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Care Provided by Church Walk
Primary Care Categories
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 18 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact Church Walk 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
- Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Charlotte Davies (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with male-only unit(s)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (18)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (18)
Visiting
- The home has an open door policy, welcoming friends and family at all times. If a meeting with the Home Manager is required, please call in advance. Meal times are protected - there will be no answer to phone calls or the door during these times. Please contact the home directly for information on mealtimes.
Parking
- The home has free onsite parking.
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Church Walk Reviews (5)
8.2
Church Walk has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.223) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Church Walk has 5 reviews.
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Review from K P (Niece of Resident) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Thankyou so much to the 3 members of staff that took my uncle on holiday this is the 3rd holidays so far . (Making his wishes come true)
Each holiday has been supported in the best possible way and thoroughly enjoyed each time.
Each holiday has been supported in the best possible way and thoroughly enjoyed each time.
Exemplar care is amazing like home from home as my uncles would say....
Thankyou so much to the 3 members of staff that took my uncle on holiday this is the 3rd holidays so far . (Making his wishes come true)
Each holiday has been supported in the best possible way and thoroughly enjoyed each time.
Exemplar care is amazing like home from home as my uncles would say.
He loves being apart of church walk
As a family we are very happy to see the excellent care and commitment that's recieved by our relative .
Living in churchwalk has given him and us so more more hope
Each holiday has been supported in the best possible way and thoroughly enjoyed each time.
Exemplar care is amazing like home from home as my uncles would say.
He loves being apart of church walk
As a family we are very happy to see the excellent care and commitment that's recieved by our relative .
Living in churchwalk has given him and us so more more hope
Thankyou
↩Reply from Lauren Slater, Marketing and Communications Officer at Church Walk
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so pleased your uncle has enjoyed his holidays and feels at home at Church Walk!
Review from William E (Relative of Resident) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Over all excellent care. We would like to see our family member getting as much outside activity as is practical. Glad to see her weight is stable.
Over all excellent care. We would like to see our family member getting as much outside activity as is practical. Glad to see her weight is stable.
↩Reply from Lauren Hallas, Marketing and Communications Officer at Church Walk
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're pleased to hear that you're happy with the care at Church Walk, i'll pass your comments on to the rest of the team.
Review from A S (Niece of Resident) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Myself and my family cannot speak highly enough of Church Walk care home, meeting the complex needs of my uncle. All staff are exemplary, caring and compassionate. Nothing is too much trouble. They follow the interests of my uncle and his family and all staff go beyond expectations, treating him...
Myself and my family cannot speak highly enough of Church Walk care home, meeting the complex needs of my uncle. All staff are exemplary, caring and compassionate. Nothing is too much trouble. They follow the interests of my uncle and his family and all staff go beyond expectations, treating him like one of their own family. We feel so reassured and calm that he has such wonderful people looking after him. I personally work as a senior health professional and I have also acted in the past as an advisor. I can measure and appreciate what good care looks like. If we were to measure care on a 15 step challenge - exemplary. Care and compassion - exemplary. Leadership and inclusivity - exemplary. Meeting the needs of patients and their family - exemplary. We cannot speak highly enough of every staff member. A student commented to my mother that this was her best placement - remarkable. Please get in touch for any further testimonies.
Review from Amanda S (Sister of Resident) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Church Walk staff helped me sort out a few days holiday for my brother. Three members of staff attended with him and I will never be able to show them or thank them for the hard work they did with him. They made him laugh every day and they never left his side. They made my holiday with my twin the...
Church Walk staff helped me sort out a few days holiday for my brother. Three members of staff attended with him and I will never be able to show them or thank them for the hard work they did with him. They made him laugh every day and they never left his side. They made my holiday with my twin the best 50th birthday we could have asked for. I wasn’t looking forward to our birthday due to the fact we are getting closer to losing him, and being part of a twin means we share our birthdays. I know soon enough that I’ll have to have our day on my own but for now, I want to thank Church Walk staff for all their kindness and support. You are amazing guys.
↩Reply from Maxine Buckley, Peripatetic Home Manager at Church Walk
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’ll make sure to pass your comments on to your brother’s care team here at Church Walk. We were so happy to sort out a holiday for your brother. His care team had a great time too – and it was our pleasure to be there with you to celebrate this milestone in...
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’ll make sure to pass your comments on to your brother’s care team here at Church Walk.We were so happy to sort out a holiday for your brother. His care team had a great time too – and it was our pleasure to be there with you to celebrate this milestone in his life!
Your brother has built up a good rapport with the care team here at Church Walk – and we enjoy his sense of humour. Thank you for taking the time to review us.
Review from Amanda (Sister of Resident) published on 14 December 2015 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Since moving into the home in June this year I have seen a big change in my brother, he has started coming out of himself a bit. He is always encouraged to do as much for himself as he can, he lives in a happy relaxed home where the staff are nothing short of fantastic he goes on trips and outings,...
Since moving into the home in June this year I have seen a big change in my brother, he has started coming out of himself a bit. He is always encouraged to do as much for himself as he can, he lives in a happy relaxed home where the staff are nothing short of fantastic he goes on trips and outings, shopping and even went on holiday. The quality of care he receives is second to none and I can safely say when I leave there from visiting him I have no doubts in my mind he is safe happy and being looked after. His room is decorated to a high standard his clothes are always clean. The staff always make me feel welcome and I can approach them whenever I need to they are always happy to help. The care home itself is always clean and tidy and is decorated nicely the quality and choice of meals my brother enjoys are very good. I really cannot praise Churchwalk and its staff enough. One very happy lady.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 December 2020Overall
Good
Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (23) & Events (0)
News
- 05 May 2026
Exemplar Health Care is incredibly proud of the people who make our homes places where people truly feel cared for. The annual Values Awards are a chance to recognise those...
- 16 Mar 2026
At Exemplar Health Care, supporting people to continue enjoying their hobbies and interests is an important part of daily life. For Richard, this has taken the form of a growing...
- 25 Feb 2026
Walton Grove care home has officially opened in Oldham, marking the 60th service for Exemplar Health Care. While this milestone represents an important achievement, the opening of Walton Grove signifies...
Upcoming Events
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Jul 2024Recipient: Exemplar Health Care Services Ltd
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Church Walk
What types of Care is Church Walk registered for?
Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Church Walk have?
There are 18 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Church Walk?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Church Walk to the centre of Rochdale?
1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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