
I really enjoy my visits with Mum as she is happy and content. I feel we have quality time togetherHeather A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Since she moved in, the care my mum has had has been amazing. The staff are lovelyV W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I have total trust in the staff and how they care for Mum. Nothing is too much trouble for themAnne A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I really enjoy my visits with Mum as she is happy and content. I feel we have quality time togetherHeather A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Since she moved in, the care my mum has had has been amazing. The staff are lovelyV W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I have total trust in the staff and how they care for Mum. Nothing is too much trouble for themAnne A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Stoneswood is a privately owned care home in the beautiful village of Delph, Saddleworth.
The home provides 45 beds, the majority of which have wet rooms or en-suite facilities and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are multiple lounges, dining areas and plenty of space for relaxing or socialising within the home. The home also has it's own on-site café called "The Lodge" set within the grounds, which is...
Care Provided by Stoneswood
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 51 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Stoneswood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Stoneswood to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Autograph Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sandra Nixon(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (51)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (31)
Visiting
- Welcome you to visit at any time. Please sign in and out.
Parking
- Parking is available onsite.
Stoneswood Reviews (71)
Stoneswood has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.550) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stoneswood has 71 reviews.
I would like to express how lovely my visit to see my mum was this morning.Joe one of the carers came into my mum's room when we both just sitting,and gently offered if my mum would like a bit of breakfast.Joe then offered to get tea and toast and brought it to my mum's room.Little things can make a day special.Thank you to all the staff who are always smiling and are very kind .
Hello Elizabeth, thank you for the lovely feedback and kind words.
We recently viewed the Stoneswood Residential Home in Delph, Oldham and have since chosen this home for my dad who suffers from Dementia. Sandra, the manager has been at the end of a phone from our first meeting and helped us accommodate a very challenging time for our dad and family. Her team, Emma, Ben, Karl, Ashley, Kelly, Yetunde, Bianca and Kayleigh have all made my dads welcome so personal and reassuring. Short notice visits and viewings, home visits for assessments and promises made have all been kept. My dad has now been settling in for nearly 3 weeks and we feel at ease that he is relaxed, less stressed than trying to live at home with alternative care and is much happier and safe. My dads mental health nurse has also visited him a few times and she is pleased with his progress and his improvement since he arrived. When we visit he is proud to show us around.
Our whole family and his neighbours are at ease knowing dad is in such a lovely place.
They made her feel special immediately, every staff member acknowledged her and asked her name even though at that point they where not directly at that moment in time caring for her
A great experience from the beginning and made myself wife and myself welcome
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comments regarding your mothers recent admission. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share such lovely feedback.
It means a great deal to us to hear your admiration for our staff. They work incredibly hard to provide a welcoming and...
Stonewood Residential Home. My dad has had excellent care and compassion from all the team at his new home. Manager, Sandra, has been in touch every step of the way. Staff like, Joe, Sana and Lauren have gone way past their duty to make dad feel cherished. Thank you. Roger.
Many thanks for your comments - we will pass on your kinds words to the team.
The staff on duty that day were exceptional and I need to give the most praise to Bianca who is a senior carer, she went above and beyond to care for my mum and even stayed on duty later to ensure she happy with my mums condition.
Thank you everyone but big thanks to Bianca.
Trevor and Karen
Many thanks for your kind comments & your praise of Bianca. We will ensure she is recognised. Best wishes, Stoneswood Team
There has been some confusion with the council about funding, but Sandra and the team have been amazing in finding ways to help us, and make sure my partners gramps is well looked after.
We've visited a few times in the past month, the house is gorgeous, the team are friendly and the activities look great! My partner was even able to put on a flute performance for everyone, allowing his gramps to hear him play live again.
A safe place for your family member.
Many thanks for such wonderful comments which have been shared with the team :-)
She is also enjoying the social side along with all the activities too. Thank you.
Many thanks for your compliments - Caroline and the activity team do a wonderful job, so we will make sure your feedback is passed on :-)
After finding ourselves in quite a desperate situation and needing respite care for my mother in law, I rang Stoneswood. The deputy manager was so empathetic/sympathetic and informative of what the home could offer. Within a week of calling we chose Stoneswood and my mother in law is now in on a permanent basis as the care is excellent. She is thriving in there with the care of the staff with lots of activities to keep her stimulated and inclusive. Would highly recommend for any loved one.
Thank you for such wonderful feedback - we're delighted to support you as a family :-)
My mum received excellent care whilst in respite and really enjoyed the basic care, meals, quality of her accommodation, the fantastic location and the regular activities arranged for the residents.
Stoneswood was kept really clean, was very secure and the facilities were excellent.
Many thanks to all and best of wishes.
Thank you for your kind words regarding your mother's stay at Stoneswood. We take great pride in providing the best quality care, and I will ensure the staff team are informed of your kindness. However, the pleasure of your mother's stay was all ours. Kind Regards.
The level of care has been outstanding.
All the staff are absolutely amazing. It just feels like one big happy family. I really enjoy my visits and my uncle loves it and has settled really well.
Many thanks for such kind feedback :-) We will pass on your compliments to the staff
The staff are very helpful. My partner needs lots of help, he has deteriorating motor skills and they accommodate his needs very well. He suffers from Lewy bodies dementia and gets very confused but the staff are kind, helpful and pleasant. They understand his needs and look after him very well. I completed an Social Services review with him recently and his responses showed he is happy with the standard of care. He is well fed and enjoys the food. It has taken a long time (he is not really a mixer) but he seems to have made a friend.
Thanks so much for your kind words, we will ensure the staff are aware of your compliments.
Generally care is good and residents are encouraged to join in social activities, but, my mother-in-law rarely takes part in these organised activities even when we are present. She subsequently does not have anything to fill her time as she is reliant on one to one communication, mainly from family. I would like more advice from staff. I feel she may need a keyworker, but am not sure whether she merits one as she is presently quiet mobile and independent.
Thank you for your feedback, we will be in touch directly regarding the keyworker scheme, which we are currently trialling at other homes within the group. We agree it would be beneficial for all residents and is something we're open to rolling out as soon as possible.
The food is good with plenty of choice for the residents and they are given this choice which is very important. There are snacks available at all times in the dining room for the residents to access all day. As she wanders so much I was happy to see a pressure mat at the side of her bed that will alert staff if she gets out of bed or falls in the night. The staff have always been polite and respectful whilst caring for the residents and use the appropriate equipment when necessary.
Many thanks for such kind comments and your compliments, which we will share with the staff team.
It’s never an easy thing to move a parent into a care home, but the staff have guided us through the transition and made things as smooth as possible. I would recommend Stoneswood, and I’m grateful to all the staff.
Your comments are really lovely to read and will be passed on to the staff team. Many thanks.
Mum has been resident at Stoneswood since May 2022. Although she and I were anxious about her move to Stoneswood, the staff really helped to make the move smooth. Mum has never had many hobbies, walking being her main one, but she is encouraged to join in with the many activities that have been taking place over the last few months. Mum particularly enjoys the outings both locally and farther afield. The staff are very welcoming and caring with all residents. They have looked after Mum and encouraged her to maintain some independence. Stoneswood is in beautiful grounds that are well maintained and easily accessible for Mum to walk with relatives. The use of the lodge as a coffee stop whilst out walking is perfect. I really enjoy my visits with Mum as she is happy and content. I feel we have quality time together without any worry.
Thanks for taking the time to leave such kind comments - your mum is a pleasure to care for. Best wishes.
Sometimes, it feels like they are short of senior carers, and there seems to be a lot of staff turnover, so it’s difficult to get to know who does what. But most of the regular careers are lovely and very friendly. I am really hoping the new manager stays and is a success.
Thank you for your kind comments - we're glad mum is settled and happy.
Her condition can make her short-tempered at times, but this seems to be handled well by the staff.
Many thanks for your kind comments about the staff and the care Mum receives. I will pass your comments on to the team.
My mum has been a resident of Stoneswood since July 2021. It was a major decision on my behalf to accept that Mum was going to need full time care due to her increasing dementia. When Autograph took over the running of the home, I was unsure of how things might change in the light of how my mum’s needs would be managed. However, it has been lovely to see how my mum has been encouraged to take part in the many activities which the Stoneswood staff have planned. This month I accompanied Mum on an evening coach trip to Blackpool. Everything ran so well due to the time and effort put in by the staff. I never thought I’d see Mum sitting in a café eating fish and chips before being driven through the illuminations! I am fortunate that I have total trust in the staff and how they care for Mum. Nothing is too much trouble for them when I call in to see her or when I ring daily to ask how she has been presenting. I am happy and confident that Stoneswood are able to continue caring for Mum.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're glad you and Mum enjoyed the Blackpool trip! Hopefully more trips to come in future.
My mum settled in here very quickly, and is far happier than she was at home. The staff are very friendly and caring, with plenty of activities to keep my mum occupied. The home is always clean and tidy with a really happy atmosphere. It was easy to get her room set up to be familiar to her, making the move in easy and low stress. We are even allowed to bring her favourite four legged friends to visit! I would recommend Stoneswood to anyone needing care for an elderly relative. We wish we’d moved her in earlier.
It’s great to hear such a wonderful review, a real credit to the team. We are pleased to hear that Mum is happy at Stoneswood – Thank you!
30th November - Mum very poorly today and we stayed all day. The staff were amazing - especially four staff members in particular - so caring and empathic. We must also mention two other staff members who are equally professional, they are all a credit to the team at Stoneswood. Another staff member manages the kitchen with skill and is attentive to the dietary needs of the residents, talking to residents daily to be able to tailor their needs.
Thank you for acknowledging the amazing work our staff do each day. It's greatly appreciated and we will share your feedback with the team. Many thanks.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 August 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stoneswood
What types of Care is Stoneswood registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Stoneswood have?
There are 51 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Stoneswood?
Own Furniture if required, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Stoneswood to the centre of Oldham?
4.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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