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.

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!