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Nursing homes in Tameside

8 of the 35 care homes in Tameside are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 7 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 Tameside typically cost £1,056 a week, about £54,912 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,053 to £1,295. That is about 15% more than the typical residential fee in Tameside of £921. 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 Tameside and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Tameside
£1,056a week

About £54,912 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,112 a week

PrimeCarersA 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

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, £757 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Tameside
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.

Dementia careFees published
Guide Lane Nursing Home, Manchester

Guide Lane Nursing Home

Manchester, M34 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Care home fees
£1,050 to £1,609 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Tameside

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
Kings Park Nursing Home, Ashton-under-Lyne

Kings Park Nursing Home

Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Care home fees
£1,056 to £1,650 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Stamford Court, Stalybridge

Stamford Court

Stalybridge, SK15 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Nursing care
£1,534 to £1,688 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Acer Mews, Ashton-under-Lyne

Acer Mews

Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 · 28 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaExemplar Health Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,056 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Moss Cottage Nursing Home, Ashton-under-Lyne

Moss Cottage Nursing Home

Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBondcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,056 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Riverside, Hyde

Riverside

Hyde, SK14 · 90 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,056 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Thorncliffe Grange, Manchester

Thorncliffe Grange

Manchester, M34 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,056 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Downshaw Lodge, Ashton-under-Lyne

Downshaw Lodge

Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 · 45 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaQualia
Fee not published
Area typical £1,056 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
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.

“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
Marion L., about Primrose N.
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.

Typical nursing homes fees in Tameside

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 8 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Nursing care
£1,056
Usually £1,053 to £1,295 a week3 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 Tameside cost?

Nursing homes in Tameside typically charge £1,056 a week, usually between £1,053 and £1,295. 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 Tameside?

8 of the 35 CQC-registered care homes in Tameside 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 Tameside?

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 Tameside?

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 Tameside council for a needs assessment.