The Beeches
Dukinfield, SK16 · 1.2 km · 32 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,311 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
The Lakes Care Centre
Off Boyds Walk, Lakes Road, Dukinfield, SK16 4TX
Residential care home · 62 beds · The Lakes Care Centre
- Weekly fee
- £890
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2026
- Beds
- 62
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The Lakes Care Centre's reported fee
£890a week
About £46,280 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,780 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Tameside, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £425 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Dukinfield
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 The Lakes Care Centre
The Lakes Care Centre is a residential care home in Dukinfield, in the Tameside council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 62 residents. It provides care for older people and younger adults. The home has been registered since September 2023.
At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated The Lakes Care Centre 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.
The Lakes Care Centre has told us it charges £890 a week for residential care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £46,280 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Tameside.
There are 35 registered care homes in Tameside. The nearest to The Lakes Care Centre include The Beeches, Yew Trees and Fir Trees, 6 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
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- The Lakes Care Centre Limited
- Registered with CQC
- September 2023
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2026)
- Council area
- Tameside
- Town
- Dukinfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £890 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “The weekly price for private residential is £890 per week.” | Reported by the home “The weekly price for private residential is £890 per week.” |
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 The Lakes Care Centre
How much does The Lakes Care Centre cost?
The Lakes Care Centre charges £890 a week for residential care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for The Lakes Care Centre?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Lakes Care Centre Requires improvement in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Lakes Care Centre provide nursing care?
No. The Lakes Care Centre is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Lakes Care Centre offer dementia care?
The Lakes Care Centre is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Tameside listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Lakes Care Centre have?
The Lakes Care Centre is registered for up to 62 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 Dukinfield
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Dukinfield
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
