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Care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne
There are 7 care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne on the CQC register, 277 beds in all; 6 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is HC-One No.5 Limited (2). Among the 7 with a CQC rating, 71% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 71% across Tameside and 83% across England. Typical fees in Ashton-under-Lyne come to about £1,260 a week for residential care and £1,580 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Acer Mews: Good, on 26 March 2026.
Updated 25 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in Tameside daily: see the latest changes.
- For dementia support, 7 have it on their CQC registration, and 3 provide nursing.
- You can ask Tameside council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Among the 7 rated care homes, 5 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
To cite: "Care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 7care homes registered with CQC
- 71%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3offer nursing care
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
All care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 7
- Dementia care · 7
- Elderly care · 7
- Physical disability care · 5
- Residential care · 4
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Mental health care · 3
- Nursing care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
Acer Mews
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
Clarkson House Residential Care Home
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Kings Park Nursing Home
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
Daisy Nook House
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Hurst Hall
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Downshaw Lodge
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
Firbank House
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
A closer look at the data for Ashton-under-Lyne
3 of the 7 homes (43%) provide nursing care, against 25% across Tameside. Oldest rating on the list: Hurst Hall, September 2019. Most recent to register: Kings Park Nursing Home (September 2026). Looking at specialisms, 5 of 7 list physical disabilities and 3 of 7 list mental health conditions. At 71% Good or Outstanding, Ashton-under-Lyne sits below the Tameside figure of 75% (from 36 care homes). The average home here has 40 beds; the typical home across Tameside has 41. Ratings are more recent than average here: 43% of care homes have one less than two years old, compared with 34% across Tameside. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Ashton-under-Lyne (71% Good or Outstanding) is 4th out of 7 local towns, led by Droylsden (100%).
Care groups with care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Welltower 2 locally
- Exemplar Health Care Limited 1 locally
- Qualia Care Limited 1 locally
- Joseph Heifetz 1 locally
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How Ashton-under-Lyne compares with towns nearby
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-under-Lyne | – | 7 | 5 |
| Dukinfield | 1.3 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Audenshaw | 2.0 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Stalybridge | 2.1 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Droylsden | 2.3 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Failsworth | 2.8 mi | 19 | 14 |
Care home fees in Ashton-under-Lyne
| Residential care home | £1,100 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,400 a week |
Council rates in Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council: 2026/27: home care £24.50 per hour (standard homecare); standard residential £815.10; standard nursing £947.30 (excl. FNC) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
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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Care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne: your questions answered
How many care homes are there in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Ashton-under-Lyne has 7 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 7 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Acer Mews, Clarkson House Residential Care Home and Kings Park Nursing Home.
Are care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 5 (71%) of the 7 rated, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much does a care home cost in Ashton-under-Lyne?
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 Tameside 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, Tameside 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 Tameside council.
How should I compare care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 7 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 4 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 Ashton-under-Lyne for care homes?
Counting care homes: Ashton-under-Lyne 7 (5 Good or Outstanding); Dukinfield (1.3 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Audenshaw (2.0 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Stalybridge (2.1 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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- Care homes in Droylsden 2.3 mi
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Other help in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Paying for care in Tameside
- Best rated care homes in Tameside
- Nursing homes in Tameside
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Tameside
- Home care in Ashton-under-Lyne (234)
- Home care or a care home?
- Signs it may be time for a care home
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- CQC ratings explained
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