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WellcroftStockport

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Rated:GoodResidential

Wellcroft

75 Church Road, Gatley, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK8 4EY

01614285361

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 December 2019

Provider

Borough Care Ltd

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 63 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 47 are the same and 13 are lower.

53 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

GoodApr 2015
GoodJun 2017
GoodJan 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 Borough Care Ltd, which runs 10 care homes in England: 7 rated Good and 3 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 Wellcroft

Wellcroft is a residential care home in Stockport, providing personal care for older adults. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Wellcroft provides personal care to 42 people aged 65 and over across two floors, each with communal lounge and dining areas. People feel safe, with risk assessments and regular equipment maintenance in place. Medicines are safely stored with appropriate guidance for as-needed medications.

The home supports residents to maintain independence through a homely environment adapted to their needs, and staff generally provide kind, caring support while understanding individual care requirements.

The service ensures people receive appropriate diets and access to healthcare services. Staff support residents to have maximum choice and control over their lives in the least restrictive way possible. Whilst recruitment systems are in place, some people felt staffing levels could be higher.

Overall, staff demonstrate positive interactions with residents and know their care needs well, though there are occasions when care becomes task-focused rather than person-centred.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 January 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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: 42 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SK8 4EY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 10 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 December 2019.

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

Read Wellcroft'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 Wellcroft, 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 Wellcroft, 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 Wellcroft'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