Abbey Hey in Oldham near Manchester, is a purpose-built 36-bed residential care home specialising in dementia-related care. We also provide short term respite care to help families and loved ones take a break from their caring roles.

We adopt a compassionate, caring approach, placing each of our residents at the heart of everything we do. We are underpinned by respect and trust, so all our residents feel settled and cared for during their stay. Independence is encouraged so that all residents maintain a sense of purpose and their dignity isn’t compromised.

Kim Pearce is the Registered Manager, heading up a network of experienced, dedicated staff who cater to the individual care needs of residents, day and night. Our talented chef curates a specialist menu that covers different dietary requirements, and all meals are prepared in-house so they are nutritiously balanced.

Nursing care excellence at Abbey Hey Care Home

Abbey Hey is rated ‘Excellent’ on the Oldham Local Authority Quality Framework and has been praised for the dignified manner in the inclusive work we do, together with next-of-kin, to improve the personalised support to our residents. We have excellent working relationships with local professionals (Mental Health Team, GPs, Nurses, Commissioners and more), and have a strong reputation for providing good quality care to our residents.

Facilities and activities

We aim to make residents and families feel as comfortable as possible when visiting Abbey Hey, which is why we offer car parking and Wi-Fi, as well as inviting pets to come and stop by, too. We run a full activities programme that includes regular outings to cafes, garden centres, on-site entertainment, hair appointments and much more.

Widely considered one of the top places to visit in Oldham, our trips to Alexandra Park allow residents to enjoy the scenic views of the boating lake and pavilion garden, topped off with a hot drink from the cafe. We are also located less than a 10 minute drive from Lees Park which has stunning sights over local Hartshead Pike.

Abbey Hey is ideally situated to nearby transport links that allow for easy access to the centre of Manchester and Oldham. We are a 30 minute tram ride away from Manchester central where there are plenty of eateries, galleries, shops and museums on offer. We are also just a few minutes’ walk away from the 425 Glodwick Road bus stop to Oldham where the Spindles Town Square shopping centre and Oldham Coliseum Theatre are within walking distance.

For residents looking for a change of scenery or wanting to relive their cricketing days, we are just a 10 minute walk to Glodwick Cricket Club which boasts a rich 100-year heritage and welcomes visitors on match day.

Allan Court is a 58-room facility situated in Benwell with its own open landscaped gardens. The care home provides a range of care types, including 24/7 residential care, elderly care, younger care, end of life care, respite care and nursing care.

The team at Allan Court prioritise the safety and comfort of residents, with qualified nurses and healthcare assistants to help meet individual needs.

Fresh food and home cooking ensures residents get meals which are both nourishing and suitable for all dietary concerns, while also ensuring residents can socialise with others if they wish to. The building features three dining rooms and five lounge areas, giving plenty of room for all residents – rooms are also suitable for wheelchair users as a result of the carefully designed facilities.

To help keep residents entertained, Tai Chi and aromatherapy sessions are held, along with plenty of outside entertainers brought in for a variety of acts. Summer and winter fayres are held, along with coffee mornings, to help encourage residents’ family and friends to attend and socialise.

Close by to the Benwell area, the home is within easy reach of transport links, local shops and the high street, while the home provides a range of regular services including a hairdresser, dentist and chiropodist – with an optician and physiotherapist available for an additional charge.

Rooms come with an en suite, a phone point and free internet access, while there is ample parking for visitors. Visiting is encouraged and can be around the clock, but family and friends are urged to avoid meal times where possible.

What the Press Say about Allan Court Care Home

“Allan Court has been recognised as one of the 20 top-rated Care Homes… based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends.”

We promote individualised person-centred care in a relaxed and safe atmosphere, while encouraging independence, choice and dignity throughout all that we do.

Registered Manager Jennie Green heads a strong team of experienced and trained staff to ensure that the individual care needs of our residents are met with dignity and passion, while ensuring the care home feels like a ‘home from home’.

We have excellent working relationships with local professionals (GPs, nurses, commissioners, etc.) and we have a strong reputation for providing good quality care to our residents.

Facilities at Birch Tree Manor

At Birch Tree Manor nursing home, we have our own dedicated chef, allowing us to cater for individual needs and preferences, including specific cultural and religious dietary requirements. The meals we offer are appetising and nutritious so that residents receive a well-balanced diet.

Facilities at Birch Tree Manor also include car parking, Wi-Fi and regular newspaper deliveries, and as a pet-friendly premises we encourage family and friends to bring their well-behaved animals along to visit.

Activities at Birch Tree Manor

Our designated activities coordinators offer a full weekly programme to keep residents engaged and stimulated. We listen carefully to their favourite pastimes and interests to ensure there is something for everyone to participate in. 

We lead some gentle physical activities in our dedicated exercise room, as well as arts and crafts, puzzles and sharing photos to keep residents’ brains active. 

We are ideally situated near to local parks, shops and garden centres for our residents to visit assisted by our team. Other activities include:

• Entertainment and live music
• Church services led by a local reverend
• Hairdressing
• Chiropody

Local amenities near Birch Tree Manor

Our prime location means that we are walking distance from most of the main local amenities:

• 7-minute drive / 20-minute walk to Port Sunlight River Park where you can take in the stunning views across the River Mersey
• Less than a 10-minute walk to Port Sunlight Garden Centre
• 5-minute walk to Port Sunlight Bowling Club
• Around a 10-minute walk to Mayer Park where there is a nature area, seating, historic features and wheelchair accessible paths
• 5-minute walk to Christ Church, renowned for its distinctive Gothic architecture

Transport links near Birch Tree Manor

Birch Tree Manor has good transport links with the 1, 2, 41 and 42 buses all stopping within a five-minute walk from the care home. Port Sunlight train station is less than a 10-minute walk away from the care home, from which it is approximately a 20-minute train ride across the River Mersey into Liverpool.x

Jobs at Birch Tree Manor

We are always on the look out for new talent to join our team – if this sounds like you, then take a look at our Careers and Vacancies page to view the current jobs available at Birch Tree Manor and send us your CV – we look forward to hearing from you!

Bracken Tor House in Okehampton, Devon, is a 7-bed care home for younger people with learning disabilities and associated mental health issues. From Bracken Tor House, we also run Reach Out Devon – an enablement service registered for personal care – where we support younger adults in the community and in the comfort of their homes. We can also provide short term respite care to help families and loved ones take a break from their caring roles.

To the rear of the property we have a small garden with a barbecue area as well as outdoor games for residents to enjoy. Four vehicles can fit on our drive, with additional parking on the street for visitors.

We promote individualised person-centred care in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, encouraging independence, choice and dignity throughout all that we do.

Sarah Pyne is the Registered Manager, and together with a strong team of experienced and trained staff, works throughout the day and night to ensure that our residents’ individual care needs are met with dignity and passion and that the care home feels like a ‘home from home’.

We are able to cater for individual dietary needs and preferences including specific cultural and religious dietary requirements.

Bracken Tor offers car parking, WiFi, is pet-friendly and provides a wide range of other services, including a full activities programme which is centred around every resident’s individual choices.

The aim of Bracken Tor is to provide a safe, secure and happy home life.

We have excellent working relationships with local professionals (GPs, Community Nurses, Commissioners etc.) and we have a strong reputation for providing good quality care to our residents.

Situated a short way from the Birmingham city centre, Bromford Lane Care Centre has a capacity for 116 residents. Our NVQ qualified nurses and carers provide care for those in need of specialist care, including dementia, stroke and Alzheimer’s suffers as well as elderly care and end of life care.

We promote individual, person-centred care in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, encouraging independence, choice and dignity throughout all that we do.

This care home in Birmingham is managed by Judy Williams, with staff on rotas to ensure that all residents receive the care they need around the clock. Staff speak English, Romanian and Urdu, allowing for easy communication for residents.

Featuring a large kitchen and two regular cooks, Bromford Lane residents are well catered for when it comes to dietary requirements. The site also features a large garden with plenty of flowers to enjoy from a shaded seating area.

Bromford Lane Care Centre is pet friendly should families wish to bring dogs, meanwhile, our resident cat helps to keep service users company. Internet access is also available for residents who wish to use this service.

Facilities, Services & Activities at Bromford Lane Care Home

We like to keep residents’ minds active, which is why we have an activities team at the Bromford Lane nursing home. Singing, bingo, film screenings, baking and craft sessions all help to keep residents busy, tailoring activities to individuals physical disabilities.

Close to local shops, we can arrange for trips to be taken, even to the seaside on occasion, providing exercise, fresh air and physical stimulation for residents.

Within our large commercial kitchen, we have a head chef on site providing three nutritious meals a day and variety of snacks available as and when residents want them. A large, secure patio area is also available to residents in good weather, with lawn space and potted plants.

Facilities & Activities at Cleveland View Care Home, Middlesbrough

Cleveland View Care Home is situated close to the main bus route into the centre of town for the convenience of residents and visitors.

We love to keep our residents stimulated and provide a range of activities, including crafts and games. In addition to this, we also arrange for trips to the theatre, local eateries and – weather permitting – to the beach.

Heather Taylor manages a team of nurses and care assistants – including three activity coordinators – providing 24-hour nursing care and a regular schedule of entertainment every day of the week. All the rooms come with a single en-suite, including a shower, giving residents their own space and privacy.

The team caters for a range of care types, including elderly care, dementia care, end of life care, nursing care, as well as caring for residents with head injury or other mental health issues. There is also a carers group set up by relatives and residents which focuses on creating a support network – family and friends are also involved in running activity groups for residents.

Fresh food is prepared on site, ensuring residents always have home cooked meals to enjoy. The care home is close to plenty of public facilities, including local shops, gardens, transport links and a leisure centre.

Crossgate has a cinema room, music room, hairdressing salon, cafe and lounge, ensuring that there is always something for residents to do and somewhere for them to relax and socialise. Activities range from music and art therapy to aromatherapy and visiting entertainment acts. Day trips are arranged according to resident choices, giving them a say in the places they’d like to visit; previous examples include museums and the seaside.

Visiting times are 24/7, though staff ask visitors to avoid meal times where possible. Crossgate also encourage adapting visits to suit residents and visitors alike, using the ‘Come On In’ initiative, creating a more comfortable and meaningful experience for everyone.

Care at De Baliol Care Home

The team at De Baliol value friendship and work to deliver the best possible care, allowing residents to enjoy their lives in comfort. Under the management of Danielle Carter and her qualified team of nurses and care assistants – who speak English and Filipino – new residents are given a dedicated carer to ensure a smooth transition and to provide support. We have 72 members of staff to ensure this is possible so we can provide the best elderly care in Northumberland and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.

A care plan will be drawn up to meet your individual requirements regarding the services and treatment available. These include:

• 24/7 Nursing Care
• 24/7 Residential Care
• Elderly Care
• Younger Care
• End of Life Care
• Respite Care
• Physical Disability Care
• Long-Term Stay
• Day Care
• Nursing Care

Facilities at De Baliol Care Home

With a friendly, in-house chef,  most dietary and nutritional requirements can be catered for and a menu created with input from yourself and your family. Fresh food and home cooking are always on the menu to give residents a well-balanced diet. There are two dining rooms and two lounges where residents can unwind and socialise throughout the day, promoting an independent, comfortable environment.

Our outdoor areas feature a large garden and gazebo with a sitting area in which to relax, while a play area for visiting children means residents can spend quality time with family and friends. There are also phone points and free internet access throughout the care home so residents can stay connected with their families and friends for person-centred care.

De Baliol has plenty of parking and visiting hours run 24/7 – but we ask that visitors avoid meal times where possible.

Activities at De Baliol Care Home

The team at De Baliol like to keep residents stimulated both mentally and physically, which is why a number of activities are regularly scheduled by two dedicated activity coordinators. Tai Chi, mind exercise sessions, bingo, baking and sing-alongs are just some of the ways residents are kept entertained, active and happy.

Day trips are organised – including trips to the coast nearby – to give residents new places to explore and enjoy, while the facility itself features a hairdressing salon and hairdresser to give a personal experience without having to leave the home. Themed days, barbecues and fayres are also set up for family days at the home.

De Baliol also features a recently-opened, dedicated dementia wing for residents who require specialised care in relation to their condition. This allows staff to work with residents who share the same needs more closely.

Local amenities near De Baliol Care Home

De Baliol is ideally situated very close to some great spots, most notably Newbiggin-by-the-Sea bay which is less than a 10-minute walk away. Here, there is the “Couple” statue by Sean Henry installed on the breakwater in 2007, which has become a popular tourist attraction. There are also some delicious fish and chip eateries along the beachfront, along with other restaurants and cafes to enjoy all year round. 

The beautiful Plessy Woods is just a 16-minute drive from the care home where residents enjoy picnics to socialise in the sun during the summer or a crisp autumn stroll. 

For those wanting to plan a day trip to somewhere nearby, the Woodhorn Museum is less than a 10-minute drive away. A converted coal mine full of history, visitors can experience tours, talks, exhibitions and events so there’s plenty to fit in!

Transport links near De Baliol Care Home

There are a number of bus stops located very close to the care home, perfect for day trips and visiting family. Nearby bus stops can be found at the police station and the sports centre which are just a couple of minutes’ walk away.

The Morpeth, Widdrington and Pegswood railway stations are also within a 15-minute drive from the care home. From here, residents and visitors can travel to local places of interest with ease, such as Newcastle upon Tyne which can be reached within 30 minutes on the train.

Jobs at De Baliol Care Home

If you are looking to join an experienced, friendly nursing home in Northumberland and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, the team at De Baliol would love to hear from you. Head over to our Careers and Vacancies page to view the current job roles available at the care home and submit your CV – it couldn’t be easier!

Victoria Lee manages a team of trained nurses and carers, delivering quality, compassionate care. Featuring specialist dementia suites, a care plan can be tailored for all residents, because it is important that you feel safe, comfortable and welcome. The team at Donwell house provide 24/7 residential care, elderly care, end of life care and nursing care, as well as respite care for carers who require a short break or assistance.

Rooms are available with WiFi and pets are allowed, helping to make residents more comfortable. There en suite rooms at Donwell House and enclosed patio areas, as well as lawn areas, giving residents some much needed outdoor space to relax in.

Light and airy dining and lounge areas provide places for residents to relax and socialise at their leisure. Fresh, home-cooked meals are provided by our chefs to ensure dietary and nutritional needs of residents are met at all times, creating a varied menu whether you’re only with the team for a short spell as respite or long term.

Activities and day trips are arranged on a regular basis to provide residents with a source of entertainment and stimulation while staying at Donwell House – this includes weekly bus outings, visits from the local church and trips to local attractions such as the galleries and shopping centres.

Within easy reach of local amenities, and situated between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland, there is plenty to see and do. Suitable leisure centre and cinema facilities are close by for residents to utilise and visit, along with a local high street and public transport links.

Family fun days are often arranged for good weather, with music, food and a bouncy castle to help residents relax and socialise with their family and friends. With a carpark on site and disabled access, visiting times are available around the clock – though we do ask visitors to avoid mealtimes where possible to avoid any inconvenience to residents.

Facilities, Services & Activities

Located close to the countryside, public transport in the area runs a dedicated service on Wednesdays and Fridays, with local amenities a short taxi ride away. We display a regular table of events to keep residents entertained, as well as having good links with local hairdressers and chiropodists.

In addition to our beautiful gardens which residents can enjoy, we keep our own hens and encourage residents to help take part in looking after them each Wednesday afternoon. Family days are regularly arranged with garden fetes, coffee mornings, afternoon tea and much more to help residents socialise with loved ones.

Here at Elton Hall, we are happy to showcase a 5-star food hygiene rating, highlighting the pride we have always had in our kitchens and the preparation of the quality food we offer our residents. The menu our luxury residential home is varied, catering to all likes and dislikes, we ensure nutritious meals are always provided for a balanced diet – we even encourage visitors to dine with relatives.