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Care homes in Gatley
There are 9 care homes in Gatley on the CQC register, 210 beds in all. Of the 9 CQC has rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 72% across Stockport and 83% across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Gatley: about £1,260 a week for residential care and £1,580 for nursing careestimated. 5 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 25 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Good or Outstanding: 8 of the 9 rated care homes, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Stockport daily: see the latest changes.
- A care needs assessment from Stockport council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 6 list dementia as a specialism; nursing care is provided by 3.
To cite: "Care homes in Gatley", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 9CQC-registered care homes
- 89%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 3are registered for nursing
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Every registered care home in Gatley
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 9
- Elderly care · 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Residential care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Physical disability care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Mental health care · 3
- Nursing care · 3
7 Fairmile Drive
Est. £1.08k–£1.33k/wk
Oakview Residential Care Home
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Holmfield Care
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Ashley House Residential Home
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Wellcroft
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
463
Est. £1.36k–£1.67k/wk
Belong Morris Feinmann
Est. £1.77k–£2.17k/wk
Abbeyfield House
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
What the numbers say about Gatley
Ashbourne House - Stockport has the oldest rating still in force, from June 2019. 89% of rated care homes in Gatley are Good or Outstanding, compared with 75% of those rated among the 76 we list across Stockport. The average home here has 23 beds; the typical home across Stockport has 40. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 11% in Gatley, 26% across Stockport. Gatley leads the 6 closest towns on our site on the share of every listed care home rated Good or Outstanding, at 89%, ahead of Handforth (67%). 33% of homes in Gatley offer nursing (3 of 9), compared with 30% county-wide in Stockport. 463 is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in June 2026. No Outstanding ratings in Gatley yet, against 1 across Stockport. On their CQC registrations, 4 of 9 list physical disabilities, 2 of 9 list learning disabilities and 3 of 9 list mental health conditions.
Providers behind the care homes in Gatley
- Standwalk Ltd 1 in this list
- Mr Mohedeen Assrafally & Mrs Bibi Toridah Assrafally 1 in this list
- Age UK 1 in this list
- Borough Care Ltd 1 in this list
- Francis House Family Trust 1 in this list
- Belong Limited 1 in this list
- Caritas Services Limited 1 in this list
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Gatley and the towns around it
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatley | – | 9 | 8 |
| Cheadle | 1.1 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Wythenshawe | 1.5 mi | 9 | 5 |
| Handforth | 3.0 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Stockport | 3.2 mi | 18 | 11 |
| Bramhall | 3.5 mi | 7 | 4 |
Typical care home fees in Gatley
| Residential care home | £1,100 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,400 a week |
These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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Common questions about care homes in Gatley
How many care homes are there in Gatley?
Gatley has 9 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 6 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are 7 Fairmile Drive, Oakview Residential Care Home and Holmfield Care.
Are care homes in Gatley well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 8 (89%) of the 9 rated, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much does a care home cost in Gatley?
Average fees paid by self-funders in North West in 2026: residential care home £1,100 a week; nursing home £1,400 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Stockport council with the cost of a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Stockport council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Stockport council.
How should I compare care homes in Gatley?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 9 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, and 8 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Gatley for care homes?
Counting care homes: Gatley 9 (8 Good or Outstanding); Cheadle (1.1 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Wythenshawe (1.5 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Handforth (3.0 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Gatley
- Care homes in Cheadle 1.1 mi
- Care homes in Wythenshawe 1.5 mi
- Care homes in Handforth 3.0 mi
- Care homes in Stockport 3.2 mi
- Care homes in Bramhall 3.5 mi
- Care homes in Hale 4.0 mi
- Care homes in Sale 4.3 mi
- Care homes in Wilmslow 4.3 mi
Also in Gatley, and guides
- Paying for care in Stockport
- Best rated care homes in Stockport
- Nursing homes in Stockport
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Stockport
- Signs it may be time for a care home
- Home care or a care home?
- CQC ratings explained
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
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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.