
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 Care Home has changed my mother's life for the better - the change in her is immense compared to living on her own and mother is now as bright as a button. The home is clean, tidy and good food. The staff are all friendly and mum loves the banter with the staff. The difference in her amazing/1 a care home is the last place mother wanted to be, she's a very proud lady but she loves it here! Fantastic!
Colour schemes were dismal. I found both extremely upsetting. Staff at each were satisfactory.
Appleton Lodge was very different. Bright, welcoming, music playing, residents active and aware. Staff committed to providing a good service to all - residents, visitors and each other.
I live some distance away and so cannot visit as much as I would like, but when I do I arrive unannounced. I always find the home clean, tidy, smelling pleasant. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. But most importantly my mother is always well presented with clean clothes, hair combed and comfortable. I always leave confident that my mother is in good hands and well cared for. All the residents seem very contented. I am happy that my mum is in such a good home.
Please give the staff a big thank you from all of us.
My mother has been living at Appleton Lodge for two years. During this time her needs have changed but have been fully met by the management and staff without any problems. My mother and our family are very pleased with her care and feel fortunate that she is in such a safe and caring environment. The staff are wonderful with my mother, their medical and personal care for her are excellent, they treat her with respect but are cheerful, friendly and we feel like part of a big family. The facilities at the home are modern and clean. The atmosphere they have created is very welcoming and inclusive; this applies to all residents, family and friends who come to visit.
Staff are good, they have a lot to do.
I always find my visits to Mum such a pleasure with the staff so polite and helpful.
An excellent care home, friendly, happy. Just one big happy family.
I could not be looked after in any other care home.
Everything excellent.
Grandma is very happy here, the meals are always filling her up and she always has seconds. The room is very comfy and she feels at home. She is able to go outside and feed the birds which gives her independence.
All the staff at Appleton Lodge have made my father's transition into the home go smoothly. Their attention to his needs have been met with great care and compassion. I can't thank the staff enough for all their efforts. Thank you.
Excellent. Came to see my friend the entertainment was on. The staff are really friendly and helpful.
From day one all staff have been helpful. They take care of not only the resident but their family too. You are not excluded from anything and are actively encouraged to contribute to their welfare and care. Good onsite care from third parties i.e. chiropody, hairdressers, GP etc. I would be happy to be a resident here should the need ever arise.
Since moving to Appleton Lodge Care Home our mum's quality of life has improved immensely. In the previous home, she was left in her room all day.I and my sister visited every day to make sure that she at least got to walk around as she was becoming extremely depressed. Appleton's manager and staff provide fantastic care and support and she now has made friends in the home and is so much happier. We cannot thank you enough for providing such a lovely place for her to be. Your cleaners keep the place absolutely spotless.
My aunt has been cared for with kindness and compassion. I have no hesitation in recommending Appleton Lodge Care Home.
I am extremely happy with the care my mum receives at Appleton Lodge Care Home. Importantly, my mum is very happy, contented and feels safe. The staff are very approachable and most of them have been there for many years and know all the residents very well. Appleton Lodge Care Home is just the right size with 30 residents 15 on each floor which gives the care home a real homely feel to it. There is a lovely garden for residents to sit in on sunny days.
I visit the home several times a week. I am delighted with the care provided. The home has a lovely friendly atmosphere. All staff work extremely hard and go the extra mile. Thank you so much for all you do for my mum.
My mum has been at Appleton Lodge for six years and I feel it is now the best it has ever been. The staff are thoughtful and caring and the management efficient and approachable and I have peace of mind knowing that mum is happy and safe.
We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have been given a place for my father in Appleton Lodge Care Home. The manager and her team are young, optimistic and enthusiastic. They smile and are pleasant and upbeat at all times, even on what must be difficult days. Without exception, all the staff are kind and caring to my Dad who can sometimes be grumpy and difficult. Dementia has badly affected appetite and all the carers try to coax him to eat - sometimes bribing him with two puddings if he won't eat much main course. I feel he is in a safe and caring environment with lovely people - what's not to like about that?
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.
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