Springfields

Springfield House, 79 Waterworks Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2JL

01616204794

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 December 2020

Provider

Masterpalm Properties Limited

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 63 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 46 are the same and 17 are lower.

59 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 ImprovementDec 2016
Requires ImprovementFeb 2018
GoodFeb 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Masterpalm Properties Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 2 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 Springfields

Springfields is a residential care home in Oldham, offering personal care and accommodation to adults with a range of needs. Further detail on the home can be found in the CQC findings below.

Springfields in Waterhead, Oldham provides personal care and accommodation for up to 24 people, including older adults, younger adults, and those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and enduring mental health conditions. At the time of inspection, 13 people were residing at the home.

The service maintains robust COVID-19 prevention procedures for people entering the building to minimize infection risk. Staff have received recent training in infection prevention and control measures, including proper hand washing and protective equipment procedures. These practices demonstrate the home's commitment to maintaining safe living conditions for residents across its diverse range of care needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 December 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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 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 · OL4 2JL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; 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 14 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 December 2020.

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

Read Springfields'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 Springfields, 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 Springfields, 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 Springfields'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