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Astbury Mere Care Home

Newcastle Road, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4HP
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I go home knowing that my mum is safe, happy and comfortable.Michelle C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Astbury Mere Care Home, Congleton
Thank you to our Astbury Mere Care Home family for your care, support and professionalism.J E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Astbury Mere Care Home, Congleton
Great staff and facilities.I C(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Astbury Mere Care Home, Congleton

Situated only a few minutes from the centre of Congleton, Astbury Mere Care Home sits in an incredibly desirable position, with views of Astbury Mere Country Park and easy access to the nearby towns of Biddulph, Kidsgrove and Sandbach. Having opened in 2010, Astbury Mere provides 24-hour residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for senior individuals living in and around Cheshire. With 62 ensuite bedrooms, Astbury Mere provides exceptional person-centred...  

Care Provided by Astbury Mere Care Home

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 62 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,645N/A
Nursing CareFrom £1,900N/A

The home provides person-centred dementia care, as well as respite stays for those seeking a short-term break or convalescence care following illness or surgery.

Their Weekly Fee rate is dependent on the type of room you choose to reside in and will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.

This assessment helps them to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that they are able to meet those care needs.

For those requiring nursing care, you may be eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If awarded, this contribution will be deducted from your weekly fee.

Please call them to discuss availability and arrange a visit.

Contact Astbury Mere 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

Person in charge

  • Emma Hackett(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (62)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time.

Parking

  • Ample parking available on site.

Astbury Mere Care Home Reviews (143)

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9.8

Astbury Mere Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Astbury Mere Care Home has 143 reviews.

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Review from Roy V (Husband of Resident) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Since my wife has been in this home she is much calmer in herself. In her previous one, she was very anxious and nervous. She has settled due to the approach of the caring staff at Astbury and under the circumstances (she has vascular dementia) she is safe and comfortable and is catered for humanely and respectfully in every aspect of her needs. It is a great relief that my family can sleep at night in the knowledge that she is very well looked after.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a review. It is an honour to care for your lovely wife and I am glad to hear she has settled well into life at Astbury Mere.

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Review from H H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Lovely place. Viewed most in the area and this is outstanding compared to the others. Staff are all so friendly and happy which helps with the anxiety of moving a loved one into care. The receptionist is so welcoming and friendly.
Overall I feel I have complete peace of mind whilst we as a family have been navigating a very difficult journey.

Thank you so much you are all truly amazing.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

It is incredibly fulfilling to hear we were able to assist you in your care search and ease the process of moving your loved one into our care. I will be sure to pass your feedback on to the rest of the team, in particular our receptionist!

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Review from Michelle C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Since my mum has been in Astbury Mere Care Home she has been truly cared for to the absolute highest standard. This is down to the incredibly caring staff who are always making my mum smile and laugh and feel like she's at home. The amazing staff are always very welcoming to family visiting and quickly make you feel part of the Astbury family. I go home knowing that my mum is safe, happy and comfortable. I couldn't ask for much more than that.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you for your heartfelt review. The team here at Astbury Mere are truly exceptional and I will be sure to share your kind words with them.

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Review from L D (Niece of Resident) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Staff (from every part of the home) have been welcoming, friendly, and caring and everyone takes time to talk to our relatives.
Gardens are perfect to walk around, well maintained, and beautiful.
The food we have sampled here (at the Garden Party and biscuits/cakes available for guests) is of good quality.
The resident's bedrooms could do with a bit of updating, but that is from my point of view.

The most important point is that our relative is happy, settled, and respected.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

I am glad to hear your loved one is happy living with us at Astbury Mere, and we will certainly take into consideration your feedback about the bedrooms.

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Review from J D (Husband of Resident) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my first contact with Astbury Mere in June 2012 to assess facilities then have regularly been in touch and that is when I was unexpectedly admitted to hospital. They came to my rescue and swiftly arranged my wife's admission - she has dementia and had broken her arm - The same day I was hospitalised and she was admitted on August 9th. Since then management and staff have been exemplary. They care, they assist, they show compassion and friendship and nothing is too much trouble. The level of professionalism I'm sure has contributed to my wife's ongoing recovery and my peace of mind. They are all there for me and my wife. There is no price I can put on that.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you for taking a moment to leave such a heartfelt review. It fills me with pride to hear how beneficial your wife's stay with us has been.

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Review from J E (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Thank you to our Astbury Mere Care Home family for your care, support and professionalism. My mum has been a resident at the home since 2023. From the day of admission to the present day the care has been, and services, exceptional. The staff are always responsive, resident centered in approach and always willing to go the extra mile. Thank you.

Reply from Marketing Porthaven, Marketing Assistants at Astbury Mere Care Home

What a wonderful review of Astbury Mere, thank you so much for bringing your mum to stay with us. She has been a pleasure to care for. We are so grateful for you sharing such positive experiences with us.

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Review from Atul M (Son of Resident) published on 17 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My father went into the care home just after being released from hospital. The organisation of the pre-visits as well as the information about the care home facilities was excellent. My dad was well looked after during the move into the care home and the staff did well to help settle him in. A big thank you to everyone involved!

It's now been a month since he moved in and he is very happy.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you for taking a moment to leave a review. I am overjoyed to hear your father has settled into life at Astbury Mere well.

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Review from Nicola P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mum is on the dementia ward. The care provided is second to none. All the staff show the residents the utmost respect, know each resident's individual personality and quirks. Treat the residents the same way a family member would, lots of loving care, and also give family members lots of support and are always there for a chat or hug when needed. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you for your heart-warming feedback. Here at Astbury Mere, we want our team to feel like an extended part of your family, so I am glad to hear you feel this is the case.

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Review from U M (Wife of Resident) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Service was wonderful. My husband had a great time during his stay at Astbury Mere.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

I am glad to hear that your husband enjoyed his time with us. Do pop in and visit us again sometime, you are always welcome at Astbury Mere!

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Review from I E (Friend of Resident) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Visit the care home every day, always greeted on arrival with a pleasant welcome and all staff very pleasant and very helpful. Everyone seems to join in when there is entertainment and the whole atmosphere is great, enjoying sing songs, quizzes, the residents enjoy trips out in the minibus. I enjoy my daily visits and made to feel very welcome and part of one big family, so a big thank you to everyone, even to kitchen staff.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

I am thrilled to hear you enjoy your visits to Astbury Mere, and I must say we pride ourselves on creating a fun atmosphere for all to enjoy! I will pass your positive feedback on to the rest of the team.

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Review from Brendan C (Brother of Resident) published on 27 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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My brother went into the care home just after he had his prostrate removed the staff were really good to him making him feel welcomed and cared for he liked the food and his room he is at home now and has said to many of his friends and relatives how good the care was and how all the staff had been great to him many thanks!

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It was a pleasure to assist your brother with his recovery, and I am glad to hear he enjoyed his time with us.

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Review from Philip K (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I manage a healthcare company and recently placed my mum in Astbury Care Home. I am so impressed with the helpful and caring team. Not all care homes are the same and it's really important to ensure your loved ones are well cared for and happy. Staff are excellent, well led by the management team, food is great and everyone engages with Mum and family visitors in a friendly engaging manner.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

It fills me with pride to read feedback that compliments every aspect of our home, so thank you for taking a moment to leave us a review. It is an honour to care for your lovely mum.

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Review from Louise B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both of my parents are at Astbury Mere. My mother has been there for 18 months. Her care has been very good and has changed, as needed, due to her declining health. My father has only been at Astbury for a few weeks. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, making the transition easy for Dad and for the rest of the family. We are happy knowing that Mum and Dad are being well cared for. All the staff, both admin and carers, have been so helpful.

Thank you.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

It fills me with joy to hear your fantastic parents have settled into life at Astbury Mere - it is a pleasure to have them with us! I will be sure to pass your kind feedback on to the rest of the team.

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Review from Bob S (Resident / Service User) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very friendly. I feel well cared for. The food is good and I am happy to be living here.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

It is fantastic to hear you are happy living at Asbury Mere - we are certainly happy to have you with us!

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Review from Paul C (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mum has been in Astbury since Oct 23.
Mum really has settled well down to the care and support from all of the staff
I have experienced on a number of occasions professionalism, care and devotion.
The activities are excellent and the Christmas Period was wonderful.
Mum came for a wedding and on the day of travel, all of her medication was listed and prepared and included a record for me to complete for continuity. A packed lunch was prepared for the journey.
Nothing seems to be too much trouble.

Thank you to the manager and your team.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you for your positive feedback, and what you have seen in the care that we provide to all of our residents. The whole staff team here at Astbury Mere Care Home are dedicated to delivering the best in care, and it means a great deal when that is recognised by the families that we also support....  

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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are so pleased at how well our mum has settled in at Astbury Mere. All the staff are wonderful with her, her room is lovely and comfortable, and she is very much enjoying the delicious meals. Like many families in our situation, we really struggled with the decision to move Mum to residential care, but we are now relieved that she is safe, in such a lovely, happy environment and being so well cared for.

Reply from Emma, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are so pleased your mum has settled in well and is enjoying her time with us. I will make sure I share your feedback with our team, who will be delighted.

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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother arrived at Astbury Mere at the beginning of November. Mum was made very welcome and also the family.
Everyone is very caring and friendly.
Mum is very settled and is enjoying having her hair done each week.
All areas are excellent.

All mum's needs are met. All staff go over and above in all they do.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you so much for the kind review and I will certainly pass this on the team who will be delighted with the feedback. We are so happy that your mother has settled in well and both her and the family feel supported.

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Review from Damian S (Son of Resident) published on 30 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum arrived in early September and from the moment she turned up, it was evident to see just how caring the staff are.
Above and beyond doesn't do enough justice to describe the team.

My mum has been treated like a princess. Compassion and understanding are some other words. We simply have been lucky to have my mum here.

Reply from Emma, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are so happy that you have had such a great experience, alongside your mum. We are very proud of our home and team so will share your feedback with everyone as I know they will be delighted.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Couldn't be happier for the outstanding level of care and compassion offered to Dad and the rest of the family. All the staff from home keeping upwards were wonderful. You couldn't clearly tell it wasn't just a job to them, it was a vocation. We are just so grateful that Dad ended his days in such a wonderful environment. Thank you.

Reply from Emma, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

What a wonderful review of Astbury Mere, thank you so much for taking the time to share your family's experience of our home. We are really proud of our staff team and will be sharing this feedback with them. It is a privilege to look after the ladies and gentlemen who live with us and we are so grateful when people share such positive experiences with us.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mother was a resident of Astbury Mere on palliative care for only a short time before she sadly passed away. In that time, the nursing care was excellent. The staff were respectful, caring and very helpful.
We only ever had to ask and it was done. The staff worked together as a team and communicated thoroughly and appropriately with the family during this difficult time.

Astbury Mere has great staff and is well-managed, it is a great example of what a good nursing home should be, unfortunately not all are. This home felt like home from home and was excellent in every way.

Reply from Emma Hackett, Home Manager at Astbury Mere Care Home

Thank you for your exceptional feedback and such lovely comments, especially under such difficult circumstances. It was our pleasure to have been entrusted with the care of your mum during the latter stage of her life, she is missed by all of the team here at Astbury. I will be sure to share your...  

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 02 December 2022
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 27 Jul 2026

    A huge congratulations to our wonderful Employee of the Month, Debs! Debs was nominated for consistently showing genuine compassion and kindness to every resident she supports. Her caring nature shines...

  • 14 Jul 2026

    We are thrilled to announce that we have been named a Top 10 Medium Provider by later life care platform Lottie. Lottie's winners are selected based on a robust, data-driven...

  • 14 Jul 2026

    We are thrilled to announce that we have received an award from Lottie as part of their annual awards We have been awarded Top 100 Care Home. Lottie's winners are...

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Meet the Team (4)

Emma Hackett
Emma HackettJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2010

Hello, my name is Emma, and I have worked at Astbury Mere since we opened in 2010.

I am a registered general nurse, and that is where my career with Porthaven Care Homes began. Over the past 15 years, I have progressed with the company, becoming deputy and home manager.

I have an excellent team working alongside me, and we work as one unit to support our wonderful residents and their families, as well as each other. I am incredibly proud when people describe Astbury Mere as a 'happy home'.

Sheli Knapper
Sheli KnapperJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2010

Hello, my name is Sheli Knapper, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Astbury Mere.

I began working at Astbury Mere as a carer in 2010 and soon after took a hiatus to complete a degree in Nursing at Keele University. I am incredibly devoted to Astbury Mere and love the strong family approach present in our home. I am especially proud of our exceptional dementia and end-of-life care.

Dawn Robson
Dawn RobsonJob Title:Home TrainerJoined: 2011

Hello, my name is Dawn Robson, and I am the Home Trainer here at Astbury Mere.

I have worked in the care sector for over 30 years, and I have worked at Astbury Mere for 14 years. I have a Level 3 qualification in Education and Training, am trained in Dementia Care Mapping and have acquired many other qualifications over the years that I use in my role.

As a home trainer, I source and help provide any training that is required within our home so that our team can continue to learn and grow in confidence and experience. Alongside this, I support our residents in a way that enables them to maintain their independence, which I find incredibly rewarding.

Leah Button
Leah ButtonJob Title:Client Services ManagerJoined: 2026

Hello, my name is Leah Button, and I am the Client Services Manager here at Astbury Mere.

With over 25 years of experience in the customer service sector, I have built my career around delivering exceptional service and creating positive experiences. I have led international call centre launches and managed sales, complaints and customer service teams, always focusing on process improvement and service excellence.

I am passionate about working with people, and I am dedicated to enhancing every interaction and ensuring a high standard of care.

In my role as Client Services Manager within the care sector, I bring this expertise into a truly people-centred environment, supporting residents and their families with compassion, professionalism and a seamless experience.

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