Brabyns House
Residential care home in Stockport
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Brabyns House is one of four care homes run by Berrycroft Care, a family-run group. It stands in well-kept grounds within the Brabyns conservation area of Marple, Stockport, and retains many period features after upgrades over the years. The home is registered for 39 beds and provides residential, respite and dementia care. The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, with all five key questions also graded Good in its 2021 report.
Shared spaces include comfortable living rooms, rooms for hobbies and activities, and a dining room. The landscaped private gardens are secure and include space for residents who want to garden. Visitors can park on site, and Marple Village's shops and cafés are within walking distance. Care plans cover medical, personal and dietary needs, as well as each resident's likes, dislikes and religious preferences.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 December 2021 · Last inspected 17 November 2021
Inspectors carried out a focused review of infection prevention, medicines, staffing and management at this residential home for older adults, which can house up to 39 people across two floors. They found the home very clean, with protective equipment readily available and used, and staffing judged appropriate to residents' needs. Staff were described as knowledgeable about spotting and reporting risk, and feedback about the management team from people, staff and families was positive.
- The home was very clean and protective equipment was readily available and used
- Staffing levels were judged appropriate for residents' needs
- Staff knew how to identify people at risk and how to report concerns
- The registered manager had good links with local authority and health protection teams, and feedback about management was positive
- Inspectors identified some low-level concerns with medicines and environmental safety, which were put right during or after the inspection
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2024
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 350 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Stockport council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,045 |
| 2025 | £1,113 |
What Stockport council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Brabyns House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Stepping Hill Hospital, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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