
I am well looked after. The food is nice and staff are very kind to me.B F(Resident / Service User)



I am well looked after. The food is nice and staff are very kind to me.B F(Resident / Service User)



Guide Lane care home, ideally situated in the peaceful residential area of Audenshaw, just outside of Manchester, provides personalised residential and nursing care to older people.
The welcoming and purpose-built home has a beautiful tranquil garden, which is a popular place for residents to relax and watch the world go by. There is also a hair salon and minibus for trips out.
Guide Lane also boasts a selection of specially...
Care Provided by Guide Lane Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Gardens
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Guide Lane Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Guide Lane Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Charlotte Heathcote (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
Guide Lane Care Home Reviews (90)
Guide Lane Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Guide Lane Care Home has 90 reviews.
Guide Lane Care Home is friendly and welcoming. Staff and management are caring and helpful. Have told my family and friends that if a care home is needed. I would fully recommend Guide Lane. Nothing is too much trouble for carers who really love the residents.
My mum has been in for a few weeks and she is very settled because of the excellent care and support from all staff. The nurses are brilliant at pain management which has kept her comfortable and able to enjoy the days in her life. Nothing is too much trouble; her dietary needs have been catered for so she can enjoy the food and, when required, the cooks make sure she does not miss out. All areas are spotlessly clean, her room is always immaculate and the entertainment and activities are bringing great pleasure. It is a very special place.
I have a lot of experience of Guide Lane Care Home, and found it has vastly improved under the current management. The staff, many who have been here a number of years are attentive and caring. Therefor I have no hesitation in recommending this facility.
There is always a warm welcome at Guide Lane for residents and family. The staff are well trained, but more importantly they care. Dignity and empathy are important to residents, which they certainly receive. It is not easy when a loved one enters a care home, but I have been supported by staff and management.
My mum receives the very best of care at Guide Lane Nursing Home. The care the staff provide is excellent. The staff are very caring, and the interaction with Mum is great, always having a laugh and a joke. Mum loves all this. The food is excellent, great choices. Mum has been at the care home for three years and is fit and well all due to the personal care she gets. The home is kept very clean and tidy. As a family we could not wish for better!!
My husband and I moved in not long ago. We have settled in well. My family and friend always made feel welcome.
Staff and management displayed the utmost individualized care.
He was treated with dignity and respect throughout.
Family were supported emotionally through this difficult time.
We are grateful to the whole team for your human qualities, empathy shown and professionalism.
All the staff are excellent kind conciderate its a nice home with all you would need to live a happy life.
I am the daughter of one of the residents. I am in awe of the service that my mum receives from the care home. All her needs are met, even encouragement from the staff when mum is feeling down. The food choice from the kitchen is exemplary, and my mum and other residents can change their choice if what is offered is not to their liking. The entertainment activities are always ongoing with a variety of crafts and singers etc. I wouldn't have my mum anywhere else.
I love visiting my grandma, there is always something going on etc. Crafts, artists and learning baking skills. My grandma is well looked after.
I feel safe. Medical attention is on hand and I am stress-free.
I am happy being at Guide Lane. When my family visit they are always made to feel welcome. I feel safe living here.
Living at Guide Lane has made my life a lot easier. I no longer have the day-to-day worries. I have made new friendships.
Mum passed away last weekend, I cannot thank the staff enough for the care Mum received. Staff very professional and friendly towards residents and family. Mum was very happy there and felt cared for and safe. I would and do recommend this home. Thank you to the home manager and her wonderful team.
The area so kind and helpful and answer any questions I have as I am not used to the home. However, could not be more pleased.
So happy with the care Grandma receives. Grandma always has a smile on her face. Everyone is welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Always caring.
I visited the care home to see my friend. There was a singer in the lounge. I was offered afternoon tea and refreshments. The staff were very welcoming, lovely food, the home had a lovely relaxed atmosphere.
All staff show genuine care for my wife and she is well looked after.
We would like to pass our gratitude to all staff and management for the kindness, compassion and dignity in care our beautiful Mum received whilst staying here. We could not have chosen a more lovely place, our mum passed away peacefully having had the best care we could have hoped for.
I have lived at Guide Lane Care Home for four years. I am very happy living here, feel happy and safe. Staff are great. Has a homely feeling.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 May 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (20) & Events (0)
- 04 Feb 2026
A care home manager from Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, has been shortlisted for an award in recognition of her remarkable career journey and commitment to lifelong learning. Charlotte Heathcote, Home Manager...
- 08 Jan 2026
Residents at HC-One’s Guide Lane Care Home in Audenshaw were treated to a very special visit recently, thanks to Care Assistant Josh Hauge and his adorable duckling, Lucky. Josh brought...
- 24 Nov 2025
Christmas can be a lonely time, especially for older members of the community. HC-One’s Guide Lane Care Home in Audenshaw, Manchester, is offering a warm and welcoming solution. On Thursday...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guide Lane Care Home
What types of Care is Guide Lane Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Guide Lane Care Home have?
There are 41 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Guide Lane Care Home?
Minibus or other transport, Lift, Gardens are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Guide Lane Care Home to the centre of Manchester?
5.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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