Best Care Homes in Tameside (2026)
35 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auden House Residential Home | Outstanding | Residential | 24 |
| Hatton Grange | Good | Residential | 70 |
| Sandon House | Good | Residential | 42 |
| Daisy Nook House | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Millbrook Care Centre | Good | Residential | 46 |
| Stamford Court | Good | Nursing | 41 |
| The Beeches | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Yew Trees | Good | Residential | 43 |
| Polebank Hall Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Fir Trees | Good | Residential | 46 |
| Laurel Bank Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 51 |
| Staley House Care Home | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Hurst Hall | Good | Residential | 50 |
| Thorncliffe Grange | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| Clarkson House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Moss Cottage Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 34 |
| Eden House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Guide Lane Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 41 |
| Kings Park Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 44 |
| Lowry House | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Oakwood Care Centre | Good | Residential | 18 |
| St Lawrences Lodge | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Riverside | Good | Nursing | 90 |
| Greatwood House | Good | Residential | 62 |
| Sunnyside | Requires improvement | Residential | 43 |
| Holme Lea | Requires improvement | Residential | 48 |
| The Sycamores | Requires improvement | Residential | 60 |
| Firbank House | Requires improvement | Residential | 42 |
| Downshaw Lodge | Requires improvement | Nursing | 45 |
| The Lakes Care Centre | Requires improvement | Residential | 62 |
| Balmoral Care Home | Requires improvement | Residential | 33 |
| Acer Mews | Requires improvement | Nursing | 28 |
| The Vicarage Residential Care Home | Requires improvement | Residential | 30 |
| Charnley House | Requires improvement | Residential | 40 |
| Parkhill Nursing Home | Inadequate | Nursing | 38 |
Choosing a Care Home in Tameside
With 35 care homes in Tameside, families have 24 well-rated options to choose from. 10 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 9 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 26 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.
Tameside care homes offer specialist support for dementia care, residential care, physical disability care, sensory impairment 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 Tameside?
Tameside has 35 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,415 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Tameside?
Tameside has 1 Outstanding-rated care home and 23 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 Tameside?
Tameside has 9 nursing care homes and 26 residential homes, including 30 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include dementia care, residential care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Tameside?
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 Tameside?
Tameside 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.