Rakewood House Care Home

23 Ivor Street, Rochdale OL11 3JA
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9.7 34 Reviews
  • Rakewood House Care Home, Rochdale
Rakewood House Care Home in Castleton near Rochdale, provides residential, nursing, residential dementia and nursing dementia care.

Residents are invited to decorate their rooms with small items of their own furniture.

Staff encourage residents to complete a daily task, even if it is as simple as choosing what they would like to wear for the day.

The home runs a weekly programme of events, which includes talks and demonstrations from local people who can share their knowledge and entertainers regularly visit the care home to delight residents with songs, sketches, singing and dancing.

The care home has a large wheelchair-friendly landscaped garden for residents to relax in.
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Care Provided by Rakewood House Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1272 – £1288
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1272 – £1288
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1526 – £1545
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1526 – £1545

Fees include: personal care, meals, and laundry services.


Additional services available at extra cost may include:


Hairdressing
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 Rakewood House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Yvonne Burutsa (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • 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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

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

  • Plenty of free parking on site - up to 50 vehicles.

Rakewood House Care Home Reviews (34)

9.7

Rakewood House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.704) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rakewood House Care Home has 34 reviews.

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Review from William S (Partner of Resident) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner came into the home late Jan, was worried she would not be happy, but the lovely carers immediately helped her settle, always a smile and a chat whilst going about their work (nothing too much for them). The nurses are professional and reassuring.
Reply from Yvonne Burutsa, Operational Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeThank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted your partner has settled in well and that our carers and nurses have made her feel supported and reassured. It is appreciated, thank you.
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Review from M T (Friend of Resident) published on 22 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My friend has recently gone into care. On regular visits she seems to have settled nicely and is well taken care of. The staff very pleasant and helpful.
Reply from Yvonne Burutsa, Operational Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeWe're really pleased to hear that your friend has settled in well and is being well cared for. It's also lovely to know that you've found our team pleasant and helpful. Thank you.
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Review from Louise M (Wife of Resident) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First contact was friendly and efficient. My appointment with the manager went well, and my husband was admitted two days later. We were all made to feel most welcome at a difficult time. The entire staff are friendly. It was 30 degrees outside, but inside was cool, calm and quiet. His room is clean
and bright, overlooking the well-kept garden. Whenever I visit, he is spotlessly clean and comfortable. He reports having slept well, and I am confident of his safety. The meals are excellent and served with courtesy. Medication is administered punctually, never rushed. Always treated with dignity, kindness and patience.
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Review from D L (Son of Resident) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rakewood is a safe and secure place for mum. It offers 24-hour round-the-clock care, and I am happy to say it's provided. Clean every time I visit, and nothing is too much for mum. The staff are always helpful. If mum is poorly, we are always informed immediately and always kept in the loop. The management
team understand mum's needs, and this is critical for her support. Highly recommended.
Reply from Theresa Okondunjokanma, Rakewood Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeWe're delighted to hear that you feel reassured knowing your mum is safe, supported, and well cared for at Rakewood. Our team works hard to keep the home clean, welcoming, and responsive. We'll make sure to share your feedback with our teams. Thank you
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Review from J H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care of mum has been excellent, she was made comfortable and seems content. They take great care in looking after her when taking her for a shower. Mum is moved regularly so bed sores do not appear. Staff interact with the residents, cannot fault any of the staff. It gives us great comfort that mum
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Review from Barbara D (Wife of Resident) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are pleased with the care given to my husband at this time. I bring his meals in myself. When he was having meals here, the food was often cold, but the carer was more than happy to heat it up. Staff are very obliging whenever asked to help, i.e change pads.
Reply from Theresa Okondunjokanma, General Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeWe're really pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your husband is receiving and that our staff are obliging and supportive whenever needed. Your comments about food temperature are very valuable, and we will make sure they are shared with the team so we can continue to improve. It's reassuring to know that our carers were quick to respond and happy to assist in reheating meals when required.Your kind words about our team's willingness to help mean a great deal, and we remain committed to providing the best possible care and support. Thank you.
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Review from Lindsey E (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After experiencing extremely poor care at another home in Rochdale, I made the decision to move my beautiful mum to the Rakewood unit at Carders Court - and it was the best decision I could have made for her. From the very beginning, the staff were simply amazing. They consistently went above and beyond
to ensure Mum was cared for with dignity, compassion, and respect. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
The nursing staff were outstanding - always attentive, responsive, and ready to adapt to meet Mum's changing needs. I visited her daily and was always made to feel welcome. I even decorated her room to make it feel more like home, and it gave me peace of mind knowing that when I left, she was in such capable and loving hands.
Mum spent her final seven months at Carders Court before passing away in February. While it was an incredibly difficult time, I am forever grateful that she was surrounded by such dedicated and kind-hearted carers. She was truly treated like family.
Reply from Maria Pereira, Regional Operations Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeThank you so much for your heartfelt review and for taking the time to share your experience with us.We are deeply sorry for your loss and send our sincere condolences to you and your family. It means a great deal to know that, during such a difficult time, you felt supported and reassured by the care your mum received at Rakewood.Your kind words about our team are truly appreciated. We are proud to have staff who are dedicated to delivering care with dignity, compassion, and respect. Knowing that your mum felt safe and loved, and that you were able to find peace of mind during her final months, is incredibly meaningful to all of us.Thank you again for entrusting us with your mum's care. It was a privilege to look after her, and your lovely words will be shared with the team, who will be touched to know the difference they made.With warm regards, Maria Pereira
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Review from Brian L (Husband of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was at Rakewood House for several weeks and she and I found it to be best she has been in. It is well run and the attention given is quite simply the best. I have no hesitation in recommending this nursing home to anyone who seeks a comfortable home with superb attentive care. Beware there are
lots of places that are awful so choose with care.
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Review from Elaine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During the short time my mum was in Rakewood, she was treated with such care and respect, all the staff I felt went over and beyond, nothing was too much trouble, we were welcomed by everyone it is spotlessly clean and a pleasure to visit, any questions we had were dealt with everything explained. Can
not thank you enough.
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Review from G C (Son of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff carers are very friendly, welcoming and professional. I always feel good when I enter to see mum and dad. My sister who lives in Australia, phones almost every day and always feels good after she has spoken to staff, mum and dad.
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Review from J M (Husband of Resident) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The rooms were very nice but the staff were superb. They looked after my wife's every need and made my wife's last day very well and made her very comfortable.
Reply from Tessy Okondunjokanma, Home Managere at Rakewood House Care HomeThank you so much for your review. We will share it with our staff, as it reflects the core of our expertise. The comfort of our residents is always our top priority. Thank you.
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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service, who made my mum comfy and painfree during her remaining weeks on days.
Staff were friendly and extremely caring who would go the extra mile to ensure my mum was well looked after.
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Review from K W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my mum arrived in February 2025. She was very agitated but she has seemed to have settled down very well and has made friends with other clients, also has a good relationship with many staff as well. Overall I am very pleased with the care given to my mum.
Reply from Tessy Okondunjokanma, Home Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeThank you for your lovely review.We're so pleased to hear that your mum has settled in well at Rakewood and made friends. Providing excellent care and fostering genuine friendships is at the heart of what we do, and it's wonderful to know that this has been your experience. Thank you.
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Review from Fiona H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The carers are doing a fab job in looking after my mum. The manager has been very helpful and does a fab job. Very clean care home.
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Review from A L (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care my mother has received so far has been excellent, The staff have been great, very attentive. The food is good but mum says sometimes that they put too much on her plate. Being sat in the lounge every day has been great.
Reply from Tessy Okondunjokanma, Home Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeThank you for your review. Ensuring the comfort and well-being of our residents is always at the heart of everything we do. Our team works tirelessly to provide the highest standard of care, creating a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for all.
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Review from S H (Friend of Resident) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always have met friendly staff will do anything for you.
The place is spotless.
Residents bedding is always very clean.
Well done staff.
Reply from Tessy Okondunjokanma, Home Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeThank you for your reviewwe truly appreciate it. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will be sure to share it with all our staff.
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Welcoming atmosphere. The lovely staff and management were clear about what care my Dad would be receiving. My Dad will not be here for too long, but I am sure he will be cared for.
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Review from Scott C (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been in here for a few months now and I cannot fault the care she has been given and the staff who work here.
She was fed extremely well, her hygiene was looked after and her dignity was kept at all times.
Really happy she is so comfortable here.
Reply from Tessy Okondunjokanma, Home Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeThank you for your kind review. We are so grateful for your feedback and pleased to hear that your mother is comfortable in our care.
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Review from Leanne C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the service provided here. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. The venue is very clean. The care provided is good. The food is fabulous - great portions and variety! Thank you to everyone who works so hard.
Reply from Tessy Okondunjokanma, Home Manager at Rakewood House Care HomeThank you for your kind review. Our residents are always at the heart of everything we do, and their well-being is our greatest priority. Thank you.
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Review from Lee C (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home has been great since Mum had to go in late October. Support from both care staff and nurses has been great and we have never been concerned she isn't in good hands. The hygiene is done effectively and with dignity. The food is great and varied. Without having her home we know she's in the best
place with the kind of care we would want her to have.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.704)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.704) out of 10 for Rakewood House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.704 for Rakewood House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (278 Excellents x 5) + (79 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.704
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rakewood House Care Home is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Mar 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rakewood House Care Home

What types of Care is Rakewood House Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Rakewood House Care Home have?

There are 30 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Rakewood House Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Rakewood House Care Home to the centre of Rochdale?

1.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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