England

Rated:GoodResidential

Fernlea

20 Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 4RQ

01619470874

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 May 2021

Provider

Olea Care Ltd

Beds

48 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 58 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 38 are the same and 19 are lower.

43 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

GoodNov 2016
GoodJun 2019
Requires ImprovementJun 2020
GoodJun 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. 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

This is the only care home Olea Care Ltd runs in England.

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 Fernlea

Fernlea is a residential care home in Stockport, offering nursing and residential care. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Fernlea provides nursing and residential care to 46 people in a purpose-built building with two floors, with capacity for up to 48 residents. The home has made improvements to its management of medicines and nursing practices. Staff have undergone safe recruitment checks and infection prevention and control practices are effective and safe.

People receive training and supervision, and residents report feeling well cared for by staff. Healthcare professionals provide input where needed to support people's care. A recommendation has been made regarding the management of some medicines.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 June 2021

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists en-suite shower rooms, internet access and overhead tracking in 14 rooms.
Shared facilities include a bistro, bar and lounge, hair and nail salon, cinema, fitness centre, library and sensory gardens. There is also a children's day nursery on site.

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: 48 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SK7 4RQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical 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 9 June 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 May 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 4 June 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 4 June 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Fernlea'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 Fernlea, 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 Fernlea, 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 Fernlea'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