Millbrook Care Centre
CQC Good
Millbrook Care Centre is a 46-bed residential care home in Stalybridge, North West England.
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Dementia care homes in Ashton-under-lyne
There are 5 dementia care homes in and around Ashton-under-lyne on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). The largest is Millbrook Care Centre, with 46 beds. The most recent inspection was at Abbey Hey Care Home in January 2024.
Key facts: Ashton-under-lyne
| Dementia care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Tameside usual weekly rate (2025) | £809 |
| Largest | Millbrook Care Centre (46 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Abbey Hey Care Home (January 2024) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Ashton-under-lyne
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
How care costs compare
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Ashton-under-lyne
80% of Ashton-under-lyne’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — in line with the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Ashton-under-lyne
80%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
4 of 5
Of the homes in and around Ashton-under-lyne, 1 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 4 offer residential care.
Based on 5 CQC-rated homes in and around Ashton-under-lyne. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Care homes in Ashton-under-lyne on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (4)
updated September 2026
Stamford Court
CQC Good
Stamford Court is a 41-bed nursing home in Stalybridge, North West England.
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Abbey Hey Care Home
CQC Good
Abbey Hey Care Home is a residential care home with 39 registered beds, run by Care Worldwide in Oldham, Greater Manchester.
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Springfields
CQC Good
Springfields is a 24-bed residential care home in Oldham, Greater Manchester, providing care for people with dementia.
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House prices in Tameside
The average house price in Tameside is £211,304, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £211,304
- Detached
- £368,498
- Semi-detached
- £241,914
- Terraced
- £185,060
- Flats & maisonettes
- £124,201
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Ashton-under-lyne
Residential care homes
4 in Ashton-under-lyneNursing homes
1 in Ashton-under-lyneDementia care homes
5 in Ashton-under-lyneCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Ashton-under-lyne?
AskBart lists 5 dementia care homes in and around Ashton-under-lyne, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Ashton-under-lyne rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Ashton-under-lyne?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Ashton Under Lyne?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ashton Under Lyne:
Near Ashton-under-lyne
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