
The staff are extremely courteous and well mannered; you are shown respect as visiting your familyA R(Father of Resident/Service User)

Excellent care given to my mother during her 3-year stay. Have booked a room for meDavid P(Son of Resident/Service User)

Nan is so settled and happy. As a family, we are extremely happy with her loving careNicola S(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are extremely courteous and well mannered; you are shown respect as visiting your familyA R(Father of Resident/Service User)

Excellent care given to my mother during her 3-year stay. Have booked a room for meDavid P(Son of Resident/Service User)

Nan is so settled and happy. As a family, we are extremely happy with her loving careNicola S(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Shaw Side is a residential care village catering to 150 residents across five houses in 4 acres of grounds. Whether you are looking for long-term, respite or specialist care, they provide first-class residential, nursing and dementia support that’s tailored to meet your personal needs.
The health and wellbeing of residents is the main priority here at Shaw Side. They believe that when people feel truly cared for and comfortable with...
Care Provided by Royton House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees include: personal care, meals, and laundry services.
Additional services available at extra cost may include:
Chiropody
Dentistry
Newspapers
Transportation to external appointments
Staff escorts for external appointments
Specialist or additional dietary requirements and food requests outside of the standard menu may incur an additional charge.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Royton House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Royton 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
- Bloomcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chloe Chambers(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Visiting
- Visitors are warmly welcomed and encouraged to spend quality time with residents. Visiting is flexible to suit individual routines, with the home aiming to accommodate family and friends throughout the day. Visitors are asked to be mindful of residents’ privacy, mealtimes, and care routines. Advance notice for larger groups or special visits is appreciated to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.
Parking
- Plenty of free on-site car parking.
Royton House Reviews (78)
Royton House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.604) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Royton House has 78 reviews.
Happy with everything. Many thanks.
Thank you for your feedback, we will continue to work hard to provide the highest standard of care and support.
The staff work hard but you need to stagger meal times to help the staff, but overall the staff work very hard and all time for you.
We are pleased to hear that you recognise the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our team. Feedback such as yours is valuable and helps us to continually review and improve the way we work. Thank you.
Lovely caring staff. Attentive to patient needs. Pleasant surroundings. Good food and brilliant activities to keep residents stimulated.
We're really pleased to hear you found the staff caring and attentive, and that you enjoyed the surroundings, food, and activities. It means a lot to us and we'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team. Thank you
My dad has been at Shawside for only a matter of weeks and already I am impressed and very happy with the care he is receiving and the overall standard of the home. Chloe the manager has been very responsive and supportive to my requests for information and help and support for myself and my dad, and special thanks to care team members Joseph, Tina and Nicola - all the care team members seem super dedicated and hard working. Thank you Shawside I truly appreciate it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback for Shaw House . We're really pleased to hear that your dad has settled in well and that you're feeling impressed and reassured by the care he's receiving. The whole team work hard to support both residents and their families, so it means a lot to hear that you've felt listened to and kept informed. Thank you.
Fantastic care and family support.
My mum has been at Shore House since January 2025. She was very unsettled at first but now enjoys the company activities, her bedroom position for the View. Mum has a good rapport with staff, she loves the food, especially the puddings. I am very pleased with the management and staff and feel they are very approachable and always advise me when there is any concerns with Mum. Mum is particularly fond of two staff members who are very caring towards her. Mum really enjoys the trips out the home and the parties in the home, especially Mother's Day. Mum really enjoys the on-site hairdresser which cheers her up. Overall, I'm very pleased with the care and service.
Thank you so much for your kind review!We're really glad to hear that you're happy with the care at Shaw House. It means a lot to us to know that your mum is comfortable and well-supported. We'll be sure to pass your lovely compliments on to our chef - they'll be thrilled to hear it! Thank you!
My mum moved into Shawside ( shaw house) 3 years ago after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's my mum is cared for with respect compassion and dignity every single carer is amazing at the level of care they provide every day and the compassion they have for the residents, my mum had a fall a few weeks ago (which she is prone to) when I arrived it was heartwarming to see a carer and the manager of shaw house sat on the floor by her side comforting her while waiting for paramedics to arrive they never left her side I've worked in care homes and I've never witnessed that level of care from management. There is always activities and outings to garden centres, bowling and other places and the atmosphere is always great I'm in no doubt every day when I leave my mum is in the best place she is cared for in a safe clean impeccably managed home which I am so grateful for.
Such lovely staff they take amazing care of my nan, she wants for nothing the staff always have her best interest at heart and do everything they can to make sure she still has the best life possible whilst residing at shaw house
Thank you so much for your kind review - we truly appreciate it. We're looking forward to the opportunity to provide care for your nan and support her in every way we can. Thank you.
My father entered Royton House at ShawSide Care Village in July 2024. The facilities are in a very pleasant off-road setting & dad's room has a nice view of the garden. There is an outside area with seats & tables so residents can sit outside. Room & laundry are always clean. The home feels very safe & pleasant. My dad is very happy here. A care plan was developed for dads specific needs, considering both his physical & mental wellbeing. The home organises trips out & have weekly entertainment events, such as virtual horse racing, Scalextric & painting. The home also arranges for an optician & a chiropodist for dad. Food looks appetising & I have sat with dad many times & seen him enjoy a well-balanced meal that I would enjoy myself. From my observations the staff are by far the biggest asset. They take great care of dad's hygiene & act with professionalism & compassion all of the time. They go that one step extra & connect with dad in a way that only someone who truly cares could do.
Thank you so much for your review and kind recognition. It means a great deal to us. We genuinely strive to care for all our residents as if they were part of our own family. Your feedback encourages our team to continue delivering heartfelt, high-quality care every day. Thank you
The Manager went above and beyond to make sure my dad had everything in place for when he arrived to make him as comfortable and as cared for as possible. She always had time to talk and update us all the time and even rang me if I couldn't get in. The staff are caring and nothing is too much trouble and always got time to chat if I had any questions too and is exactly how you expect a care home to run.
My Dad only spent 4 weeks there before passing away on Friday but I couldn't fault it as he was really looked after having come from a home in Middleton who neglected him so a big thank you to the manager and your team for the love and care you gave my dad.
Anyone needing a Care Home then I highly recommend Shawside Care Village can't praise it enough.
I am constantly pleasantly surprised by the standard and attention to the needs of every resident in the home, cared for and entertained every single day, backed up by the residents themselves choosing to stay there voluntarily in a happy atmosphere. My own mother's condition with Dementia has greatly improved and her quality of life has improved significantly because of the constant care received since being given a place in the home, she is happy, content, safe and well nourished and totally comfortable in her surroundings, a statement which I never thought I would be able to make, giving me the peace of mind that there is no better place for her to be at this time in her life. For all the reasons stated above I would 100% totally recommend Shawside Care Home to anybody worried about making the decision on behalf of somebody unable to care for themselves. I would like to publicly thank the staff for all their past contributions and am secure of their attention in the future.
My mum's room is cleaned daily and is tidy.
Love the on-site coffee shop.
Gardens are untidy with cigarette ends all over the floor. The flagging is uneven and quite dangerous. There has been a new fence erected, so maybe work on the gardens is ongoing. My mum (and other residents) loves the bird feeders.
The entertainment staff work hard to try and ensure that residents are amused.
The food smells and looks amazing. If residents do not want to/can't eat in the lounge, then staff take it to their rooms.
I have two concerns;
One is that it can take ages to get in and out of the unit. Staff have to walk down a long corridor each time to let you in and out. This must be frustrating for them when they are busy with residents.
The other concern is that residents are allowed to enter other residents' room. This sometimes results in items being removed. My mum has had items missing from her room but I have found items in her handbag that do not belong to her her but to someone else.
Overall the care village is reasonably well run and they take of my father-in-law well.
The staff are thoughtful, caring and treat my father with the most dignity. My father's stay and care are looked after each and every day. Any questions I have or queries are answered thoroughly.
Dad has been at ShawSide over a year now and if I'm honest, it felt the right choice the moment we walked through the door. The standout quality of ShawSide is the staff and the kind, professional, compassionate and sympathetic care that they provide (sometimes incredibly caring!). The premises are always spotless and feel safe and warm. We've also been really impressed by the ancillary care provided, both personal (hairdressing, pedicurists etc.) and the prompt provision of outside medical assistance when needed. Thank you so much ShawSide.
For the past three years, Mum has been cared for by the staff at Shawside. They have always made her feel she belongs, comfortable, safe and never a burden. The unit manager has made a huge difference and has given the unit the uplift it needed. In the last days of Mum's life, the staff were amazing, treating her with care, dignity and respect. Their kindness, care and support to us as a family went a long way to help us face the inevitable. Well done and thank you.
Due to a fall earlier this year, my mother was unable to return home and entered ShawSide Care Village at the beginning of March. It was a difficult transition for her and for our family, as she was so independent even at 96 years of age! However, we could not be happier with the care provided. All the staff at the home work very hard and have endless patience with the residents. They are very experienced in dealing with the different needs of all the residents, in a caring and understanding way. They also take time to chat to us and update us on my mum's progress whenever we visit. Although we haven't known the staff long, we know my mum is safe and is being looked after very well which is a great relief to us. We would have no hesitation in recommending ShawSide to anyone needing care.
During this period my mum was cared for to a high level, in what was a difficult period for her due to her failing health. The care team at no point faltered and are a credit to Shawside Care Village and I would gladly recommend this care home.
It's such a homely home and always make you feel happy leaving your loved ones.
Mum was admitted to Beech House in December 2020. A very difficult time due to the Covid lockdown, but Mum and I were treated with compassion, and Mum's anxiety soon went, and she was happy and content. I can't fault the staff. The manager was always on top of any issues and contacted me, giving me reassurance. They were caring beyond my expectations, and the person who did the crafts etc, was amazing. I still visit since Mum passed away because they feel like family.
We're deeply grateful for your kind words and for entrusting us with your mother's care during such a challenging time. It means the world to us to hear that Mum found comfort and happiness at Beech House and that our team could provide the compassionate support she needed. Your ongoing visits are...
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- 04 Oct 2020Recipient: Royton House
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Meet the Team (1)

My name is Chloe Chambers, and I am the Registered Manager at Royton House. I have 19 years of experience in the care industry, starting out as a care assistant and advancing through roles as I gained experience and qualifications.
My background in care has allowed me to continually build on a foundation of practical skills and develop a caring and compassionate team. Our team prides itself on delivering person-centred care, focusing on what residents can do to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions about Royton House
What types of Care is Royton House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Royton House have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Royton House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Royton House to the centre of Oldham?
2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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