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The care home provides dignified, high-quality care to residents.
Residents receive care from trained, friendly staff and can enjoy a variety of social activities to suit their interests.
Tasty meals are prepared for residents and the care home caters to special dietary requirements.
Care Provided by Oldham House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees include: personal care, meals, and laundry services.
Additional services available at extra cost may include:
Chiropody
Dentistry
Newspapers
Transportation to external appointments
Staff escorts for external appointments
Specialist or additional dietary requirements and food requests outside of the standard menu may incur an additional charge.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Oldham House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Oldham House 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
- Bloomcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Wallace (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2000
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors are warmly welcomed and encouraged to spend quality time with residents. Visiting is flexible to suit individual routines, with the home aiming to accommodate family and friends throughout the day. Visitors are asked to be mindful of residents’ privacy, mealtimes, and care routines. Advance notice for larger groups or special visits is appreciated to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.
Parking
- On-site parking is available for visitors, with additional parking options nearby. The home is easily accessible by car, and efforts are made to ensure convenient access for those with mobility needs. Visitors are encouraged to park considerately and follow any on-site guidance.
Oldham House Reviews (4)
Oldham House has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.167) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Oldham House has 4 reviews.
A lovely modern bright clean diner/lounge that invites all visitors and residents alike to sit and chat. The staff are friendly and attentive. A small garden with picnic tables and pots of flowers very welcoming. I'm visiting in the Oldham annex today and what a delight to be able to say that.
Thank you so much for your kind review - we truly appreciate it. We're delighted to hear that you feel it's a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. Thank you
The activities staff are a great team and are really good at interacting with the residents, a big thank you to them all.
Staff caring and friendly. No problem with Dad's care with one exception... clothes! Not always wearing his own clothes.
Very impressed with the standard of personal and nursing care at Shaw Side both before and during the COVID-19 crisis. Dad has been well-fed, well looked after and fussed over by the staff. He is generally contented and relaxed and sleeps and eats well. He has regular baths and always looks clean and well-groomed. Shaw Side has been free of coronavirus for several months, which is a great relief - the residents and staff are tested regularly and wear personal protective equipment to maintain a virus-free environment. Visiting has been restricted during the pandemic, as in all care homes, but despite this inconvenience, the staff have done their very best to keep us up to date with dad's health and wellbeing and we've been able to enjoy window visits and occasional garden visits, depending on the council guidelines. The staff work as a team, they are very caring and have a professional attitude. Dad is in good hands.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about our services at Shaw Side Care Village. We are delighted to hear that your father is being cared for to such a high standard, we always strive for excellence. We have worked hard to keep all of our residents safe during these...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 September 2025Good
- 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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Meet the Team (1)

I have been a Registered Mental Health Nurse since 2012, developing a personal interest in supporting individuals with a diagnosis of dementia. I have worked at Oldham House since 2014, progressing from Nurse on Duty to Unit Manager and then Registered Manager. During this time, I focused on developing my management skills and professional development to complete registration with CQC.
While working with Bloomcare, I have built strong, positive relationships with healthcare professionals across the community and strengthened the team at Oldham House through knowledge and skill sharing.
Our team is led by Bloomcare's core values: love, courage, fun, servant's heart, integrity, teamwork and excellence.
I look forward to welcoming you to Oldham House.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oldham House
What types of Care is Oldham House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Oldham House have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Oldham House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Oldham House to the centre of Oldham?
2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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