England

Priestnall CourtStockport

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Rated:GoodResidential

Priestnall Court

14-16 Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4 3HR

01614321124

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 November 2017

Provider

Halliwell Homes M/C Limited

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 75 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 54 are the same and 19 are lower.

75 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 ImprovementMar 2016
Requires ImprovementSept 2017
GoodJan 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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 Halliwell Homes M/C 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.

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 Priestnall Court

Priestnall Court is a residential care home in Stockport, providing accommodation and care for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The service provides accommodation and care for older people. During the inspection, inspectors observed staff interactions with residents and reviewed records relating to medication administration, consent procedures, safety checks, and staff recruitment and training. The home had previously been rated as requiring improvement due to concerns about governance, medication management, and staff induction practices.

Inspectors found evidence that the provider had implemented changes across these areas, including updated medication protocols, improved safety procedures, and enhanced staff training programmes. Residents spoke positively about their care and the support provided by staff members.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 January 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical 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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SK4 3HR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 5 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 November 2017.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Priestnall Court'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 Priestnall Court, 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 Priestnall Court, 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 Priestnall Court'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