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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.
When mum first moved to Belong 3 years ago we were delighted with it. The location and physical building are good and the household arrangement. Mum has challenging behaviour and the staff attitude to this has at times been poor and lacking in respect, treating her as a naughty child. The behaviour includes unplugging her peg feed and the carpet is consequently stained on a weekly basis. Belong have been unwilling to replace with more suitable flooring. It has been difficult to get regular, good feedback from staff or manager but recently this has improved. Personal care has been variable.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review of Belong Macclesfield. Here at Belong we are always committed to improving our services and customer experience. Your feedback is really valuable and we will ensure this is shared with the village management team.
I looked at many homes before I found Belong, after which I didn't need to look at any more - this was undoubtedly the best and I have not been disappointed. The care and attention to the individual residents is wonderful - as is the food- all personally made by each 'village' and my mother is always asked if she would like whatever they have prepared, and they discuss an alternative if she doesn't feel like it. It is expensive but money well spent to know my mother is being so well cared for.
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I moved my friend from another home to Belong Macclesfield to be closer to where I live and also I had visited before. The move took place in November 2015, after 15 months as the other home. Thanks to the staff she has settled in very well. I think the household method of caring is very good with the staff are in constant touch with residents.
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My Mum has been attending Experience Days at Belong Macclesfield for the last 5 years or so. She has always enjoyed them and has come home happy and laughing! Unfortunately her dementia has got worse over the last 6 months and for her safety, Dad and I, decided it was time for her to move in permanently. As she was familiar with the surroundings and staff, it was a relatively smooth move (far more upsetting for us, than her) and she now has a lovely room with very experienced and kind staff looking after her. We know that she is safe. She still attends the experience days so is kept busy, and I visit whenever I want. Dad gets to visit regularly. He has the bonus of a lovely Sunday roast dinner when he visits her on a Sunday. They go to the Bistro together. All in all, I would definitely recommend this care home to anybody making the difficult decision to move a relative into permanent care.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review of Belong Macclesfield. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the service you received.
Since my husband moved in permanently we have both been supported and looked after by the staff. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere is just right. The activities every day and attention of the staff keep my husbands mind stimulated. More than ever this is very good. The feeling in each "house" makes it feel like a family but there is always his own room if he needs it or we just want a quiet time together, very good.
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A very loving and caring atmosphere which lately has been constrained by staff shortages. The food is not what elderly people need - we could do with a dietician to plan more interesting and digestible meals.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review of Belong Macclesfield. Here at Belong we are always committed to improving our services and the customer experience. Your feedback is really valuable and we will ensure this is shared with the village management team.
Excellent care and facilities, staff are caring and well trained. Communication is very good during difficult times. Admin and management are very professional and helpful. Belong has a unique approach to care, which creates a warm and friendly environment.
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The staff are, without exception, always friendly and welcoming - they genuinely care for my mum who, although deep in the throes of dementia, is always well kempt, dressed and most importantly, very happy and contented every time I visit.
I could/would've never imagined anywhere could be so caring, for the elderly as this place.
No-one wants to become old, needy, dependant; bit if this is my fate, one day; I would be happy to enter Belong as a resident.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review of Belong Macclesfield. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the service provided.
The staff are outstanding and the comfort and care second to none. Rooms are all en-suite and immaculately clean. The main lounge and kitchen area is open plan making it possible for residents to move around and join in with as much or as little as they would like. The general feeling of the place is very homely and much like a family environment. Mealtimes take place around a large table but if residents would rather eat in their own rooms or in the café/bistro with visiting family/friends then this is easily accommodated, nothing ever being too much trouble to staff. Daily activities take place upstairs for those who want to join in.
Sadly Mum passed away at the end of January 2016. Several staff members stayed on after their shifts had ended to sit with Mum in her final hours which was very touching and another mark of their dedication and care. We feel extremely grateful and reassured that Mum’s final days were happy and she really couldn’t have been better looked after.
Day Care:-It was like a breath of fresh air and an enormous relief to speak to the Experience Day Co-ordinator at Belong Macclesfield who understood every aspect of dementia and the challenges it brings and we felt so reassured and confident we had found the right day care provider for Mum. Mum was collected from home daily and taken to Belong Macclesfield where she was kept entertained with many different activities from armchair keep fit and bowling to singing, craft making and gardening. The key being keeping Mum physically and mentally active whilst being sensitive to when she was feeling tired or anxious and dropping it down a gear to suit. We couldn’t have asked for anywhere better and the enthusiasm, understanding and caring nature of the Experience Day staff was outstanding. Mum returned home at the end of each day tired but happy and much less anxious, making it possible for Dad to continue caring for Mum at home for much longer than would have otherwise been possible.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review of Belong Macclesfield. We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the service received. Kind regards.
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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (23) & Events (0)
- 29 Jul 2026
Belong at Home, the dementia specialist home care service from Belong Villages, has retained its crown as the UK’s only not-for-profit operator to be named in the top 20 home...
- 21 Jul 2026
Belong Care Villages has been named as one of the UK’s top 10 small provider care homes by leading care comparison website Lottie. Our Wigan, Atherton and Macclesfield villages were...
- 20 Jul 2026
Colleagues across Belong villages are celebrating recognition at the prestigious Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2026. Organised by Care Talk magazine, the awards recognise the individuals and teams...
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Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Belong Ltd
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Belong Ltd
- 17 Aug 2021Recipient: Belong Ltd
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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