
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 is an excellent home. It is always warm and welcoming. The staff are friendly and caring. They work very hard to make Appleton Lodge a 'real home' for residents. My mother-in-law is very happy and settled. She has a clean and comfortable en-suite room. She loves sitting in the communal area where she participates in daily activities, which are physically and emotionally stimulating. I would highly recommend it.
My mother is currently at Appleton Lodge. Myself and siblings visit most days of the week. We all find the staff very helpful in everything concerning my mum's care. They are all really friendly to the family as well.
Although my mother has only been in the home for a few weeks I found that the atmosphere is very welcome and homely. Both management and staff are very helpful, nothing seems to be too much trouble. She has been in several care homes during the past four years for respite care but this home is by any standard the best.
This care home is a 100% run as a home from home. The residents are treated as family in a safe, friendly, caring environment. I feel that my relative is treated with dignity and respect and every member of staff goes the extra mile to give them the life they deserve. I am happy with all the aspects of the home and feel that I am treated as one of their family whenever I visit.
I am more than satisfied with the care my Mum is receiving at Appleton Lodge Care Home. She has settled in very well and we can relax in the knowledge that she is well looked after 24 hours a day. The home is kept very clean which is always a good outward sign of how well a place is run. My sister and I particularly like the relaxed atmosphere, where we can help ourselves to a tea or coffee and can even share a meal with the residents if we are inclined. Sometimes useful if you have to travel a long way as I do (80+miles). The carers themselves are friendly and respond quickly if a request is made to them. Efforts are made periodically to engage the residents in various activities. In all, the home appears to be very well run by caring and conscientious staff. I would therefore have no problem with recommending the care provided at Appleton Lodge Care Home.
The person I visit is the sister of a very close friend, who passed away. I visit every week and always find the staff very helpful and friendly. The home is extremely well cared for and they provide many activities during the week. My only fault would be occasional shortage of staff.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We really value the feedback provided by those who use our services.
Thank you for your positive comments about our kind and caring staff and the ample activities available for our Residents.
We are currently recruiting for new staff through...
Mum has nothing but praise for the care staff. She is comfortable in her room. She enjoys her food and the companionship of others. The home has a lovely homely and welcoming feel. There is a good range of entertainment of the care staff spend time with the residents on a 1:1 basis when they can.
Care provider over the last six years has been good and staff work hard to meet needs of residents. Staff turnover has been relatively low which has enabled staff to get to know residents and respond to them as individuals, which is important. Needs of residents have risen considerably over the last six years (due to people staying at home longer before entering care) and this has impacted on staff and residents, ideally staffing ratios need increasing! The home are supportive of residents and their families and are happy to discuss any concerns. The home is bright and well presented but care provided is more important although I recognise that presentation is positive factor in attracting new residents!
I would like to say how impressed with the care and support the staff have given to mum since she has been in their care. The care has been personal and sincere. This has made a difference as a member of the family we know that she has been in good hands at this very sad time.
My mother has lived at Appleton Lodge for three years now. Since choosing this home which was a very difficult choice after viewing many at the time, I have not been disappointed. The home is very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The reassurance from the staff is amazing at times when the resident and family need support. This care home is very happy and the residents are very happy. The new manager is transforming the place all the time and meeting the residents needs. I would have no problem recommending this home and would like to say Thank you.
I am quite happy with the service my sister gets in Appleton Lodge.
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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