Dystlegh Grange
Care home in Stockport, Cheshire East
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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
Dystlegh Grange is a 40-bed care home in Stockport, Greater Manchester, providing residential care and short-stay services. The home offers apartment and studio suites, with care support available to residents throughout their stay.
The home was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Outstanding grades in Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, and a Good rating in Safe.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 18 July 2019 · Last inspected 5 June 2019
Inspectors rated this residential home for 29 older people outstanding, and the report describes an unusually individualised, person-led approach. Residents reported feeling safe, involved in decisions and in control of their care, and staff were said to know people very well. The registered manager's long-standing commitment and the home's strong ties with the local community are also highlighted.
- Residents and relatives describe staff as caring and going well beyond expectations, with continuity of staff building strong relationships
- Activities and outings are shaped by residents' own interests, and people are supported to stay active and connected to the community
- Care at the end of life is described as dignified, with all staff trained in end-of-life care
- The building is designed to bring in light and offer both social space and quiet privacy, and suites can be adapted to individual needs
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.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- 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 | — |
- 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 Cheshire East council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £889 |
| 2025 | £921 |
What Cheshire East council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Dystlegh Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Stepping Hill Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is HIGH LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Stockport
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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