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The tastefully decorated care home has a host of places where residents can socialise, relax and be taken care of, from the range of comfortable en-suite rooms, suited to everyone's tastes, to the hairdressing salon where residents...
Care Provided by Sandon House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
- Lift
- Gardens
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sandon House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sandon 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lynne Campbell (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
Sandon House Reviews (64)
Sandon House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.552) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sandon House has 64 reviews.
We are so pleased to have placed my dad in the care of Sandon House. The staff have made a difficult time much easier for me and my family. To have our dad safe and secure is a massive weight from our shoulders. I can't thank all the staff enough. There are plenty of activities and the food is great. We would thoroughly recommend Sandon House and the HC-One team to anyone looking to place a relative into residential care.
I cannot rate Sandon House highly enough. All the staff are kind, loving and caring and treat all the residents with respect. I am more than happy with all aspects of my mother's care.
Staff always helpful and treat residents as individuals. It's nice to see activities done.
Mum requires lots of help as she is not mobile and has been on bed rest. The carers have been so good with her, moving, hoisting and explaining what they are doing. It takes a lot of time and patience, which I am pleased to say, she is getting.
The staff at Sandon House are just wonderful! Kind, considerate, respectful and patient. Everyone really cares about the residents and it shows. The staff work so hard but are always compassionate and attentive. Thank you! You are all real life angels.
The only thing that is negative is that residents go into other residents' rooms and take things, but I don't suppose that can be helped. The staff always locate things when they know.
The heating was turned down before Christmas and is still too low for vulnerable people to be sat in all day. I know blankets have been distributed, albeit crocheted ones. Residents are rubbing their arms to get warm. One resident even asked me to report the home because they were cold. I am repeatedly requesting my mother have socks, slippers and extra clothing above the waist to keep her warm. Even I kept my jacket on in the lounge on my last visit.
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 the staff has caused you concern. We strive to offer kind, safe care, and we would welcome the opportunity, should you so wish,...
First look at Sandon was a warm and friendly atmosphere. Felt safe and very well looked after. Rooms are comfortable and very clean. Nightly checks to make sure I was ok. Reaction to the call button was never long, and always glad to help regardless of what time it was. The food was very nice, variety and happy to make something if main meals not wanted. Dining and TV room comfortable and social. Quiet room for reading.
On the original visit, we were escorted, shown around and introduced to the staff, then asked/allowed to freely walk around. This highlighted nothing to hide. Once in residence, the patience, respect and dignity of all residents were unconditional and caring from all the staff. Made our family at ease and happy in the emotional, heartbreaking decision to put Mum in care. Only wish we had done it sooner. Apologise
After viewing a number of care homes in the local area, Sandon House was recommended. We visited and were shown around, and first impressions were how friendly the staff were and how happy the residents seemed. We met the activities coordinator and were impressed by the range of activities for all abilities. The home is very clean, bright and well-maintained. As soon as Mum arrived, she said she felt at home! Although only a temporary respite visit, she was made to feel welcome and, more importantly, cared for and cared about. Would definitely recommend this care home and will be booking Mum in again for respite when needed. Thank you to everyone who made her stay there so wonderful - it was a joy to see her so happy!
Very nice home. The activity coordinator is excellent and arranges lots of things in the home.
Lovely home. Friendly staff who are very caring. Activities arranged and trips out.
My mother has only been in Sandon House just short of two weeks from moving from a previous care home where the level of care towards my mum left a lot to be desired from her being left in her room daily to being not allowed to walk and confined to a wheelchair. Since my mum has been at Sandon, she has never been left in her room, is interacting with others and is now walking - the difference in two weeks is absolutely amazing. Also, the staff are very warm, welcoming and caring and are always on hand to help with anything and keep us regularly updated on Mum's wellbeing. We have been made to feel so at ease now Mum is in the best place she could ever be. The whole of the staff should be proud of themselves and a great credit to the care system. I would highly recommend Sandon House for the care of anyone's loved one.
Unfortunately, I do not live locally, so in between visits, I depend heavily on the information and support I receive from the staff. There has never been a time when staff have not been able to give me accurate and useful information over the phone, and this has been invaluable.
I am always touched by the genuine care and affection the staff have for my mum and for other residents too.
In spite of her restricted diet, the kitchen produces hot and tasty meals for her every day with additional supplements to help her maintain her health as much as possible.
Rooms are small but functional and always clean, and so are the lounges. The bedding is clean, but fitted sheets would give more comfort.
Personal clothes can get lost and often shrink in tumble driers, but with so many residents, they do well.
No one wants a relative in a care home, but if necessary, you couldn't do better.
Put my mother-in-law in Sandon House in May. My mistake, her basic care needs have not been met in my opinion. She has bad bruises which I never new about until she went to A&E. More and more falls, 2 unwitnessed. Fell at 3 am in the lounge, got a voicemail at 4.30 am, got up for work, listened to voicemail at 7 am got to home at 7.45 am. She was on the floor in the middle of the corridor where she had been since 3 am, freezing cold. No one thought to get her a blanket, basic common sense to me. She had already broken her arm 4 weeks prior and now broken ribs too. Staff was not clear on painkillers given when paramedics arrived 6 hrs later, having rang them myself again they were there within 20 minutes. During her time at Sandon House, I witnessed lots of residents falling out of chairs and staff ignoring them. In my opinion, the manageress seems uninterested about the concerns raised. The social worker has been excellent with safeguarding issues and is following up on 4 issues. She is not going back there again.
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 one of our homes has caused you concern. We strive to offer kind, safe care and would like to thank you for the opportunity to discuss your concerns in person.
Both of our parents have been residents at Sandon House. They initially arrived for respite in December 2020 during the difficult Covid time. We can honestly say that from the minute they arrived, we knew that they would be cared for in the same way we would care for them. They both became full-time residents soon after. We had so much support from all of the staff whilst we were not able to visit them due to the restrictions in place. Once we could finally visit them, we understood why both Mum and Dad were so happy and settled as it was just like home from home for them. Sadly we have recently lost our dad, and the love and compassion we received from all have been amazing. Mum has dementia, but we don't need to worry that she is now there on her own as she has all the amazing staff around her. We now consider all at Sandon House as our extended family and will always be truly grateful not only for how they have looked after Mum and Dad but for also all the support that we have received.
I came for respite in a great deal of pain. The staff have treated me with respect and kindness. Would recommend this facility to others.
The level of care, commitment and dedication shown to my stepfather was both exemplary and outstanding. Throughout his five months at Sandon House, I was informed of changing circumstances and received proportionate advice. All members of staff from management to cleaners and site staff I would want to include in this. I was fortunate to be at the home when my stepfather died; the care staff that night were incredibly considerate and caring. I highly recommend Sandon House.
My grandma seems happy living at Sandon House. She always comments that she is well looked after and had no complaints. Arranging activities throughout lockdown was obviously very limited, but I know she is wanting to get out into the fresh air more.
Since my wife went into care at Sandon House, her care has been everything that she needed (and I could not provide). She is so settled and seemingly happy that I cannot praise the home and staff highly enough. They have my sternal thanks and gratitude.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 December 2022Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (14) & Events (0)
- 06 Jan 2026
HC-One’s Sandon House Care Home in Mossley, Tameside, Greater Manchester, is celebrating a remarkable milestone as two valued colleagues, Wellbeing Coordinator Louise Schofield and Housekeeper Ariel Balena, each mark 20...
- 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)

Home Manager at Sandon House, Mossley
What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?
“I believe that kind care means showing that each job is just as important as the one before and always having a smile for people.”
Lynne has gained a number of years’ experience in providing care and support to older people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
Lynne joined Sandon House as Home Manager as she 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 Sandon House.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Lynne remarked: “I just love it when the Residents make me smile.”
Away from work, Lynne enjoys a wide range of pastimes including competing across the UK in a brass band and watching Manchester City Women’s football team.
If you would like to find out more information about Sandon House, Lynne has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.
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