
I must write a review the staff are caring, compassionate and go well beyond their remitT H(Father of Resident/Service User)

I have felt continually supported and informedJane M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The staff and management are friendly and that helps so muchAndrea S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I must write a review the staff are caring, compassionate and go well beyond their remitT H(Father of Resident/Service User)

I have felt continually supported and informedJane M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The staff and management are friendly and that helps so muchAndrea S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Millfield Care Home is a welcoming care home in the friendly town of Heywood in Greater Manchester, committed to delivering high standards of considerate care.
Millfield provides a comprehensive range of quality care. This includes nursing, convalescence, palliative, residential and residential dementia care.
Specialist care is also available for people with Huntington’s and Parkinson’s, while the young physically disabled unit provides specialist facilities and care for a wide range of disabilities.
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Care Provided by Millfield Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 92 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)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Millfield Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Qualia Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Astley (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (88)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Millfield Care Home is thrilled to welcome visitors. Visitors encouraged to visit their loved ones at their convenience; dedicated team members always available to greet them with a warm welcome.
Parking
- Millfield Care Home understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.
Millfield Care Home Reviews (70)
Millfield Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.128) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Millfield Care Home has 70 reviews.
At the most painful and challenging time for our family, the team was an absolute pillar of strength. They were incredibly compassionate, supportive, and attentive, not only to my dad's needs but to our family's emotional well-being too. They truly made us all feel at home whenever we visited, creating a peaceful environment filled with warmth and comfort. We can never thank them enough for the peace of mind they gave us, and for ensuring my dad received the absolute best care in his final days. They are true angels.x
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Staff fabricated the truth, lots of Agency staff was being used and they were often in unsafe numbers. Senior Nurse Assistant perceived herself to be qualified which resulted in neglect and difficulties in communication. Family were not informed of any illnesses which resulted in my Fathers quick demise!! Staff forgot to give him his Oxygen, personal care was limited. Complaints were not acted upon until my Father passed away, despite multiple complaints being submitted. Rooms are sweltering hot in summer and staff do nothing to make this more comfortable. Staff were observed using foul language about residents. The manager was dismissive. Documentation was poor!
I would highly highly recommend Millfield to anyone this place has been amazing my nanna passed away 3 days ago and was a resident at Millfield the care and compassion from the staff was incredible the support they shown us as a family the way they had cared for my nanna throughout was just nothing short of amazing we will forever been indebted to Millfield it felt like my nannas home and we didn't want to leave we have never had that connection before to any other care home big shout out to all the staff on the Pilsworth unit you guys are heroes every single staff member there have a heart of gold please please if anyone is thinking of where to let a loved one to go live my nanna was nursing and dementia and I would hand on my heart advice anyone to go to Millfield
Thank you.
I have seen a big difference in my auntie since arriving at Millfield. The staff are amazing! Although my auntie doesn't take pert in all activities there is plenty on offer. My auntie was just surviving at her previous care home, at Millfield she is thriving. Thanks particularly to two carers.
Thank you for all your help.
I really can not say enough good things about this home . After my mum received very little care and support in hospital, The staff here could not do enough for her to try and support her , as she is non verbal they have all taken the time to get to know her to understand what she wants and needs . After feeling like what was a constant battle in the hospital to make sure my mum got the care she deserved since she has been at Millfield things have been so much less stressfull and upsetting for us and my mum .They really do care about the residents and making sure they are happy . All the staff are so loverly nothing is ever to much trouble for them . We feel very lucky to have found this home and the people who work in it . it's just a really nice place and would recommend to anyone looking for a carehome for a loved one .
Thank you
I am a friend of a resident here. I assisted him making the choice of care home. From the start the staff were so welcoming & approachable. My friend moved in in October & has been very happy & feels safe & cared for. There is always activities etc to join in with & Halloween party, Christmas events etc. In my opinion this residential home is one of the best that I have seen.
The staff work so hard in taking care of the residents and the care home is very clean. The resident I go to see has said the food is good.
Brilliant care home, best in the area. All staff are attentive and caring, too many to mention. Lovely place for my mum to stay.
My dad seems to enjoy being at Millfield Care Home, and I am happy he is safe and well looked after.
Mum has been a resident for nearly 6 years - Millfield and its staff are the best in the area. The facilities (bars, lounge, shop and cafe etc) are fantastic and homely. The rooms are spacious, clean and well-presented/furnished. All staff are friendly, approachable and professional - they all feel like our extended family! They look after Mum perfectly and make her happy/comfortable. There are loads of activities and Mum is always encouraged to join in when she's able. We can't rate this home highly enough - it's perfect!
Staff are outstanding, go above and beyond. Also other departments such as kitchen, cleaners and laundry all work together and maintenance.
Your care home is full of the most wonderful and loving people ever. You took care of my great-grandmother until the very end. I saw the love and care you had for her, when your carer came in and kissed her on the head, in the final days of her life, whilst I was visiting her with family. You are such a compassionate bunch. Keep up the really great work.
A huge shout out to the ladies who interact with quizzes and activities to keep everyone amused and happy.
Thanks to you all.
The Unit Manager and Care Team have been amazing, and nothing has been too much trouble, my aunty is comfortable, well cared for and settled and looks better than she has for a long time. As a family member, I have felt continually supported and informed throughout the whole process of my aunty coming initially as a short-stay resident to now being permanent. My aunty has a nice room, with a great view of the lovely gardens.
My dad was transferred here from the hospital as he was at end of life. He was only there for approx 8 hours before he passed away. The staff are friendly enough but the home itself is not very clean. My dad's room hadn't been cleaned, there was a bin in the room that was full of rubbish. The floor was dirty and the overall decor was very outdated. I wouldn't have had my dad as a resident in there and unfortunately, as he was at end of life the hospital decided it was their choice not mine to transfer him there. I think there is a lot of room for improvement to the home and then it would be a lovely place.
We are already aware that the decoration does require some updating and this is an ongoing project with some areas of the home already completed. We also note your comments in regard to the cleanliness of the home...
Absolutely shocking care home. Tell you to phone to book an appointment before you can come and see relatives yet you can ring all day every day and no one ever answers the phone. Yet when you turn up at the home majority of the staff are sat in the office feet up. Absolute disgrace. Certain staff roll their eyes at you when you ask them a simple request like can you let me out as it is key coded doors like they have no interest in actually doing their job.
My mum's been in two previous homes before this one and I can honestly say this is the best home out of them all. The staff are tremendous with all the residents and helpful. If you have a question they have time to explain things and put you at ease.
Excellent
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 April 2018Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

I started my nursing training in 1986 and have worked in the care sector ever since, becoming the manager at Millfield in 2018.
I always wanted to do something medical and to teach, and I am extremely lucky to have had a career in which I have been able to fulfil both of my ambitions. I have been a nurse in both the NHS and the private sectors and have lectured in the adult education sector.
My "personal" motto is: “Treat others how you wish to be treated yourself”. It is of the utmost importance that our residents are always treated with respect and dignity, and that they enjoy an enriching and fulfilling experience at Millfield.
I am married with two grown-up children and love to read, cycle and walk my dog. I am also a trustee of a local charity that runs six nurseries.
Frequently Asked Questions about Millfield Care Home
What types of Care is Millfield Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Millfield Care Home have?
There are 88 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Millfield Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Millfield Care Home to the centre of Heywood?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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