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Care homes in Lees
Lees has 8 care homes registered with CQC and 229 registered beds, from 7 providers. Masterpalm Properties Limited has the most, at 2. 88% of the 8 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 85% across Oldham and 83% across England. Expect to pay in Lees about £1,260 a week for residential careestimated. 5 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Stoneleigh House, rated Requires improvement on 13 July 2026.
Updated 25 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- A care needs assessment from Oldham council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Good or Outstanding: 7 of the 8 rated care homes, and 1 is rated below Good.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 7; nursing care is provided by 1.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Lees", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 8CQC-registered care homes
- 88%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1offers nursing care
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Lees care homes, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 8
- Dementia care · 7
- Elderly care · 7
- Residential care · 7
- Physical disability care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Mental health care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
Ashbourne House Care Home
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Millfield
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Medlock Court
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Oakdene Care Home
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Turning Point - Birchwood Nursing Home
Est. £1.36k–£1.67k/wk
Springfields
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Anbridge Care Home
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Stoneleigh House
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
A closer look at the data for Lees
The newest registration is Anbridge Care Home, registered with CQC in February 2026. On their CQC registrations, 6 of 8 list physical disabilities and 4 of 8 list mental health conditions. The nursing share is 13% here (1 of 8 homes) and 32% across Oldham. The oldest current rating dates from May 2018 (Medlock Court). Two-year-old ratings or newer: 13% in Lees, 20% across Oldham. Of Lees and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Lees ranks 2nd for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (88%); Royton is highest at 100%. 88% of rated care homes in Lees are Good or Outstanding, compared with 87% of those rated among the 59 we list across Oldham. Typical size: 32 beds across Oldham, 29 on average in Lees.
Care groups with care homes in Lees
- Masterpalm Properties Limited 2 locally
- Werneth Lodge Limited 1 locally
- Anchor Hanover Group 1 locally
- Oldham Care and Support Ltd 1 locally
- Turning Point 1 locally
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Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for care homes in Lees.
How Lees compares with towns nearby
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees | – | 8 | 7 |
| Oldham | 1.6 mi | 15 | 12 |
| Royton | 3.1 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Shaw | 3.2 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 3.3 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Chadderton | 3.4 mi | 5 | 3 |
How much care homes charge in Lees
| Residential care home | £1,100 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,400 a week |
An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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Care homes in Lees: your questions answered
How many care homes does Lees have?
There are 8 CQC-registered care homes in Lees (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 7 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Ashbourne House Care Home, Millfield and Medlock Court.
How does CQC rate care homes in Lees?
7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 8 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good.
What does a care home cost in Lees?
Average self-funder fees in North West, 2026: residential care home £1,100 a week; nursing home £1,400 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Oldham council fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Oldham council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Oldham council.
How do I choose between care homes in Lees?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 8 was inspected or rated within the last two years, while 7 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more care homes in towns near Lees?
In Lees there are 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Oldham (1.6 miles): 15, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Royton (3.1 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Shaw (3.2 miles): 7, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes near Lees
- Care homes in Oldham 1.6 mi
- Care homes in Royton 3.1 mi
- Care homes in Shaw 3.2 mi
- Care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne 3.3 mi
- Care homes in Chadderton 3.4 mi
- Care homes in Stalybridge 3.7 mi
- Care homes in Failsworth 4.3 mi
- Care homes in Dukinfield 4.4 mi
Other help in Lees
- Paying for care in Oldham
- Best rated care homes in Oldham
- Nursing homes in Oldham
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Outstanding services in Oldham, 2026
- Deciding on a care home: timing
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
- What CQC ratings mean
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.