Half Acre House
Care home in Rochdale
What do these badges mean?
- 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
Half Acre House is a residential care home in Rochdale, North West England, with 25 registered beds. The home is set within woodland grounds with local transport links. The building has been extended and adapted to provide care while preserving its character. Half Acre House is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2018).
The home provides residential care for older people and is run as a family operation. Its approach centres on individualised support tailored to each resident's needs.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 Rochdale council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £747 |
| 2025 | £763 |
What Rochdale council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Half Acre House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Fairfield Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is EDENFIELD ROAD SURGERY, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Rochdale
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Whitworth and District U3a
the advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Age UK Oldham Limited
Age UK Oldham operates solely within the boundries of the Oldham Metropolitan Borough for the benefit of older people. The organisation provides direct services and innovative projects directed…
Jigsaw (Bury)
Jigsaw is a member led organisation that aims to promote Fun, Freedom & Independence for disabled people in the Bury Metropolitan area. We support people to form and maintain friendships and enjoy…
Age UK Bury
Age UK Bury runs services and projects to help older people live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.
New Springs Community Project Group
NSCPG deliver community-led activities on the Springs estate in Redvales, east Bury. Regular activity groups include: Over 50s Luncheon Club, Kids Club, Reiki Group, Accessible Yoga, Gardening…
Age Concern Todmorden Ltd
To provide human resources, services, advice and information to the elderly of Todmorden and district
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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