Half Acre House

Roch Valley Way, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 4DB

01706861098

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

6 June 2018

Provider

Half Acre House Residential Care Home Limited

Beds

25 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 58 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 39 are the same and 18 are lower.

56 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

GoodMar 2015
GoodApr 2017
GoodJun 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Half Acre House Residential Care Home Limited 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 Half Acre House

Half Acre House is a residential care home located on Roch Valley Way in Rochdale, Lancashire. The home provides care for 25 residents and supports both older people and younger adults with care needs. It is operated by Half Acre House Residential Care Home Limited and currently holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection conducted in June 2018.

As a smaller residential facility, it offers an intimate setting within the Rochdale area of the North West. The home's mixed-age approach means it caters to individuals across different life stages who require residential care support. For those considering Half Acre House for a family member, the smaller size and dual-focus specialisms may be relevant factors in your decision-making process.

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Half Acre 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 Half Acre 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 Half Acre 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