Doves Nest Nursing Home
Manchester, M40 · 0.8 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDove's Nest
Fee not published
Area typical £921 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Sunnyside
Sunnyside Road, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7QE
Residential care home · 43 beds · Welltower
- Weekly fee
- £973 to £1,120
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- July 2025
- Beds
- 43
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Sunnyside's stated fee
£973a week
About £50,596 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,946 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a 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, £591 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Tameside
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 Sunnyside
Sunnyside is a residential care home in Manchester, in the Tameside council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 43 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. 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 July 2025, the CQC rated Sunnyside 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.
Sunnyside charges £973 to £1,120 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £50,596 a year. It is about 6% above the typical residential fee in Tameside of £921 a week.
There are 35 registered care homes in Tameside. The nearest to Sunnyside include Doves Nest Nursing Home, The Royal Elms Care Home and Brownlow House, 3 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
Registration
- Provider
- HC-One Limited
- Brand
- Welltower
- Registered with CQC
- August 2021
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (July 2025)
- Council area
- Tameside
- Town
- Manchester
The CQC inspection, explained
Sunnyside was rated Good overall; inspectors found kind, safe care, with some records and access to communal areas needing improvement.
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 | £973 to £1,120 as of August 2026 From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Sunnyside Care Home is £972.94 - £1119.58, subject to an individuals needs and care assessment, and the type of room and services chosen.” View on Sunnyside’s website | From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Sunnyside Care Home is £972.94 - £1119.58, subject to an individuals needs and care assessment, and the type of room and services chosen.” View on Sunnyside’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 Sunnyside
How much does Sunnyside cost?
Sunnyside charges £973 to £1,120 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 Sunnyside?
The Care Quality Commission rated Sunnyside Requires improvement in July 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Sunnyside provide nursing care?
No. Sunnyside is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Sunnyside offer dementia care?
Yes. Sunnyside is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Sunnyside have?
Sunnyside is registered for up to 43 residents.
Care at home
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.
Alice M.
3 reviews
From £1,225 a week, 24 years caring
Based about 5 minutes from Tameside. Can care for a couple
Adenike L.
2 reviews
From £1,257 a week, 17 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Tameside. Can care for a couple
Luwis D.
1 review
From £1,680 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Tameside. Can care for a couple
Primrose N.
3 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Tameside. Can care for a couple
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
See live-in carers near TamesideProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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.
Other care homes near Manchester
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Manchester
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Tameside
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Royal Elms Care Home
Manchester, M40 · 0.8 km · 26 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialRajanikanth Selvanandan
Fee not published
Area typical £921 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Brownlow House
Manchester, M11 · 1.0 km · 31 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £921 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week