Genesis Care Home
Macclesfield, SK11 · 0.4 km · 42 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialWinnie Care (Macclesfield)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,212 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
CQC: Good
Woodlands Care Centre
6 Woodlands Road, Macclesfield, SK11 8AQ
Nursing home · 30 beds · Woodlands Care (Cheshire)
- Weekly fee
- £1,300
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2019
- Beds
- 30
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Woodlands Care Centre's reported fee
£1,300a week
About £67,600 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,600 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
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, £1,245 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cheshire East
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About Woodlands Care Centre
Woodlands Care Centre is a nursing home in Macclesfield, in the Cheshire East council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Woodlands Care (Cheshire). The home has been registered since September 2018.
At its latest inspection, published October 2019, the CQC rated Woodlands Care Centre 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.
Woodlands Care Centre has told us it charges £1,300 a week for care home fees, 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 £67,600 a year. It is about 7% above the typical residential fee in Cheshire East of £1,212 a week.
There are 106 registered care homes in Cheshire East. The nearest to Woodlands Care Centre include Genesis Care Home, Keele Crescent Care Home and Petunia Grove - Macclesfield. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Woodlands Care (Cheshire) Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- September 2018
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2019)
- Council area
- Cheshire East
- Town
- Macclesfield
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Requires improvement
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found safe infection control, clean surroundings and visiting arrangements.
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 | £1,300 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our current weekly fees are £1300 per week.” | Reported by the home “Our current weekly fees are £1300 per week.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week near Cheshire East, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Woodlands Care Centre
How much does Woodlands Care Centre cost?
Woodlands Care Centre charges £1,300 a week for care home fees (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 Woodlands Care Centre?
The Care Quality Commission rated Woodlands Care Centre Good in October 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Woodlands Care Centre provide nursing care?
Yes. Woodlands Care Centre is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Woodlands Care Centre offer dementia care?
Yes. Woodlands Care Centre is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Woodlands Care Centre have?
Woodlands Care Centre is registered for up to 30 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Cheshire East
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.
Zahimisa K.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 28 minutes from Cheshire East. Can care for a couple
Oyakhire A.
1 review
From £1,082 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 31 minutes from Cheshire East. Can care for a couple
Camille F.
2 reviews
From £1,610 a week, 25 years caring
Works in the Cheshire East area. Can care for a couple
Margaret K.
1 review
From £980 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 36 minutes from Cheshire East. Can care for a couple
“She is an exemplary carer, she is knowledgable empathetic and very respectful in the home.”
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night.”
See live-in carers near Cheshire EastProfiles, 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.
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Keele Crescent Care Home
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CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,212 a week
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Petunia Grove - Macclesfield
Macclesfield, SK11 · 0.6 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialThe David Lewis Centre
Fee not published
Area typical £1,212 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week