Care Provided by Heathside
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 Heathside for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Heathside 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
Owner
- Andrew Meehan and Frances Anne Meehan
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Frances Meehan (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
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Heathside Reviews (22)
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Heathside has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.167) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Heathside has 22 reviews.
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Review from Jean M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Absolutely top notch care home. I cannot recommend it enough. Staff at Heathside looked after my father in law for over a year. The home is super clean, comfortable and welcoming. Aa a former nurse I have been highly impressed by the staff and the care that is taken with each individual. Philomena and staff are wonderful. The owners very nice. I felt that Richard was always being very well looked after at all times. The staff are.highly professional, emotionally intelligent and supportive. X
↩Reply from Cristina Constantinescu, Manager at Heathside
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It means a great deal to all of us to know that you were happy with the care and support Richard received during his time with us.With our warmest wishes,
The Heathside Team
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Review from Gillian D (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Our Mum moved into Heathside in January 2022 and her quality of life is 100% improved. Basically, The management and staff at Heathside have saved Mum's life, for which we are truly grateful.
We watched Mum deteriorate and be traumatised as she had her independence taken away when she moved into a nursing home!
With Heathside's holistic approach, genuine care and treating residents with dignity as well as individuals, we now have our Mum back. Mum has settled so well and enjoys spending time with her new friends in the lounge, participating in activities, eating the delicious home cooked food and is able to get up and walk around herself. Mum is safe and well cared for.
We watched Mum deteriorate and be traumatised as she had her independence taken away when she moved into a nursing home!
With Heathside's holistic approach, genuine care and treating residents with dignity as well as individuals, we now have our Mum back. Mum has settled so well and enjoys spending time with her new friends in the lounge, participating in activities, eating the delicious home cooked food and is able to get up and walk around herself. Mum is safe and well cared for.
Thank you Heathside.
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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Heathside is a lovely place to live. My 95-year-old mother settled in very quickly. She speaks so highly of the staff, their kindness and the care she receives there. To her it is home from home. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff get to know the residents and treat them as individuals. The home is welcoming and safe. You are always greeted with a smile, whether you live there or are just visiting. I would be happy to move in, myself, if the need arose. So delighted that my Mum is a resident at Heathside.
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Review from Stephen G (Friend of Resident) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website•
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I find the home a very caring place. All the staff are friendly and will do whatever you ask of them relating to the well being of residents. The rooms are clean and tidy. The social spaces are bright and cheerful.
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Review from A W (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Fantastic! Having visited numerous care providers and to be honest shocked at what was on offer I got a different feel about Heathside at my initial visit. The management were the only ones who actually took time to do a one-to-one assessment before my Mum eventually moved in therefore no surprise that Mum's room had all the correct adaptations required from the start. The management and staff are open and honest and can't fault the care and attention my mum gets. The local NHS doctor assigned to home is very proactive as are the Heathside staff. After 18 months of very frequent and often unannounced family visits, we have always found Mum to be well looked after. Mum enjoys the entertainment (especially the singers) and interacting with the staff and residents and our family have peace of mind Mum is safe and well looked after.
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Review from Iris N (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Outstanding facility. All the staff care. They have a holistic and individual approach to all the service user's care. Calm and safe environment. Outstanding food choices and activities.
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Review from B M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I have found the residential home to be warm and inviting. I have great respect for all the staff who do a wonderful job of caring for people with various needs.
I feel my mother gets the best care and I never worry as I know she is in a safe and secure home.
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Review from Hazel L (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Heathside is very well run residential home.
Mum is well looked after and she is safe and secure. This gives all the family great peace of mind.
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Review from Ann M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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All staff are caring, dedicated and treat residents with dignity and compassion. This care home has a homely feel to it.
A clean environment with staff that clearly work as a team. I would highly recommend Heathside to anyone looking for a care home.
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Review from Christine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My father has been resident for three and a half years. He is very happy and contented, well looked after with all his personal hygiene. When he is unwell the doctor is called when necessary.
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Review from Alan L (Son of Resident) published on 14 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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What I appreciate above all is that the staff seem to genuinely care about the residents and somehow, have time for them.
It creates a very warm atmosphere.
In addition, Heathside is clean and comfortable and the food appears to be much appreciated by the residents.
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Review from Tony C (Son of Resident) published on 14 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am so pleased having chosen Heathside for my mother's care home. The home is always clean and warm and the residents are treated with kindness and respect by the staff.
They have many activities and trips organised. Highly recommend Heathside.
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Review from Janice R (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Management and staff are approachable, friendly, caring and respectful towards residents and their families. Clean and tidy internally and there have been updates and improvements recently, all beneficial to residents and their care. This is a very "Homely" care home.
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Review from C B (Son of Resident) published on 6 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Heathside is a well managed and caring home.
The staff turnover appears low and the same people have been there a long time.
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Review from K F (Wife of Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Due to my incapacity, my husband had to spend 6 weeks in care.
The staff at Heathside were very helpful and took very good care of my husband, making sure he was well cared for and all his needs met.
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Review from C G (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Mum, who has dementia, went into Heathside for 3 weeks respite whilst I had a holiday and she has been there ever since. She has settled into all aspects of life there. The staff are wonderful in their attention to every resident. Mum likes the food and is always clean and happy. I count myself extremely lucky to have found a home for mum with first class staff, food, cleanliness and facilities.
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Review from Ian N (Son of Resident) published on 15 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My father has resided at Heathside since May 2016 and I am very impressed with the service received. I receive very prompt communication if my father is ill or has had a fall and the staff follow all guidelines. They always enlist the help of the appropriate health care professionals. The staff treat him with dignity at all times and are most courteous and open with family members. Food and drink are readily available and of an excellent standard.
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Review from M H (Son of Resident) published on 10 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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A bit of a mixed bag really, some of the staff are lovely but then again there is a lot of staff turnover at junior levels. There is generally a willingness to help, but sometimes it can take quite a while for things to happen. From what my mother tells me the food and drinks offering is adequate but often no more than that although again a new chef can make a short term difference. Having noted the above I have no experience of other homes by which to compare.
↩Reply from Philomena, Care Consultant at Heathside
Many thanks for your valued feedback. As Social Care requires dedicated commitment from staff with empathy unfortunately if it is found that new recruits are not suitable after induction period they then move on to other careers. With reference to the menu, we can assure you they are changed on a...
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Review from K G (Sister of Resident) published on 10 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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I am very happy with this care home.
The staff are very good.
The place is clean and does not smell like some care homes my brother has been in.
The staff are very good.
The place is clean and does not smell like some care homes my brother has been in.
On the whole a very nice place.
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Review from Catherine R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The staff are well informed, hardworking and incredibly patient. The home is clean and tidy and a welcoming place. My mother is very settled.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 December 2024Overall
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Heathside
What types of Care is Heathside registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Heathside have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Heathside?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Heathside to the centre of Altrincham?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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