
The care and attention have been excellent and would not hesitate to recommend this homeGraham B(Son of Resident/Service User)



The care and attention have been excellent and would not hesitate to recommend this homeGraham B(Son of Resident/Service User)



Appleton Lodge care home, located in Bredbury, on the outskirts of Stockport, provides personalised residential and residential dementia care from a welcoming and purpose-built setting.
As well as offering a range of premier, single and en-suite rooms, with something suitable for everyone, Appleton Lodge care home boasts a selection of specially designed dining areas that provide the perfect space to enjoy mealtimes. The catering team prides itself on ensuring that each...
Care Provided by Appleton Lodge Care Home
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 30 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Appleton Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Appleton Lodge Care Home 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kay Eadsforth (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Appleton Lodge Care Home Reviews (71)
Appleton Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.348) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Appleton Lodge Care Home has 71 reviews.
Appleton Lodge took very good care of my mum. Even though Mum's time at Appleton was brief, they looked after her in every way possible. Towards the end of mum's life, they were a great support and did everything they could to make mum comfortable before she passed away.
I would recommend Appleton Lodge as a care home to friends and family if they needed care or treatment. They looked after my mum to a very high standard.
Whilst visiting my relative, I took ill and required an ambulance. Charlie, a carer, looked after me and kept my relative reassured too.
My mum has been in Appleton Lodge for almost 4 years. In this time she has had excellent care and is very happy there. I cannot praise the staff enough, they treat the residents with care and respect. They have a lot of activities to stop the residents getting bored and also to stimulate them. Overall I have no complaints.
I have found them easy to talk to. I know my mum is being well cared for and I don't have any concerns.
Takes a long time to gain entry as staff always busy or they don't hear door bell
Food ok and will changed menu to suit residents needs.
Would like to see more activity with residents as had no One In role to do this for last few months not really acceptable
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased you find our staff friendly and the home clean. We apologise for any delays at the door. Regarding activities and wellbeing, we understand your concerns, and a new Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator has now joined the team and is getting established in their role. Your comments are appreciated and help us continue to improve.
The staff in Appleton Lodge are outstanding, caring, attentive, reassuring, efficient and responsible. The atmosphere is lovely, relaxing, loving, great attention is given to providing for individual needs. Residents are treated with great respect & understanding. The freedom of each one is always a priority while at the same time creating a sense of community and belonging.
Brilliant staff, all friendly, my dad says 'I'm happy here, the staff are lovely and they can't do enough for me'.
Mum came to Appleton Lodge Care Home in October 2023 suffering badly from Alzheimer's and very restricted mobility. From day one, all the care staff were excellent; friendly, caring, helpful and knowledgeable. They did all they could to get her more mobile and made good progress. On arrival her Alzheimer's was untreated and she was often very uncooperative and even violent towards the staff. They dealt with this with patience and good humour. The management team worked with the local mental health team and started her on medication which made a huge difference. Within a few weeks under their care, she was once again much more like my mum. At all times the staff kept me fully informed as to their thoughts and plans for her treatment. Whenever there was any issue with her health I would be informed immediately. I cannot praise the management and staff of Appleton Lodge enough. They did so much to help her make the most of her stay and were exceptionally caring as she approached the end.
All the staff were very friendly and welcoming to both me and family, the atmosphere was always friendly. The management team were very responsive to any concerns raised, keeping the family updated on any changes to her care.
Sadly Mum passed away in May of this year in Appleton Lodge and I can not thank the care staff enough for the care and compassion they showed Mum and our family in the last few weeks of her life.
I can not recommend this care home enough, I can now reflect fondly on the time Mum spent at Appleton Lodge thanks to the care team and the support she received.
We chose Appleton Lodge Care Home after visiting a number of homes in the area. As soon as we arrived we found it to be clean, organised and efficient but more importantly, friendly and welcoming. The staff I have encountered are helpful and caring and clearly have Mum's best interests at heart at all times. Mum's needs can be challenging at times but they are always positive and her health has improved since she has been there. 5 months in and I am certain we made the right choice with Appleton Lodge!
Food excellent and very varied.
Would recommend this as a place to live.
Staff are so friendly and helpful, they can't do enough for the residents. They make my mum feel safe and always have time for her. There are all sorts of activities going on which she can join in. A lovely garden to sit in when the weather permits. She enjoys the meals and that she can always ask for a cup of tea, staff are only too willing to get her one. Couldn't wish for a better place for Mum and it also puts my mind a rest.
It's a comfort to know my gran is in a warm and secure environment and that she feels safe and settled. The staff create a clean family-style home where residents can relax and enjoy group activities. A big thanks to all the staff for the hard work and great energy that they bring in each day.
This care home is second to none. The residents are looked after as though they were family. The staff are excellent, sensitive towards residents, treat them at all times with dignity and care. I have a good relationship with the staff they keep me up to date at all times about my mother. I wouldn't even consider her going to any other care home - this is a home-from-home. I am 100% happy with everything to do with the care home. I can go away each day knowing Mum is looked after when I'm not there.
October marks twelve months since Mum moved into Appleton Lodge. Yes - she had time where she wanted home - all very expected - but in time due to the care and residents (who she all considers friends now) she refers to Appleton Lodge as home. She enjoys the food and all the chats with carers and residents and we were so grateful to the kind agreement of the home to allow a lodger to join Mum - her canary! It really helped Mum settle in quickly. Sadly, Mum has had a few bouts of illness, even a hospital stay - but the carers are always on full alert - DN's and the GP readily available and all the care is second to none - we can't thank all the staff enough.
My mum has been in the care home since May 2023, we'd visited a lot of care homes before we visited Appleton Lodge Care Home and your care home was by far the best we'd seen. The staff are absolutely brilliant and very caring and Mum's room is lovely, clean and fresh. Food is great and the activities are a bonus. I would highly recommend Appleton Lodge to friends.
I moved my partner to Appleton Lodge on 12th April 2023. Since moving him, I have visited without an appointment every week. Every time my partner has been clean and sitting in his chair looking well and is happy. His room is clean and smells nice, the window opened and no rubbish lying around. He looks well-fed and always has a jug of water if he gets thirsty, I am delighted. The home tells me when he falls.
My experience since viewing, and now my family member residing in the home, has been very welcoming. All the staff are so caring, listen to you and ask about your loved one. Nothing is too much trouble to them, whatever you ask. The home interior is immaculately kept and bright and airy. Outside is landscaped and kept beautiful too. 100% happy.
Dad transferred to Appleton Lodge Care Home, the staff could not have done more to accommodate us. The place is lovely and clean, light and airy and the staff are so friendly and helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 November 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (14) & Events (0)
- 27 Aug 2025
HC-One’s Appleton Lodge care home in Stockport, has been busy transforming the garden area of their care home in a bid to win the winning title of this year’s HC-One...
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
- 20 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK are marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing. HC-One resident’s wellbeing is a key...
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Meet the Team (1)

“I believe that kind of care means treating people just as you would like to be treated and doing what you can to make a difference in their life.”
Kay has gained many years’ experience in providing care and support to older people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and committed leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for Residents.
Having worked for the company for several years, Kay closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident.
She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
She also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs and is always keen to include the local community in life at Appleton Lodge.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Kay remarked: “I just love spending time with our Residents and being able to improve thequality of their lives.”
Away from work, Kay enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.
If you would like to find out more about Appleton Lodge, Kay would be delighted to have an informal discussion with you to answer any questions and provide further information.
Frequently Asked Questions about Appleton Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Appleton Lodge Care Home 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 Appleton Lodge Care Home have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Appleton Lodge Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Appleton Lodge Care Home to the centre of Stockport?
1.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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