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.

Amelia House is a 10 bed residential service providing 24 hour care and support to the individuals who reside with us. With our caring, therapeutic and PBS informed approach, led by Registered Manager Rebecca Jackson we have seen over ten people move on into our community services houses or other less restrictive environments.

Amelia House and our community services has won two national awards at the Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2021 and 2022 and been a finalist in 2023.

We provide a steppingstone service or an assessment-based environment to understand a person’s long-term care and support needs and also work hard to provide an independent learning roadmap, building community links, educational or employment opportunities or working closely with professionals to reduce incidents of self-harm, physical aggression or property damage.

We provide full time placements, respite options, shared lives and domiciliary care and support. 

Care specifics provided from Amelia House

There are a range of care types we cater for, including:

• Young Adult Care
• 24/7 Residential Care
• Sensory Impairment Care
• Physical Disability Care
• Respite Care
• Autism Care

We carry out this care in combination with our aim to provide supported living for young adults aged 17+ in order to help them live life to their full potential within a community setting.

Supported Living at Amelia House

We have nine established supported living services within the Wakefield area: West Street, Springhill Mount, Crigglestone House, Oak House, Calder House, Regent Street, Morton House, 169 and Berners House we are also currently working on future developments.

Our Ethos

Our core values include empowering individuals to have a choice in the support they receive, promoting equal opportunities, dignity and respect and providing a safe, secure environment for the people we support. Amelia House helps to transition from ‘caring for’ to ‘working with’ for people we support.

We give the people we support the chance to attend regular meetings and have input on the running of the home and the recruitment of staff.

Activities at Our Young Adults Residential Service

To help engage and encourage the people we support at Amelia House, we offer a wide range of activities. We have a secure garden which provides a therapeutic outdoor environment, and we also have The Hub which is situated within our garden where individuals can access this for sensory time, to engage in activities or to experience a more low stimulus environment.

Support & Independent Living Training

Our skilled staff help the people we support to engage in activities which help promote and upskill their independent living skills.

The people we support will have a dedicated key worker and a plan developed with them and their family. Areas in which we offer support services include:

• Health
• Control over Daily Life
• Personal Cleanliness and Comfort
• Food and Drink
• Personal Safety
• Social Participation and Involvement
• Occupation
• Accommodation Cleanliness and Comfort
• Dignity
• Finances

To learn more about how we support young adults with a variety of care requirements, please contact the team at Amelia House and we’ll be happy to provide more information.

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!