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Care homes in Dukinfield
CQC lists 6 care homes in Dukinfield, with 272 beds between them, operated by 2 separate providers. HC-One Limited runs the most, with 5. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 67% are Good or Outstanding (versus 71% across Tameside and 83% across England). Typical fees in Dukinfield come to about £1,260 a week for residential careestimated. Most recently, The Lakes Care Centre was rated Requires improvement on 4 June 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 25 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- A care needs assessment from Tameside council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- CQC rates 4 of the 6 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
- 5 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; 1 provide nursing care.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Tameside, checked daily.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Dukinfield", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 6registered care homes
- 67%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1offers nursing care
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
All care homes in Dukinfield, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Residential care · 5
The Beeches
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Yew Trees
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Fir Trees
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Stamford Court
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
The Lakes Care Centre
Est. £1.08k–£1.33k/wk
Holme Lea
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Dukinfield in figures
Across Tameside we list 36 care homes, and 75% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Dukinfield the figure is 67%. Homes in Dukinfield average 45 beds, against a typical 41 across Tameside. Across Tameside, 34% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Dukinfield it is 33%. Denton has the highest share of listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding nearby (100%); Dukinfield, at 67%, is 5th of the 7 towns compared. Nursing care is available in 1 of 6 homes (17%); across Tameside the share is 25%. One rating goes back to November 2022: Stamford Court. Ask what has changed since. CQC registered The Lakes Care Centre in September 2023, the newest on this list. On their CQC registrations, 5 of 6 list physical disabilities and 2 of 6 list mental health conditions.
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Nearby towns against Dukinfield
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukinfield | – | 6 | 4 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 1.3 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Hyde | 1.7 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Stalybridge | 1.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Audenshaw | 1.9 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Denton | 2.2 mi | 4 | 4 |
Care home fees in Dukinfield
| 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.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
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Questions families ask about care homes in Dukinfield
Which care homes can I choose from in Dukinfield?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 6 care homes in Dukinfield. Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 5 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include The Beeches, Yew Trees and Fir Trees.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Dukinfield have?
Of the 6 that have been rated, 4 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What are typical care home prices in Dukinfield?
Self-funder fees in North West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,100 a week; nursing home £1,400 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.
Will Tameside council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Tameside council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Tameside council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Dukinfield?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 6 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 4. A checklist to help.
How does Dukinfield compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Ashton-under-Lyne (1.3 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Hyde (1.7 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Stalybridge (1.7 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Dukinfield itself has 6, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Dukinfield
- Care homes in Ashton-under-Lyne 1.3 mi
- Care homes in Hyde 1.7 mi
- Care homes in Stalybridge 1.7 mi
- Care homes in Audenshaw 1.9 mi
- Care homes in Denton 2.2 mi
- Care homes in Droylsden 2.8 mi
- Care homes in Failsworth 3.8 mi
- Care homes in Bredbury 3.9 mi
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- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Tameside
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- Home care versus a care home
- Knowing when a care home is the right step
- How NHS-funded nursing care works
- How to read a CQC rating
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