The Willows
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
The Willows is a nursery in Rochdale, North West England, registered for 22 places. The building was constructed specifically as a nursery to current standards for young children. It stands in a quiet spot away from heavy traffic, a short drive from Rochdale town centre and close to a motorway junction, and the site offers easy access and parking.
The nursery provides day care and early years education for children from birth to five, following the Early Years Foundation Stage, where learning is largely through play. Indoor and outdoor spaces are arranged to suit each child's stage of development, and children move on at their own pace. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2020 report, with Good for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Facilities
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- 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
The Willows is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Oldham Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, 0.6 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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