Bloomcare
Rakewood House Care Home
Care home in Rochdale
Operated by Bloomcare
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
Rakewood House Care Home is a 30-bed home run by Bloomcare in Castleton, near Rochdale, in North West England. The home was built on the site of a former textile mill and sits in a quiet area, with Rochdale close by for entertainment beyond the grounds. Its landscaped gardens are wheelchair-friendly and include a furnished patio. Residents have sitting rooms, dining rooms and space for hobbies, and the bedrooms and living areas are accessible by wheelchair. The home encourages residents to bring small pieces of their own furniture and belongings to personalise their rooms, and it promotes shared meals and celebrations. It specialises in dementia care and nursing support. The Care Quality Commission rates Rakewood House Good overall, with a Good grade in each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Rakewood House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Fairfield Hospital, 2.9 miles away. The local GP practice is CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE, 0.1 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
Part of Bloomcare
Rakewood House Care Home is one of 18 homes run by Bloomcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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