
I go home knowing that my mum is safe, happy and comfortable.Michelle C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you to our Astbury Mere Care Home family for your care, support and professionalism.J E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Great staff and facilities.I C(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I go home knowing that my mum is safe, happy and comfortable.Michelle C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you to our Astbury Mere Care Home family for your care, support and professionalism.J E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Great staff and facilities.I C(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

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 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
- 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
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.
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Astbury Mere Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Porthaven Care Homes
- Private Owned
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)
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.
My aunty moved in to Asbury as a permanent resident after four weeks respite, it is a big change for her but everyone has been very kind, helpful and caring. I have come in contact with staff in all areas, all are welcoming, helpful and polite. The residents meeting was informative, interesting. It's a shame more relatives don't take the time to go! I spend a lot of time in the home and apart from a few 'niggles' I have seen nothing that would make me feel unhappy about her living there. It's a lovely place with a full activities programme and events held regularly.
Hi Lisa and thanks for taking the time to review our home. These are great comments and I'm glad to hear that you are pleased with Astbury Mere. The resident and relatives meetings are a superb forum to share ideas and feedback and it's encouraging to hear that you have found these useful. Best wishes, Emma
Both my mother and father have been residents in the dementia wing this year (as the previous 3 years). My mother died peacefully in the home in May and I was pleased to be with her when she passed from this world. When I was unable to be there at all times someone was either close or with her which was just as I would expect from a really caring set of carers and nurses. My father is still being looked after well.
Dear Peter, thank you so much for your kind words which I will ensure are relayed to the care team. Best wishes, all the team at Astbury Mere!
Always a good safe ratio of staff to residents. Friendly but professional staff. Activities coordinator is open to input from family and provides a varied programme. En-suite rooms are very spacious. Lovely room available for private family lunch/party where you have privacy but help is only a call away.
Dear Alison, it's great to know that you are happy with our services at Astbury Mere. I will make sure the care team and those mentioned in your comments receive your feedback. With warm wishes, Emma
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 December 2022Good
- 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 (22) & Events (2)
- 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...
- 07 Aug 2026Organiser: Astbury Mere Care Home
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Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 14 Jul 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Astbury Mere Care Home
- 10 Jun 2026Recipient: Astbury Mere Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Astbury Mere Care Home.
Meet the Team (4)

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'.

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.

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.

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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