Royal College Manchester
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6RQ
Residential care home · 40 beds · Seashell Trust

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,341
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2026
- Beds
- 40
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £69,732 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,682 a week
The typical live-in carer near Stockport, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £291 a week less, £15,132 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,327 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 Royal College Manchester
Royal College Manchester is a residential care home in Cheadle, in the Stockport council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Seashell Trust. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated Royal College Manchester Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Royal College Manchester has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Stockport with a fee on record typically charge about £1,341 a week for residential care and £2,772 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 67 registered care homes in Stockport. The nearest to Royal College Manchester include Griffin Lodge, Eden Mansions Nursing Home and Wilmslow Manor Care Centre. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Seashell Trust
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2026)
- Council area
- Stockport
- Town
- Cheadle
Rated Good; inspectors found personalised, safe care, although some staff felt senior leaders were more detached and Wi-Fi was not always reliable.
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
Royal College Manchester has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Stockport typically charge about £1,341 a week for residential care and £2,772 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Royal College Manchester
How much does Royal College Manchester cost?
Royal College Manchester has not published its fees. Care homes in Stockport typically charge about £1,341 a week for residential care and £2,772 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Royal College Manchester?
The Care Quality Commission rated Royal College Manchester Good in March 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Royal College Manchester provide nursing care?
No. Royal College Manchester is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Royal College Manchester offer dementia care?
Royal College Manchester is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Stockport listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Royal College Manchester have?
Royal College Manchester is registered for up to 40 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Stockport
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. 88 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
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“She is an exemplary carer, she is knowledgable empathetic and very respectful in the home.”
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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