
The staff are very helpful and always see to mums needs. Her room is lovely and well presented.S M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



The staff are very helpful and always see to mums needs. Her room is lovely and well presented.S M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



Holme Lea care home, situated in a peaceful part of Stalybridge, in Tameside, offers personalised residential and residential dementia care for older people.
The purpose-built and welcoming care home has a range of places to relax, exercise, dine and socialise, including en-suite rooms, a hair salon, conservatory, summer house and landscaped garden.
From Care Assistants to Wellbeing Coordinators and Chefs, each and every member of the team is there to support...
Care Provided by Holme Lea
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Holme Lea for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Holme Lea 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
- Craig Hardman (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
Holme Lea Reviews (74)
Holme Lea has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.028) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holme Lea has 74 reviews.
We as a family can’t fault the home. Good all round team and a happy mum
Manager and his staff work so hard. The home is lovely and clean and the home feel when you walk in is what sold us when we looked for a place for our gran. It’s a lovely environment and nothing is too much for the staff.
My mum has been at the home for approx 14-months, and she says how good the staff are and how hard they work. When I phone and go to visit, they are always friendly and helpful. The only other comment is when they are short-staffed, Mum worries that the staff have a lot to put up with and are under pressure.
Thank you for your review; we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. HC-One would like to sincerely apologise that your experience with staffing levels has caused you concern. We strive to offer kind, safe care and we would welcome the opportunity, should you so...
We visited quite a few homes, we wanted one near our home and easy to drive to. We decided on Home Lea because of its pleasant location and caring staff. Our relative has been a resident of Home Lea now for over two years, and it has proved right for him, he seems as happy as he can be. The rooms are very pleasant and 'en suite' you are kept informed if there is an issue immediately we are contacted. The food seems very good and carried and the home is very clean (we think we made the right choice for our husband and dad).
My husband seems happy and contented being there.
We were hesitant to "put Mum in a care home" - what with Covid and the necessary restrictions - along with the usual guilt etc. Holme Lea has amazingly caring staff; nothing is too much trouble, and they have helped to reassure us. Mum has been living there for around a year now and has settled in so well.
Overall, very happy with the care and support given to my dad. At first, when he went into the home he found it strange and for us as a family difficult to come to terms with. The staff have made him feel welcome and he settled in. The communication is good and a very happy place to visit. With the pandemic it has hit everyone very hard, I feel especially for my dad - not having that contact and interaction has had an impact on his health and well-being. I really hope we can get back to proper visits soon. The monthly Zoom meetings keep us informed. Well Done team Holme Lea.
My mum has been at Holme Lea for two years now, the service they provide is excellent and the staff are fantastic with my mum and also myself as to my mum's care. I have no worries about the standards that are in place at the home and I am fully informed of any changes or problems whether it be about the home itself or about my mum.
Excellent care for my partner. Caring and dedicated staff who are always eager to reassure my partner. The staff are always available to answer any questions. My partner has put on weight and thoroughly enjoys the food. I am very impressed with the level of care and want to thank everyone for all their hard work in keeping Covid-19 at bay.
The staff are amazing. The manager has done so much for us as a family. They have all gone the "extra mile" to make Mums respite care a fab experience. She will go back for a visit but wants some independence still. Mum has been well protected, loved and cared for as anyone would want for their loved one. Thank you to everyone; this will be Mum's first choice when the 'time comes'.
The staff at Home Lea have been amazing through the pandemic. So glad that they had a complete lockdown of the place to protect the residents. They are caring and any issues raised are dealt with. A fabulous team who work together and have been strong and caring, especially with the lockdown. Staff have been fantastic with our mum; they have reassured us and kept an eye on any changes and informed us straight away. I can't thank them enough.
My brother has been supported well at Home Lea. The staff are very caring and work hard to make the residents comfortable and a homely environment.
Overall we are happy with Mother's care, however, we would like her to have a larger room with toilet which we were told she would get when she moved in in April 2019. She isn't happy getting up in the night and having to go out into the corridor to use the toilet.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We really appreciate your positive comments regarding our home. Unfortunately at this time, there is no availability of a suitable en-suite bedroom, however, when one becomes available within...
Her room is excellent. I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and attention they give to my wife.
Everytime I visit my mother I feel that she is being cared for and looked after properly. I feel she is in a safe environment. The staff are all very friendly to both my mum and all the family/visitors.
Mum has been a resident for over 2 and a half years and during that time, has received the most compassionate care I could wish for. I am thankful to all the staff who do a brilliant job in looking after her. Nothing is too much trouble and I am very appreciative to everyone for their help, support and understanding (not just to Mum but to me as well)! The home has undergone lots of changes during the time Mum has been there - the manager and his team do a wonderful job and have made a massive difference over the last few months. It is like home from home and I’m glad Mum is part of it.
The best move for myself and my dad, tough at first, but now love the home and staff who treat my dad brilliantly.
My mother has been a resident since January 2019, previously living on her own. There has been (I consider) an improvement in her quality of life. The staff treat her well and provide the care she needs.
We would not hesitate to recommend Holme Lea, special thanks to both the manager and senior staff, who worked so hard on our behalf.
I think that there has been an overall improvement in standards at Holme Lea with the current manager however, staff shortages continue to be a problem.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 November 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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)
- 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...
- 18 Nov 2024
HC-One care homes across the UK took part in fundraising activities on Friday, November 15, to raise vital funds for BBC’s Children in Need. Children In Needs supports charities and...
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Meet the Team (1)

What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?
“I believe that kind of care means seeing our Residents smile, giving support when needed and supporting not only Residents but Relatives too.”Craig has gained many years’ experience in providing care and support to older people, to enrich their lives. He is a knowledgeable and committed leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for Residents.
Craig joined Holme Lea as Home Manager because he closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. He extends this caring approach to his 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.
He 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 Holme Lea.
When asked what he enjoys most about his role, Craig remarked: “I love that I have a very hard-working team who genuinely care about our Residents.”
Away from work, Craig loves nothing more than going to the theatre, swimming and long drives.
If you would like to find out more information about Holme Lea, Craig has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.
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