Sunnyside Rest Home

Coupland Close, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8QE

01706344292

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

26 October 2022

Provider

Welcome Independent Living (Whitworth) Ltd

Beds

8 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 22 are rated higher by CQC, 16 are the same and none are lower.

23 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 ImprovementOct 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Requires Improvement.

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 Welcome Independent Living (Whitworth) Ltd 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 Sunnyside Rest Home

Sunnyside Rest Home brings a sense of warmth and familiarity to residential care in Lancashire, offering families a place where their loved ones can feel genuinely at home. The team here understands how much it means to find somewhere that feels right, and they work to create an environment where residents are treated with kindness and respect. For families exploring care options in the area, Sunnyside aims to be a reassuring and friendly presence in the local community.

Sunnyside Rest Home provides personal care accommodation for up to 7 residents, supporting younger people, older adults, and those living with dementia. The service operates across one floor in a single building.

During inspection, medicines records were incomplete and stock levels did not always match paperwork documentation. Health and environmental risks were not consistently assessed appropriately. While staffing levels were adequate, recruitment practices required strengthening.

The home maintained a clean and tidy environment, though some infection control practices needed reviewing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 October 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Sunnyside Rest Home, 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 Sunnyside Rest Home, 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 Sunnyside Rest Home'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