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Belong Macclesfield offers 18 self-contained apartments for...
Care Provided by Belong Macclesfield
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 72 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
See key facts and pricing information on our website.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Belong Macclesfield for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Belong Macclesfield 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
- Belong Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Cheryl Davies(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2017
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)
Visiting
- Located in Upton Priory, a couple of miles outside the town centre, Belong Macclesfield is ideally located to access the amenities and transport links of the town, while being able to enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside within minutes. They enjoy outings to local garden centres, parks and canal barge trips.
Parking
- On-site parking available.
Belong Macclesfield Reviews (129)
Belong Macclesfield has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.707) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Belong Macclesfield has 129 reviews.
I believe improvements could be made with looking after clothing.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback and we are delighted to hear that our care team are supporting you well. We take your comments around the communication of activities seriously, along with the laundry processes, and we will review these and get back to you.
Very high levels of care, facilities are quite excellent, many activities are provided to stimulate and entertain residents. Rooms and communal areas are always very clean. The staff are excellent, very friendly, caring and always bright and friendly. Highly recommend Belong Macclesfield.
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide this feedback. It means a great deal to the team and we are so pleased to hear you are happy with Belong Macclesfield and our care, facilities and our activities. Thank you for choosing Belong Macclesfield.
The place is clean and tidy and she is now getting her medication daily which was difficult to manage at home. She likes the food and looks better nourished. The activities have just started again and that makes a huge difference to her mood. She feels safe and cared for while free to do what she wants!
During the pandemic the infection control has been well managed and balanced with the needs of the residents. The administration around her admission was well managed. I was kept well updated about when a bed would be available and advised on financing of her care. Her booster vaccination and flu vaccine were all delivered in house and the issues around consent well communicated.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this lovely feedback about Belong Macclesfield. We are delighted to know that your mother is happy and praises our carers highly and that the dedication of our village teams are making a difference in all areas of her care. We are also delighted that you feel happy and welcome when you visit. Thank you for choosing Belong Macclesfield.
I was professionally guided towards making the difficult decision that is how to judge when it is the right time to make a permanent arrangement. Not making this judgement during a crisis, I was able to choose when he would live. Fortunately, he was able to return to the household where he had been for respite care.
Thankfully, he has settled and is embracing life at Belong. There is a happy, relaxed, stimulating environment in the household where nothing is too much trouble. All staff are welcoming, caring and kind. We are both far more relaxed, so time spent together is full of quality.
I have no doubt that living in Belong is the best alternative to living at home.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback on the support provided at Belong Macclesfield. We are delighted to hear your husband is having such a lovely experience with us. Thank you for choosing Belong Macclesfield.
My mum moved into a lovely apartment at Belong Macclesfield in March 2020, 3 weeks before Covid first began. On arrival, Mum was disorientated and it was apparent that signs of cognitive impairment were underway. Throughout the following 12 months, the manager and team at Belong did everything possible to help Mum settle in and feel at home independently. Belong's excellent receptionists and on site nurses were on hand when needed. After 12 months Mum developed vascular dementia and moved on to a household, on Belong's care side. Belong's unique households are wonderfully innovative, offering residents an experience as close to their former residential private homes as possible. Totally dedicated staff are on hand to assist with everything. Nothing's too much trouble. No chance of loneliness here. Meals cooked from scratch by the fantastic carers on each household's kitchen. Various activities and kindness in abundance. Look here first for the care of your loved one. Quite simply, it is the best. 5*
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this incredibly moving feedback. It is a privilege to support your mum and it is crucial to us that we make people’s time with us as special and positive as possible. It will mean a great deal to our village teams to read your comments and I will ensure they are shared with everyone. Thanks again.
Mum went into Belong Macclesfield in January after being in another care home - they weren't able to cope with her failing dementia and level of falls. She seemed initially to settle well, gained weight and ate food she'd never tried before. Unfortunately, she deteriorated dramatically in the last 3 weeks of her life and passed on 26th April. Throughout her time the care and support of the Cedar House was impeccable, the contact with the family at all times was exceptional. We felt we had our eyes on her with the 'relative's gateway'. If she had a fall, they would contact me straight away. Belong is by far the most outstanding care home - its professionalism is outstanding. During Mum's final few days, there was always a carer with her, we feel she had the love, care and support as if they are family. It is very comforting for us to know that she was treated with respect and dignity during her last months. Special thanks to all Team Cedar.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this incredibly moving feedback. It was a privilege to support your mum and it is crucial to us that we make people’s time with us as special and positive as possible. It will mean a great deal to our village team to read your comments and I will ensure they are shared with everyone. Thanks again.
Mum moved into Belong residential care from one of their apartments following several hospital admissions last year. It has been very difficult for the family under COVID restrictions as we saw mum on a daily basis. Belong have been fantastic in their handling of lockdown. Families are given notice and explanations of any measures that have had to be put in place. Despite intermittent visits mum has been very happy in Poplar House. The staff have been amazing keeping the residents occupied and stimulated. As a family, we are so happy with the care the Belong staff have given mum. All the staff from management down are caring and professional. I would not hesitate at recommending Belong Macclesfield.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service; we are so pleased that you have had such a positive experience especially at this time. We really appreciate your support. I will share your comments with my team. Thank you for choosing Belong Macclesfield.
The person this review relates to has been extremely settled, well cared for and happy here. Not only because of the lovely and happy environment but due to the very caring staff, who have gone over and above what could possibly be expected of carers. All very welcoming to visitors too. Under the limited circumstances of the past year, everyone is to be commended.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service; we are so pleased that you have had such a positive experience especially at this time. We really appreciate your support. I will share your comments with my team. Thank you for choosing Belong Macclesfield.
Would like more clear information on the care given to my parent on a daily report. Only had relatives on line care information which is not always correct, the wrong name given etc.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback, although we are sorry to hear about your experiences around our communication and the information provided. This is not what we would expect. We will investigate and respond to you to address this going forward.
Mum is so well looked after. The online portal is helpful as I don't live close by to keep an eye on her day-to-day care. All staff have been so kind and helpful.
Thank you for the wonderful review. Our team at the home are thrilled you appreciate their work so much.
Unfortunately, the year that my mum has been in care has also been in lockdown. Despite measures to try and maintain contact via Skype and outdoor garden visits, it has been very difficult with PPE and social distance as a big physical barrier - but that's the same world over. For my peace of mind that my Mum is secure, entertained, safe and has company, Belong Macclesfield is off the scale. My Mum is so much happier. She laughs a lot. She is much less anxious and tearful. It was 100% the best decision to move her here. She has put a lot of weight on, so it seems she likes the food a lot! and this is something she needs help in reducing. I look forward to being able to hug her.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service; we are so pleased that you have had such a positive experience especially at this time. We really appreciate your support. I will share your comments with my team. Thank you for choosing Belong Macclesfield.
All staff very helpful and cheerful. Nice warm and modern surroundings. They are giving my Mum excellent care.
Thank you for your lovely comments. The team works very hard they will be delighted with your lovely review.
Both parents reside in Belong and both have been kept safe with all the Covid problems, which our family are extremely grateful.
The team at Belong Macclesfield would like to thank you so much for taking the time to send in this review. We really appreciate your comments and are so pleased that we were able to make a positive difference.
Lovely home with lovely staff.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review of Belong Macclesfield. We are so touched by your kind words and will make sure your comments are shared with the village team.
This has been a horrible time, with the global pandemic, plus the stresses of Brexit. Through it all, I have been unable to have proper contact with my poor mother, who struggles to make sense of anything at the best of times. Given her isolation from her family, is enforced, I couldn't be happier that she is safe at Belong. She couldn't be anywhere better. The belong staff are lovely and she is part of an extended family, who treat her like one of their own.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and for your comments about the care your mother is receiving. Our aim is not just to provide a high standard of care for our residents but also to try and meet the expectations of their loved ones. Once again thank you for your positive comments which I will share with our team.
I am truly 100% satisfied with the care being received and could not wish for anything better. Thanks go to all the staff, including the nurses, care staff, reception, house cooking and management together they are a fantastic team.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service; we are so pleased that you have had such a positive experience especially at this time. We really appreciate your support. I will share your comments with my team. Thank you for choosing Belong Macclesfield.
As my mother's time at Belong coincides with the full pandemic period there is no doubt that given my mother's condition (Dementia and Alzheimer's) that this has been the best solution for her own security, health care and wellbeing. The staff are very skilled and highly competent people whom I generally feel have the residents welfare at heart. There is a great range of activities for resident which will have benefited my mum. The task ahead is getting her diet under control as her weight has increased substantially. The staff are aware but unfortunately, there is no regular evidence in the portal as to what is being done about this. I also feel more screens and family visits should be in place. Four visits a day is woeful.
Thank you for your review and the positive experience of the home as a family. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our village and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Lockdown has been very difficult for families who are separated but Belong have taken such good care of my mother. I have felt very reassured that she isn't suffering because of it. They have provided safe visits wherever possible and they provide activities and entertainment regularly. Christmas without Mum was hard, but she told me she had a wonderful Christmas on Beech and had been well fed and well looked after. What more could I ask for?
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service; we are so pleased that you have had such a positive experience especially at this time. We really appreciate your support. I will share your comments with my team. Thank you for choosing Belong Macclesfield.
Very caring and my mother is happy.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review of Belong Macclesfield. We will make sure your comments are shared with the village team.
The staff here are absolutely wonderful with my friend who has very challenging behaviour. They provide her with such wonderful care and thought for her needs day in day out! The activities provided are always very inclusive and these staff once again are absolutely fantastic.
Thank you for leaving such a kind review of Belong Macclesfield. We are so happy to hear that your friend is enjoying their time here; we aim to make their time with us as comfortable as possible.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 February 2019Good
- CaringOutstanding
- 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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- 29 Jul 2026
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- 20 Jul 2026
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Meet the Team (6)

Formerly a Support Manager at Belong Macclesfield, Cheryl has over 27 years of experience in a range of care sector roles. Her career with Belong spans over a decade, from when she joined as registered manager of its home care service, Belong at Home, which she helped establish in 2010.
As Support Manager at Belong Macclesfield, Cheryl shared knowledge and ideas with Belong villages in Crewe and Warrington as part of the organisation’s job swap scheme to improve group-wide standards of care, including industry-leading dementia care.
Cheryl’s perspectives on driving standards of care at multiple villages make her ideally qualified to be a General Manager. Her background, including helping to found Belong’s award-winning home care service, also gives her a particular understanding of many customers’ journeys, which often involve deciding to move to a Belong village after requiring domiciliary care.

Helen is passionate about providing the best care to customers. Her career with Belong began after leaving school, nearly 20 years ago, initially with CLS Care Services before moving to Belong's flagship village in Macclesfield when it opened in 2007. Helen worked as a support worker and lead senior support worker, before progressing to the role of Support Manager at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme in 2020. She has achieved a Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care and has recently completed qualifications in Leadership, Health and Social Care. More recently Helen moved back to into the role of Support Manager at Belong Macclesfield.

Nicola joined the Belong team as a Receptionist when Belong Macclesfield first opened in September 2007. She was soon appointed as an Administrator before being promoted to Senior Administrator and later to the Front of front-of-house manager role in 2010.
Nicola started her career in administration at a pharmaceutical company in Hertfordshire, before moving to Macclesfield in the summer of 1992, where she worked as a part-time carer/support worker in the community, for 14 years. She also worked as a self-employed mobile beautician (NVQ level 2 in Beauty and other holistic treatments) in her spare time.
Since working at Belong Nicola has qualified in Business/Administration NVQ Level 3, Team Leader NVQ Level 2 and more recently Advanced Level Apprenticeship Level 3 in Fine Line Management. Nicola also holds a BIIAB Level 2 Personal Licence Holder.
As part of the village management team, Nicola leads the front-of-house teams at Belong Macclesfield including, Reception and Administration, Housekeeping and Laundry, Catering, Salon and Caretaker.

Charlotte has a bachelor’s degree in Adult Nursing, with a background as a registered nurse for the NHS.
Working over two years at Macclesfield Hospital as a Transfer of Care Hub Sister within the discharge team, she brings her broad knowledge of supporting those living with dementia to this role, as well as a strong track record as a mentor.

A dedicated and caring individual, Anna initially joined the Experience Team as a Support Worker before being promoted to the Experience Coordinator role in 2023. Her objective is to promote wellbeing and quality for Belong Macclesfield’s residents, tenants and Experience Day customers through a vibrant and extensive range of events and opportunities.
She plans the village’s bi-monthly ‘What’s On’ programme, with activities reflecting the interests and wishes of our customers. Her role also encompasses building links with stakeholders in the community, including local schools and businesses, churches, music groups and a range of entertainers. This ensures that residents continue to have opportunities to meet new people and enjoy new experiences.

Karen has worked in the care sector for 29 years starting as a Support Worker in a dementia unit. After 2 years Karen took up a position as a Community Support Worker for Social Services, working with vulnerable adults in the community. In 2009 she worked as a Senior for the Reablement team within Social Services assisting vulnerable adults to aim towards independence sourcing care and support when required.
After 21 years with Social Services, Karen joined Belong at Home as a Community Support Worker, quickly rising to Senior, and in 2016 became the Registered Manager for Belong at Home.
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