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Laburnum House Shaw LimitedOldham

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Rated:GoodResidential

Laburnum House Shaw Limited

Laburnum Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 8RS

01706847846

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 August 2023

Provider

Laburnum House (Shaw) Limited

Beds

34 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 77 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 53 are the same and 23 are lower.

32 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

Requires ImprovementSept 2016
GoodOct 2017
GoodSept 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Laburnum House (Shaw) Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 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.

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 Laburnum House Shaw Limited

Laburnum House Shaw Limited is a residential care home in Oldham. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

This purpose-built care home in Shaw, Oldham accommodates up to 34 people in single rooms across two floors, with lift access and communal areas including a secure garden. At inspection, 33 residents were living there. People and relatives spoke positively about the care and support they received, describing themselves as very happy with the service.

The home maintained effective safeguarding systems with staff understanding their responsibilities and feeling comfortable raising concerns promptly. There were sufficient staff to provide attentive care, and recruitment processes were safe. Residents received their medicines correctly as prescribed, and the home was clean and well-maintained with good infection control practices in place.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 September 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeHairdresserWiFiLaundry ServiceWheelchair AccessibleDining Room

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists furnished rooms with en-suite toilets, Wi-Fi, a hairdressing salon, accessible bathrooms and disabled parking.

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: 34 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OL2 8RS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 19 September 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 August 2023.

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

Read Laburnum House Shaw Limited'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 Laburnum House Shaw Limited, 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 Laburnum House Shaw Limited, 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 Laburnum House Shaw Limited'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