Nursing homes in Stockport
21 of the 67 care homes in Stockport are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 10 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Stockport typically cost £1,638 a week, about £85,150 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,484 to £2,258. That is about 22% more than the typical residential fee in Stockport of £1,341. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Stockport and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £85,150 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,275 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £294 a week less, £15,262 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,920 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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Stockport
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.
Appleton Manor
Cherry Tree House
Newlands Nursing & Residential Home
Arbour Court
Cheadle Manor Care Home
Ladybrook Manor
Lynmere Nursing Home
Marple Dale Hall - The New Windsor
Plane Tree Court
Abbeyfield House
Bamford Grange Care Home
Bowerfield Court
Bowerfield House
Bramhall Manor Care Home
Hilltop Court Nursing Home
Stable Steps Care Centre
92 Barcicroft Road
Cheadle Grange Care Home
Cheadle Grange Care Home
Marple Dale Hall - The New Windsor
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.
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
“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.
Typical nursing homes fees in Stockport
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 21 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,638
- Usually £1,484 to £2,258 a week4 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Stockport cost?
Nursing homes in Stockport typically charge £1,638 a week, usually between £1,484 and £2,258. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Stockport?
21 of the 67 CQC-registered care homes in Stockport are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Stockport?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Stockport?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Stockport council for a needs assessment.