Holme Lea
Astley Road, Stalybridge, SK15 1RA
Residential care home · 48 beds · Welltower

- Weekly fee
- £990 to £1,160
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- December 2025
- Beds
- 48
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £51,480 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,980 a week
The typical live-in carer near Tameside, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £625 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Holme Lea
Holme Lea is a residential care home in Stalybridge, in the Tameside council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 48 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2021.
At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated Holme Lea Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Holme Lea charges £990 to £1,160 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £51,480 a year. It is about 7% above the typical residential fee in Tameside of £921 a week.
There are 35 registered care homes in Tameside. The nearest to Holme Lea include Stamford Court, Clarkson House Residential Care Home and Fir Trees, 5 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- HC-One Limited
- Brand
- Welltower
- Registered with CQC
- August 2021
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (December 2025)
- Council area
- Tameside
- Town
- Stalybridge
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind and effective care, but medicines and management checks were not always safe or effective.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £990 to £1,160 as of August 2026 From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Holme Lea Care Home is £990.40 - £1159.82, subject to an individuals needs and care assessment, and the type of room and services chosen.” View on Holme Lea’s website | From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Holme Lea Care Home is £990.40 - £1159.82, subject to an individuals needs and care assessment, and the type of room and services chosen.” View on Holme Lea’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Tameside, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Holme Lea
How much does Holme Lea cost?
Holme Lea charges £990 to £1,160 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Holme Lea?
The Care Quality Commission rated Holme Lea Requires improvement in December 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Holme Lea provide nursing care?
No. Holme Lea is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Holme Lea offer dementia care?
Yes. Holme Lea is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Holme Lea have?
Holme Lea is registered for up to 48 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Tameside
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 90 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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