in Stockport, a small nursing home supporting adults, including younger adults, whose health needs require qualified nursing alongside everyday care. We particularly support people with physical disabilities, and...
Specialisms: Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
92 Barcicroft Road · 92 Barcicroft Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK4 3PJ
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Francis House Family Trust
92 Barcicroft Road is a small nursing home in Stockport. We care for younger adults with physical disabilities whose health needs require qualified nursing support rather than residential care alone. Living somewhere small with nursing...
Specialisms: Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Adswood Lodge · 60 Adswood Lane West, Stockport, Stockport, SK3 8HZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Adswood Lodge Health Care Limited
Adswood Lodge is a nursing home in Stockport. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia, people living with a mental health condition and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Arbour Court · Buxton Lane, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 7QL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
We at Arbour Court are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of Stockport, providing a safe and welcoming home for older people who need expert nursing, dementia, and mental health support. Set within the Stockport...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care
Bamford Grange Care Home · 239 Adswood Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK3 8PA
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Lentulus Properties Limited
Bamford Grange Care Home is a nursing home in Stockport. We care for older people who need nursing support, adults living with dementia, adults with mental health needs, adults who are autistic or have a learning disability, and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bowerfield Court · Broadwood Close, Stockport, Stockport, SK12 2NJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Maria Mallaband 17 Limited
Bowerfield Court is a nursing home in Stockport. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, and for people with physical disabilities....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bowerfield Court · 3 Broadwood Close, Stockport, Stockport, SK12 2NJ
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Highgate Care Services (North) Ltd.
Bowerfield Court is a nursing home in Stockport, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with a physical disability. Having qualified nurses on site at every hour is what allows us to look after...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Bowerfield House · 1 Broadwood Close, Stockport, Stockport, SK12 2NJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bowerfield House Limited
Bowerfield House is a nursing home in Stockport, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. Much of our work is with people living with dementia whose health needs require nursing rather than residential care, and we also offer respite...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Respite Care
Bowerfield House · 1 Broadwood Close, Stockport, Stockport, SK12 2NJ
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Highgate Care Services (North) Ltd.
Bowerfield House is a nursing home in Stockport, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia. Having qualified nurses on site at all hours is what allows us to look after people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults
Bramhall Manor Care Home · Hardy Drive, Stockport, Stockport, SK7 2BW
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by New Care Opco (Woodford) Limited
Bramhall Manor Care Home is a nursing and residential setting in Stockport. We care for older people and younger adults, including people who need nursing support, people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cheadle Grange Care Home · 265a Edgeley Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK3 0TR
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by North Bay Care Service Ltd
Cheadle Grange is a nursing home in Stockport caring for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia or mental ill health. Qualified nurses are on duty throughout the day and night. Nursing on the premises means...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cherry Tree House · 167 Compstall Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 4JA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by London And Manchester Healthcare (Romiley) Ltd
Cherry Tree House is a nursing home in Stockport, and we care for a wide range of people. Older people whose health needs go beyond residential care. Younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing. People living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hilltop Court Nursing Home · Dodge Hill, Stockport, Stockport, SK4 1RD
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Hilltop Court Nursing Home is a nursing home in Stockport. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with sight or hearing loss and people managing mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Ladybrook Manor · 1 Dairyground Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK7 2HW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited
We at Ladybrook Manor are proud to offer a warm and welcoming nursing home in the heart of Stockport, where compassionate care meets a genuine sense of community. Our home provides specialised nursing care for older people, alongside...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lynmere Nursing Home · 278 Buxton Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK2 7AN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by RMD Care Services Limited
Lynmere Nursing Home is in Stockport, and we provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs require qualified nurses on hand at any hour. Many of our residents live with significant physical disabilities,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Marple Dale Hall - The New Windsor · Dale Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK6 6NL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
We at Marple Dale Hall, The New Windsor are proud to offer nursing home care in a warm and welcoming setting in Stockport, where residents receive the specialist support they need in surroundings designed to feel like home. Set within the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Newlands Nursing & Residential Home · 122 Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK4 4JY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
We at Newlands Nursing & Residential Home offer dedicated nursing care in a welcoming residential setting in Stockport, providing a true home from home for older people and younger adults across the local community and wider North West...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Plane Tree Court · 11-13 St Lesmo Road, Stockport, Stockport, SK3 0TX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Altruistic Care Limited
We are Plane Tree Court, a nursing home in Stockport. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we take respite admissions as well as...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Stable Steps Care Centre · 47 Adswood Lane West, Stockport, Stockport, SK3 8HZ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Stable Steps LTD
We are Stable Steps Care Centre, a nursing home in Stockport. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we take respite admissions alongside permanent residents. Because...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, 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

Hilltop Court Nursing Home, 24 August 2026, Requires improvement
Bramhall Manor Care Home, 19 June 2026, Requires improvement
Stable Steps Care Centre, 10 November 2025, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Appleton Manor, 19 March 2020, Good
Newlands Nursing & Residential Home, 11 May 2021, Good
Bamford Grange Care Home, 18 August 2022, Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Stockport

How many nursing homes are there in Stockport?

Stockport has 22 CQC registered nursing homes: 10 Good, 7 Requires improvement, 5 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Stockport?

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 nursing homes in Stockport were inspected most recently?

Hilltop Court Nursing Home (24 August 2026), Bramhall Manor Care Home (19 June 2026) and Stable Steps Care Centre (10 November 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.