Holme Lea

Astley Road, Stalybridge SK15 1RA
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9.1 72 Reviews
  • Holme Lea, Stalybridge
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 you and your loved one at every stage of your care journey, focusing on ensuring Holme Lea is a place people are proud to call home.
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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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £930

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Holme Lea to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Craig Hardman (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2009

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (48)

Holme Lea Reviews (72)

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Holme Lea has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.092) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Holme Lea has 72 reviews.

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Review from N G (Husband of Resident) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care home is nicely situated next to parkland, a little short on parking spaces but manageable. Staff very pleasant and attentive, they go beyond the call of duty, helping with luggage and oxygen bottles. I would go back again if circumstances dictate. Thank you.
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Review from Susan H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with Holme Lea, the staff are always very pleasant and really look after my mum with the dignity and respect she deserves they try to cater to all my mums needs, unfortunately my mum was confined to bed for most of the month however, they tried to include her on some of the activities
in her room now she is getting involved more and she is a lot happier in herself.
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Review from Frank B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 29 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother-in-law suffered from Dementia. She was in Holme Lea for nearly 6 years.
Her care was fantastic, from a wonderful staff.
Living, caring, professional and with good humour.
I admired their patience and empathy. I cannot praise them highly enough.
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Review from Cheryl B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly environment. Staff are always polite and attentive and the place is always clean and tidy. Any queries we have about gran are always answered and resolved when needed. We are always kept up to date about what is going on and are invited to join any activities taking place in the home. Overall
a friendly and welcoming place for gran to be in and to visit.
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Review from Janet H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Dad will have been in Holme Lea a year in January. The care and support me and my twin sister have had from all of the staff at Holme Lea is 100%. He was very worried about his state of mind and health before he went in after spending a short time in hospital, but we are very happy he is there
and so is Dad. Keep up the good work.
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
An improvement over the last few weeks staff away listen to you. Home a lot cleaner.
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Review from Geoff T (Son of Resident) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has shown much improvement during May and I'm sure this owes much to the devoted care she receives from the staff at Holme Lea. Occasionally staff seem under pressure due possibly to reduced numbers, but they always rise to the occasion.
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Review from John G (Brother of Resident) published on 27 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother spent January here and was wonderfully cared for before returning to try living in his flat with a care package. The staff were truly caring and their reservations about him returning home were proved to be absolutely accurate, and he has been warmly welcomed back on a permanent basis to
his, and our, great relief. His whole attitude has picked up as he feels safe, happy and well cared for, and we feel the same way too. Lovely, caring, welcoming staff led by excellent manager. Thank you Holme Lea!!
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Review from Geoff T (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum's mental and physical condition have deteriorated over the last month. The care and compassion shown by management and staff monitoring this have been exemplary, especially in liaising with her GP to ensure her medication for relief of pain and anxiety is appropriate.


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checked "Extremely likely" to recommend is reservations as to the exact nature of the care which a potential client may need. Someone requiring physical or medical care, but with no mental deterioration, might find the preponderance of dementia sufferers in Holme Lea depressing.
Reply from Meridian, Careline Team at Holme Lea

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We really value the feedback provided by those who use our services.
Your kind comments will be passed on to the team at Holme Lea.
Meridian Healthcare aims to deliver the kindest possible care to all Residents, and we know how important it is to provide the right environment and to support each Resident. We are committed to delivering this vision through recruiting, training and staffing our homes with staff who are experienced in different care types, providing Residents with the high quality, kind care they deserve. Each Resident is assessed by the Home Manager prior to joining us.


Thanking you again for taking the time to provide really helpful feedback about the home. We value all feedback and ensure it is recorded and acted upon.

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Review from Amanda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum came to the home on respite, she wasn't happy about going but on arrival the staff were so friendly, welcoming and reassuring that she soon settled. She's settled that well she doesn't want to go home and that's down to the staff. Caring, loving, funny and always around when you need them. It's
puts my mind at ease knowing my mum is happy and well looked after.
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Review from Elaine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is 93 years old,she went into Holme Lea over 3 years ago,she is partially sighted and almost totally deaf. She has dementia which has got progressively worse over the last few months. All the carers have good understanding of how to treat her knowing how to approach her especially on her bad
days.
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Review from David H (Son of Resident) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was transferred to the home for respite care. I gave permission for this having reviewed the CQC report. Although she was only in the home for just over a month, my wife and I visited twice and were very impressed by the care given to my mum. The improvement in her well being from when she
was in hospital was amazing. The staff, management and surroundings were all excellent and I would recommend this home to anyone.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.092)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.092) out of 10 for Holme Lea is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.663 for Holme Lea is calculated as follows: ( (58 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.663
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.429 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Holme Lea is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.729
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 May 2023

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (1)

Craig

Craig Hardman

Job Title: Home Manager

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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