
Conveniently located four miles east of Manchester, just outside Droylsden, Sunnyside care home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people.
A warm and friendly care home, with a range of comfortable en-suite bedrooms to choose from. Our home has a range of amenities which includes use of a minibus which is often used to take residents on day trips, exploring the local area,
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Care Provided by Sunnyside
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sunnyside for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sunnyside 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
Person in charge
- Laura Williams (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
Sunnyside Reviews (73)
Sunnyside has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.843) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunnyside has 73 reviews.
Home is clean and tidy.
Mum is always well dressed, tidy and clean.
Very pleased with the way she is looked after.
Since my relative was admitted to Sunnyside in July this year, I cannot believe how he has settled into Sunnyside which has given me and my family so much relief knowing he is cared for so well by all the staff.
My mum has been in the care home since January 21. I find the staff in general very helpful, they are very polite and listen to our requirements. I am happy with the situation of my mum.
My mum has only been in Sunnyside for a short time, but already I feel she is safe and being well looked after. Although due to the COVID restrictions I haven’t been on a tour of the home, I feel it doesn't matter because I get such good feelings whenever I visit, about the care and attention she is getting, and she’s settling in well. The manager there is so helpful and is always available to talk to whenever I phone, she has allayed any worries I have. The staff I have met already are a credit to the home and go over and above to provide care in a professional and patient manner. I now sleep well at night which I haven’t done for months and months.
Staff are brilliant, care home looks beautiful. Seen everyone interacting well. Visited Mum after a very long year of waiting; she looks great and has put weight on.
The staff are very friendly. Any information I need the staff share with me. I am very happy with Sunnyside.
Very informative staff who keep me informed of any developments during the pandemic and restricted visiting etc.
My mum has been a resident at Sunnyside for 3 years. The standard of care she has received has been outstanding. Every member of staff that I have had contact with have been professional, kind, compassionate and extremely patient. I can rest easy in the knowledge that my mum is safe, clean and very well cared for. Communication between Sunnyside and myself is also excellent.
My mum receives support and help from very friendly staff. All residents have been extremely safe and protected during Covid19. If you ring the home, staff have time to answer any queries and are both reassuring and caring people. My mum says she has a variety of nice, enjoyable meals.
I’d like to thank the lovely staff who cared so well for my mum during the last months and weeks of her life. Especially the carer who sat with her as she passed away. There are many other members of staff worthy of a mention. Mum especially had a soft spot for two in particular and the manager and lady in the office were so supportive and friendly. This home isn’t posh but it’s warm and homely, clean with good food.
Thank you to all the staff for the care and love they showed her over the past year and a half. My Nan could be difficult at times. She was very stubborn but they always remained caring and loving towards her.
Even as busy as they are on Friday and whenever we visited, the staff could not do enough for us.
The staff are fantastic and extremely caring, helpful, professional and a credit to the company. The level of care my nana is given is exceptional and she is extremely happy at Sunnyside. The staff keep our family informed on my nana's daily routine. As a family, we feel very comforted that my nana is being very well cared for when we are not around and the way she is with staff and they are with her is very comforting. The only negative is I think the staff are very understaffed.
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. The staffing levels at Sunnyside are under constant review by the management team within HC-One. Each month or following any...
Mum always seems to be happy and contented.
When unfortunately mum has falls I always receive a telephone call to advise and reassure me.
I know my mum is in safe hands at Sunnyside.
The staff are extremely helpful and attentive to mum's needs. Overall I am happy mum is being looked after so well.
My mother has been a resident here for 2 weeks now and has settled in very well. It was a very anxious time but the staff and manager have made us all feel welcome and I know my mother is in a safe and happy environment and is being cared for.
Beautifully decorated and clean, comfortable. Friendly, helpful staff. Cousin settled and smart.
I am happy for my mum to stay here for I know she will be safe and well looked after.
I find the care home to be very friendly, clean and the staff extremely pleasant, motivated and organised and treat the residents with dignity and respect. I feel my mum is settled here and I know that she will be safe and cared for.
I have no complaints and I hope this continues for as long as my dad is there.
Well done to all concerned.
Having travelled down from Edinburgh to see my mum in her new surroundings I can safely say I can go back home in the knowledge that my mum is very happy and well looked after. I last saw my mum about August time and she was definitely not too good. Since I arrived last Thursday I cannot believe the change in her. She has had a constant smile and really enjoys living here. I am so grateful to the staff and management for doing a wonderful job. Thank you all so much.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 April 2025Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
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- 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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 10 September 2026Please contact us for information regarding our bed availability
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