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Care homes in Denton

There are 4 care homes in Denton on the CQC register, 222 beds in all. 100% of the 4 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 71% across Tameside and 83% across England. Expect to pay in Denton about £1,260 a week for residential care and £1,700 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home has 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 Riverside: Good, on 18 November 2025.

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  • For dementia support, 3 have it on their CQC registration; 2 provide nursing care.
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To cite: "Care homes in Denton", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

  • 4registered care homes
  • 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 2provide nursing care
  • 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Typical prices in Denton against North West and England, Oct 2026
CareDentonNorth WestEngland
Residential care, a week£1,260£1,210£1,400
Nursing care, a week£1,700£1,520£1,640

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council pays: £24.40 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £808.64 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,057.67 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Denton figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

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  1. Riverside

    Hyde · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The home is located in a residential area of Tameside and caters for young people over the age of 18 as well as older…

    Est. £1.7k–£2.08k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Riverside)

  2. Greatwood House

    Manchester · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk

    GoodRated Dec 2023
    See details (Greatwood House)

  3. St Lawrences Lodge

    Manchester · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2023Previous provider's rating
    See details (St Lawrences Lodge)

  4. Thorncliffe Grange

    Manchester · Older people

    What inspectors found: Thorncliffe Grange is located in Denton, Manchester.

    Est. £1.36k–£1.67k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2018
    See details (Thorncliffe Grange)

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Dementia care homes in Denton

3 of the 4 care homes in Denton are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 3 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.

How much care homes charge in Denton

Average fees paid by self-funders in North West in 2026
Residential care home£1,205 a week
Nursing home£1,515 a week

What Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council pays providers: £24.40 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £808.64 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,057.67 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.

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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.

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A closer look at the data for Denton

Oldest rating on the list: Thorncliffe Grange, November 2018. 2 of the 4 homes (50%) provide nursing care, against 25% across Tameside. On their CQC registrations, 2 of 4 list physical disabilities and 2 of 4 list mental health conditions. Most recent to register: Greatwood House (September 2026). The average home here has 56 beds; the typical home across Tameside has 41. At 100% Good or Outstanding, Denton sits above the Tameside figure of 75% (from 36 care homes). Of Denton and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Denton has the highest share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (100%); next is Droylsden at 100%. Ratings are older than average here: 25% of care homes have one less than two years old, compared with 34% across Tameside.

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How Denton compares with towns nearby

TownDistanceCare homesGood or Outstanding
Denton–44
Audenshaw1.6 mi42
Hyde1.7 mi53
Reddish2.0 mi129
Bredbury2.1 mi84
Dukinfield2.2 mi64

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Care homes in Denton: your questions answered

How many care homes are there in Denton?

Denton has 4 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 3 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include Riverside, Greatwood House and St Lawrences Lodge.

Are care homes in Denton well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 4 (100%) of the 4 rated.

How much does a care home cost in Denton?

Average fees paid by self-funders in North West in 2026: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). 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 Denton?

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How do nearby towns compare with Denton for care homes?

Counting care homes: Denton 4 (4 Good or Outstanding); Audenshaw (1.6 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Hyde (1.7 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Reddish (2.0 miles): 12, 9 rated Good or Outstanding.

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