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The registered manager for the home has many years’ experience and is...
Care Provided by Brabyns House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 39 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day 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
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
we have a cost of £1300. we offer £20 a month discount for direct debits
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brabyns House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brabyns House 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
- Berrycroft Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kim Blissett(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Visiting hours are 9.30am- 11.45am, 1.15pm-3.45pm and 4.45pm-7.30pm
Parking
- Please park in the main car park in front of Brabyns House
Brabyns House Reviews (15)
Brabyns House has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.128) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brabyns House has 15 reviews.
I continue to be impressed with the care and support the staff bring to the residents. It is such a homely and happy place. My mum has been there for six years now and I am still of the opinion it is one of the best care homes in the area. Its success lies with the amazing staff who are dedicated and professional and manage the care and support of their residents with respect and compassion.
Dear Deborah, thank you so much for your kind words, it is very much appreciated and we will continue to care for your lovely mum so her stay is a happy and comfortable one surrounded by people who think the world of her.
Mother received care here for a period from October 2022 to March 2024. The care received from all the staff was so friendly and personal, simply exceptional, and knowing that my mother was being so well looked after was so important to me. Can't thank them enough.
The care has been second to non by such a wonderful team. I can't thank them enough for making her final years so comfortable and memorable.
My mother has been at Brabyns Care Home for eighteen months now. The care has been wonderful. The staff really look after all her needs, now she has dementia. The home is welcoming, clean and friendly. When I visit (three times a week), it always feels like home and I always look forward to going. My mother is comfy and happy here. Keep up the great work Brabyns.
My mum was admitted to Brabyns House, just before the covid 2020 lockdown. Straight away, I felt relieved for her to be in such a caring home. Nothing was or is too much trouble to all staff. All the staff are friendly and loving to my mother. They are patient and have got to know her very well, treating her with dignity. The home is extremely well led by the manager and another member of staff. They seek to improve the house for the residents. The strengths of Brabyns House room layouts, can all be a weakness. However, the residents love the homeliness of Brabyns House. I love the way the staff embrace birthdays and special events (e.g jubilee, Christmas), with house decorations.
My sister has been a resident since May 2021. On our first visit, we were impressed by the house and all the facilities. Over the year we have seen just how much care is given to the residents and their welfare. All their needs are looked after. The staff are welcoming. All meals are prepared on the premises and there is a good variety. My sister is well looked after and we are now, free from worry.
Both my parents have been resident at Brabyns House now for nearly four years and I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and attention they have shown them. Brabyns has a very homely atmosphere and the staff go above and beyond to ensure the residents are comfortable. The food is all cooked in-house, and the menu is varied, delicious and served in the lovely dining room overlooking the garden - my parents really appreciate good food and Mum still thinks she's on holiday in a hotel! The staff lay on regular entertainment and activities for the residents from crafts, baking, keep fit, dancing and sing-a-longs. I love that they have a Facebook page and regularly update with videos so we can see what the residents have been doing. During the difficult restrictions of covid the staff have done their best to enable visiting, from garden visits in the summer to visits in a specially designed 'pod' inside until we were able to resume normal visiting. The house is now beautifully decorated for Christmas.
Thank you for your positive review about Brabyns House.
Avoid this place especially if your loved one has dementia/Alzheimers. Aunt sustained two falls within the space of a week. Not allowed to spend time in her room and was made to sit in a chair all day in one of the lounges which resulted in her legs/ankles becoming very swollen. The care staff informed me they did not have enough staff to keep running up and downstairs to check on residents and preferred them all to be in one place. There was no interaction between the care staff and residents and this was also witnessed by my Aunt's social care worker. I would not recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. I am very sorry to hear you feel this way and would not recommend Brabyns House. We have looked back into this matter from when your Aunt stayed with us and were surprised to find that there were no complaints or issues raised at...
My Mother lived in Brabyns House for ten years. I well remember that, when I left her in their care on day one, I assumed that her life was all but over. Little did I (or my Mum) know that it was in fact, about to enter a whole new chapter. She was not only looked after, she was truly cared for by the whole team, with affection and good humour that was marvellous to see. With sparklingly clean public and private rooms, great food, a packed itinerary or activities and lots of opportunities to have fun, she really did enjoy life there. Another lovely aspect of life at Brabyns (which we did not expect) was that her family and friends were actively encouraged to visit and otherwise maintain contact. When the time came, the end of life care was given in a very competent yet sensitive manner. This may sound like a review written by someone with a vested interest in the future of the care home, but it is a true reflection of my personal experience. I cannot recommend this REAL HOME enough.
My mum moved to live at Brabyns House in September 2019. I had researched a number of care providers and am so pleased my instincts were right. All staff are very kind and caring, I have always felt truly welcome and been able to work closely with staff being fully involved in my mum's care; never more so than during the pandemic. Brabyns is a home and community where my mothers physical, emotional, safety and health needs are very well met. Prior to September 2019, I had looked after mum myself for 4 years with support from carers; however, ultimately this was not meeting all her needs and in my search for an alternative I am so grateful I found Brabyns House.
We thank you for your kind review. All relatives have been very supportive through these difficult times.
Overall a first-rate care home, with a homely feel, good atmosphere, very good quality catering and exceptional staff who are genuinely caring and have an excellent attitude and approach. Staff are friendly, helpful, professional and competent. They respond promptly to queries and requests. Being converted dwellings, the rooms and layout don't have an institutional feel. The home is set in pleasant suburban surroundings, beside a canal and round the corner from a park, near the centre of Marple. The back garden is secluded and a nice place to spend time. We were allowed generous time to meet the manager and tour the home before deciding on placement. Activities are rated satisfactory as mother moved to Brabyns House two weeks before the first Covid-19 lockdown. Restrictions have limited activities since then. Staff and management have dealt very well with the various requirements and demands of Covid-19. Mother is in very good hands.
From day one my mother has been looked after with superlative care and attention at Brabyns House. She is happy there, comfortable, clean and well-fed. Knowing that she is in such good hands is incredibly reassuring. The staff are all wonderful, and the home is managed with great professionalism.
Mum is so happy at Brabyns and it is so reassuring to know that she's safe and well cared for. The staff are very attentive and regularly update Facebook so I can see what she's been up to. They do loads of activities and I'm just so glad she's in such a great care home especially during the current crisis. The meals always look delicious and the homemade cakes look amazing. The home itself has a very homely feel about it with plenty of lounges, not just regimented seats around the outside of a large room. I think the whole team from the cleaning staff, the kitchen staff, the carers and the management are extraordinary and very dedicated. I cant recommend Brabyns highly enough.
If it hadn’t been for Brabyns House offering regular daycare, I wouldn’t have been able to take care of mum in my home for the last three years. It’s home from home and mum always comes back happy and content at the end of the day. The staff treat the residents with kindness and respect and nothing is too much effort. If one day my mum needs to move in full time I’ll know she’ll receive the best of care.
Our mum has been at Brabyns house for 9-10 years and it's always been like a home from home. She has everything she needs to keep her healthy and happy. The staff go over and above the call of duty to make sure this happens.
The families are involved in everything that happens.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 December 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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.
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Meet the Team (2)

Ann is a long-term dedicated care worker. Ann began her career 28 years ago working in a care home in Mossley before running intermediate care at Berrycroft Manor helping the elderly recover from operations and strokes to enable them to return home. In 2012 Ann was offered the position of Brabyns House and has worked tirelessly over the years to improve the home for both residents and staff. Ann has also had both mum and dad in residency at Brabyns. Ann has helped build an excellent reputation in the community and beyond for offering some of the best residential care around.
Ann is married to Graham and they enjoy regular visits to Spain hoping one day to retire in the sun.

Sonya has just completed her 25th year working for Brabyns House, firstly as a Care Assistant and working up to the position of Deputy. She has worked in care since the age of 16. Sonya is now working towards her diploma in management and is always seeking out new ways to improve.
Sonya has dedicated her life to caring for the elderly. She has loads of compassion and respect for our residents and is very proactive in every department of the home. She has immense knowledge of care and is always happy to speak to resident families regarding any concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brabyns House
What types of Care is Brabyns House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Brabyns House have?
There are 31 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Brabyns House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Brabyns House to the centre of Stockport?
4.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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