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Residential care homes in Gatley

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There are 10 residential care homes in and around Gatley on AskBart. 70% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,545 a week, while Manchester usually pays £866. The largest is Ringway Mews Care Home, with 150 beds.

care homes
10
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
70%
typical residential fee
£1,545/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Manchester council pays
£866/wk

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Care homes in Gatley (10)

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0 in Gatley, 10 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate

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Distance
Abney Court Care HomeGood£1,545803.4 mi—1.0 mi
Ashbourne House - StockportGood · Jun 2019On request232.6 mi—0.2 mi
Ashley House Residential HomeGood · Oct 2021On request182.8 mi—2.3 mi
Cheadle Manor Care HomeGood · Jan 2023On request683.1 mi—1.2 mi
Cherryfield HouseGood · Feb 2024On request291.8 mi—2.6 mi
Holmfield CareGood · Dec 2023On request242.9 mi—2.2 mi
Laurel Court (Didsbury)Requires improvement · Feb 2026On request912.1 mi—2.7 mi
Marion Lauder HouseRequires improvement · Jun 2023On request791.8 mi—2.1 mi
Ringway Mews Care HomeInadequate · Jul 2026On request1501.6 mi—0.9 mi
WellcroftGood · Jan 2020On request422.2 mi—0.3 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Gatley in numbers

70% of Gatley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 10 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Gatley costs about £1,545/week, while Manchester’s published usual rate is around £866/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £679/week (about £35,308/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Manchester council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed10
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 10 (70%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,545
Manchester usual weekly rate (2025)£866
LargestRingway Mews Care Home (150 beds)
Most recently inspectedCherryfield House (December 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 10 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 8 · Respite 2
Average house price, Stockport (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£314,495
Good7
Requires improvement2
Inadequate1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Gatley£1,545/wk
  • Dementia, Gatley£1,545/wk
  • Stockport average£1,177/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Manchester usual rate£866/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Stockport. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Manchester's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Stockport

The average house price in Stockport is £314,495, 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
£314,495
Detached
£548,759
Semi-detached
£344,461
Terraced
£251,311
Flats & maisonettes
£173,714

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.

Living in Gatley

  • Green Surroundings
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 91% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Based on Stockport data (town-level not yet available)

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — 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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Mar 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Gatley

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Assist

Assist is a volunteer-led charity based in Withington, (est 1969). Our main focus is to reduce social isolation and loneliness in our local elderly population.We host a weekly lunch club and…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1062675)
Charity

Burnage Good Neighbours

Voluntary Care Group assisting the older people of the area with visiting, shopping, befriending, advice, practical tasks and social activities for our client base. Health related classes for…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1146074)
Charity

Chorlton Good Neighbours

Chorlton Good Neighbours recruits local volunteers to help support older people in Chorlton , Chorlton Park and Whalley Range. Services include transport , visiting and 1-1 support, small DIY and…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1013285)
Charity

Rusholme Fallowfield and Moss Side Good Neighbours

Rusholme Fallowfield and Moss Side Good Neighbours combats the damaging impact of social isolation on the health and wellbeing of older people and adults with health problems or disabilities by…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1182345)
Charity

Levenshulme Good Neighbours

Levenshulme good neighbours supports older people living in the levenshulme area of manchester. our work involves recruiting volunteer befrienders from the area who help people in a wide range of…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163827)
Charity

The Cyril Flint Volunteer Charity

We aim to tackle loneliness and social Isolation in older people in Trafford and parts of South Manchester by offering a free one to one befriending service, accepting referrals of older people…

4.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1146179)

Gatley: health, services and environment

Hospitals near Gatley

Is Gatley a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Gatley

Gatley suits those who value suburban quiet, with strong community facilities and ample parks and allotments to explore. It's not a major care-home hub, so choice may be limited — you'll need to check what's available locally and be prepared to look further afield if options are sparse. Affordability depends on individual home fees; the North West as a whole is broadly more affordable than the South, but you should compare specific care providers against the national average to be sure.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Check the local NHS website for GP surgeries and pharmacies in Gatley; the North West generally has reasonable NHS provision, though waiting times can vary.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is very low — just 2 offences recorded in the most recent data, making it a safe neighbourhood to consider.
  • Family & connection: Think honestly about whether family and friends are close enough to visit regularly; isolation can affect wellbeing, and Gatley's quieter setting may suit some but feel remote for others.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Compare specific care-home fees in Gatley against the national weekly average; the North West tends to offer better value than southern regions, but individual homes vary widely.
  • Transport: Gatley has bus links; check what's available for travel to nearby cities and GP appointments, and whether you'll need a car or rely on public transport.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Gatley appears limited; you may find a small number of local homes, so it's worth researching early and considering options in neighbouring areas if needed.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: With 30 parks and 11 allotments nearby, there's genuine scope for outdoor activity, walking and gardening — a real strength if you're keen on nature.
  • Community: The area has a good range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars (77 and 68 respectively), creating potential for social outings; ask prospective care homes about community groups and activities.
  • Climate: The North West typically sees more rainfall and mild winters than southern England; expect a damp climate, but milder frost.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Gatley's care provision appears modest, so you may need to visit multiple homes or look in surrounding areas to find the right fit.
  • Suburban quiet as a trade-off: If you thrive on busy, urban environments or frequent organised activities, a quieter suburban setting may feel slow-paced; weigh this against the appeal of green space and calm.

Questions about care homes in Gatley

How many residential care homes are there in Gatley?

AskBart lists 10 residential care homes in and around Gatley, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Gatley rated?

Of the 10 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 7 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Gatley cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,545 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Gatley?

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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Near Gatley

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.