Elm Tree House

Meadow View, Rochdale, OL12 7PB

01706868176

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 January 2022

Provider

Lifeways Community Care Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2020
GoodJan 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2020.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Lifeways Community Care Limited, which runs 19 care homes in England: 14 rated Good and 5 Requires Improvement.

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.

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 Elm Tree House

Elm Tree House is a residential care home in Rochdale, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Elm Tree House provides accommodation and personal care for up to six people with learning disabilities. At inspection, four people were using the service. Staff adhered to personal protective equipment guidance and followed best practice to prevent COVID-19 transmission.

Communal areas were well spaced, and people were encouraged to maintain social distancing with support from staff, using face masks in the community where required. Clear plans were in place for those who needed to self-isolate, with additional support available for people who might struggle with isolation.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 January 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OL12 7PB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 13 January 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 January 2022.

SafePublished 23 January 2020: Good
EffectivePublished 23 January 2020: Good
CaringPublished 23 January 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 23 January 2020: Good
Well-ledPublished 23 January 2020: Good

Read Elm Tree House'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 Elm Tree House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Elm Tree House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Elm Tree House'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