England

Rated:GoodResidential

Abbey Hey Care Home

Delamere Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2BY

01616244115

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 January 2024

Provider

Care Worldwide (Manchester) Limited

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 84 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 62 are the same and 21 are lower.

29 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

InadequateDec 2016
Requires ImprovementJun 2017
GoodJul 2018
GoodFeb 2024

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Care Worldwide (Manchester) Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Abbey Hey Care Home

Abbey Hey Care Home is a residential care home in Oldham. Full findings from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Abbey Hey accommodates up to 39 people, including those living with dementia, with 37 residents at the time of inspection. People living at the home and their relatives reported feeling safe. The service maintains adequate staffing levels and follows correct recruitment procedures.

Risks are effectively managed, with accidents and incidents monitored to prevent future occurrences. Residents are supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 February 2024

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

ParkingWiFiPets AllowedActivities ProgrammeHairdresserLaundry Service

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Visitor facilities include car parking and Wi-Fi, and visiting pets are welcomed.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 39 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OL8 2BY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 7 February 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 January 2024.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 11 July 2018: Good
CaringPublished 11 July 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 11 July 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Abbey Hey Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbey Hey Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbey Hey Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Abbey Hey Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees