
The carers were amazing they looked after him with love care and attention.Debbie M(Father of Resident/Service User)



The carers were amazing they looked after him with love care and attention.Debbie M(Father of Resident/Service User)



Abney Court is a purpose-built care home set within the beautiful grounds of Abney Hall Park in Cheadle. The care home provides residential, respite care and compassionate end of life care, as well as specialist dementia care.
The friendly and caring team at Abney Court get to know each resident and put together a care plan that is tailored to their unique needs. They ensure residents can lead a fulfilling, independent...
Care Provided by Abney Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 80 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
Facilities
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abney Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abney Court 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie McDowell(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)
Parking
- Parking onsite
Abney Court Reviews (140)
Abney Court has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.121) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abney Court has 140 reviews.
I find the staff at Abney Court very caring. Nothing is too much trouble. My sister is very much at home there.
She has settled here really well, is very well cared for, is happy and has made good friends.
It is a pleasure to visit her at Abney, we always feel welcome.
I have been very impressed by the facilities here, but above all by the staff. All the care staff have been well selected for the way they deal with residents - respectfully, kindly, with patience and with humour. This is not only when they know a relative is in earshot, but also when they are not aware a relative is nearby. There is also a separate team of 'lifestyle' staff who have been equally well chosen for their cheerfulness, thoughtfulness and indefatigable enthusiasm. They organise activities ranging from Tai Chi, through to animal petting, regular singers, dancers and trips out in the minibus. There is also an extremely comfortable cinema with regular film shows.
The building has been well planned and even though large, has been divided into smaller more personal units. The furnishings are attractive, comfortable and homely. It is always kept scrupulously clean. Some staff have said that Abney is a much better place to work than their previous care home employers.
My mum has been here for nearly 2 years and has been very happy. She suffers from parkinsons and dementia and I feel that the staff are very friendly and polite. I'm always kept informed and updated on everything.
Terrific.
Since settling my mother and father in law in Abney Court, a huge weight has been lifted. We had been coping with them for 3 years without any help. Abney Court now takes care of them physically and emotionally, fulfilling their every need in a way that we couldn't do. The activities are amazing and my mother in law is thriving and enjoying life again.
Always a happy, pleasant place to visit. The care is of a high standard. Staff are always willing to help. There is a family atmosphere when you arrive.
I always find all the staff very caring and knowledgeable about individual residents.
The two weeks here have been happy, enjoyable and comfortable.
The care is second to none.
It has taken her a while to settle but that is due to her deteriorating Alzheimer's, not the home.
The staff are friendly and caring.
She and the other residents are always treated with respect and they ensure residents' dignity is maintained.
The rooms are cleaned daily and are homely and bright.
Regular activities are scheduled each day and there are frequent day trips. The day trips cost extra which you have to bear in mind as weekly rates are expensive.
On the whole, I am happy with the care my Mum receives, I can sleep at night knowing someone is there looking after her.
Mum has now been in Abney Court Care home for 6 months. She has now settled into the caring, friendly and warm atmosphere of the home. The staff are very pleasant and welcoming to residents and visitors.
Excellent care and attention. A happy busy place where residents interact in a supportive warm and caring atmosphere. Good activities attuned to the ages, interests and abilities of residents. Difficult to identify anything that is not excellent or near excellent. Lovely new building and gardens in quiet location.
Lovely, caring, and friendly staff. Beautiful location and clean and modern facilities. The home just has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and all the residents appeared happy and well cared for. I hope I am placed in somewhere as pleasant when and if my turn comes.
The atmosphere at Abney Court is warm and welcoming. Throughout my mum's stay, all staff were friendly and caring. My mum felt happy and well looked after. The accommodation is exceptional and everything is spotlessly clean. I would recommend Abney Court to anyone looking for a first class care home.
I found sleeping on nylon sheets very hot. So much my pj's were wet through, we had to have the sheets changed to cotton.
We’re grateful for your feedback and are delighted that you have rated our care home exemplary for the care and support we provide. We always take the time to listen to our residents’ requests and were pleased that we were able to rectify your concerns whilst here, allowing you to continue enjoying your stay at Abney Court.
Very positive. Staff well prepared and always very good with clients and families. The home is always clean and well maintained. Food is very good. All in all can't fault it.
My husband really enjoys coming to Abney for day care on Wednesdays. He enjoys going on walks and loves the cinema. I am happy that the food is very well balanced - not too much stodge. I am also happy that the atmosphere is very clean and that there is no smell usually connected with care homes. I am very satisfied with the care he receives from all the staff.
I only put good on value because I just think these places are so expensive. I totally understand it is very difficult looking after people with dementia and you all do a grand job. It is very difficult looking after people with dementia, everyone has to be so very patient and understanding. Thank you.
We are very happy with everything. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 May 2023Good
- 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
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News (44) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I began my career in care as a Care Assistant, and with support and encouragement from my managers, I’ve worked my way up to Team Leader, then Discharge Coordinator, then Deputy Manager and now Home Manager. I’m preparing to do my Level 5 qualification to further build on my skills.
I joined Care UK because of its strong reputation and the support and opportunities it offers for progression.
To do this role well, you need strong communication skills, the ability to see the bigger picture, and a calm, solution-focused mindset. The most important part of my role is overseeing all aspects of care and making sure every resident receives the highest standard of support.
A career highlight for me has been achieving my current position. The most rewarding part of my role is that I get to make a real difference to the lives of Abney Court residents every day.
Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my family and friends.
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