Headonhey

34 Harboro Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5AH

01619693527

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 February 2022

Provider

Stockdales Of Sale, Altrincham & District Ltd

Beds

7 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
GoodJul 2017
GoodFeb 2020

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

Run by Stockdales Of Sale, Altrincham & District Ltd, which runs 5 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Headonhey

Headonhey is a residential care home in Trafford, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities and associated physical disability needs. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

This residential care home provides accommodation and personal care support for seven people with complex learning disabilities and associated physical disability needs. Each person has their own room and access to shared accessible bathrooms. The communal areas are spacious, enabling people to move around easily in their wheelchairs.

The home maintains safe visiting practices, with all visitors receiving COVID-19 tests prior to their visits. Some families use an external marquee for visits. Essential caregivers are included in the weekly home COVID-19 testing regime and have been able to continue visiting during recent outbreaks in line with government guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 March 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M33 5AH

Registered care categories

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 11 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Headonhey'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 Headonhey, 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 Headonhey, 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 Headonhey'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