Best Care Homes in Stockport (2026)
The Stockport local authority area in North West has 66 care homes registered with the CQC, with 2,613 beds available in total. 1 homes hold an Outstanding CQC rating — the highest grade — and 43 are rated Good, reflecting solid overall care standards across the area. Nursing care is available at 20 homes across Stockport, with specialist provision including dementia and physical disabilities.
66 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow House | Outstanding | Residential | 9 |
| Drakelow House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 18 |
| The Grange | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Cherryfield House | Good | Residential | 29 |
| Cheddle Lodge | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Ladybrook Manor | Good | Nursing | 99 |
| Lynmere Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 24 |
| Pearce Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Bamford Close | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Bruce Lodge | Good | Residential | 66 |
| Cawood House | Good | Residential | 42 |
| Lisburne Court | Good | Residential | 48 |
| Reinbek | Good | Residential | 46 |
| Silverdale | Good | Residential | 47 |
| Wellcroft | Good | Residential | 42 |
| Ashbourne House - Stockport | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Richard House Care Home | Good | Residential | 33 |
| Arbour Court | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| Marple Dale Hall - The New Windsor | Good | Nursing | 63 |
| Grove Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 19 |
| Marple Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Southfield House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Millview Short Stay Respite | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Abbeyfield House - Stockport | Good | Residential | 16 |
| Chester House Care Home | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Oakview Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Rushes House Care Home | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Plane Tree Court | Good | Nursing | 66 |
| Priestnall Court | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Brinnington Hall | Good | Residential | 67 |
| Adswood Lodge | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| Davenport Manor Residential Home Limited | Good | Residential | 34 |
| Appleton Lodge | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Appleton Manor | Good | Nursing | 59 |
| Newlands Nursing & Residential Home | Good | Nursing | 72 |
| Abney Court | Good | Residential | 80 |
| Brabyns House | Good | Residential | 39 |
| Fernlea | Good | Residential | 48 |
| Ladybrook Manor | Good | Residential | 99 |
| Mellor Nook Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 15 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Stockport
With 66 care homes in Stockport, families have 44 well-rated options to choose from. 16 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 20 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 46 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Stockport care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, nursing care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Stockport?
Stockport has 66 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 2,613 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Stockport?
Stockport has 1 Outstanding-rated care home and 43 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Stockport?
Stockport has 20 nursing care homes and 46 residential homes, including 42 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Stockport?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Stockport?
Stockport Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.