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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...
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 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
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
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 Rakewood House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rakewood House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bloomcare
- Private Owned
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)
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 (35)
Rakewood House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rakewood House Care Home has 35 reviews.
The staff was very much liked and highly thought of by my late father in law. I personally witnessed caring and good practice while visiting him. Care provided was tailored around dads likes and needs, and friendly approach made him feel cared for in more than just meeting his needs bases. Staffs dedication to deliver high quality care was evident in all aspects, including personal care he received, meals, hygiene in environment and his mental and emotional interactions with staff. Rakewood is well managed and run, and as a family, we will recommend Rakewood for those in end of life.
Thank you for your kind and heartfelt review. We are delighted to hear that our team provided compassionate, person-centred care and made such a positive difference during his time with us. Your recognition of our staff's dedication and your recommendation of Rakewood means a great deal to everyone.
Thank you.
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.
Thank 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.
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.
We'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.
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.
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.
We'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
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 is looked after.
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.
We'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...
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.
Thank 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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank 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.
Staff were friendly and extremely caring who would go the extra mile to ensure my mum was well looked after.
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.
Thank 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.
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.
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.
Thank 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.
The place is spotless.
Residents bedding is always very clean.
Well done staff.
Thank 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.
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.
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.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so grateful for your feedback and pleased to hear that your mother is comfortable in our care.
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.
Thank 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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 March 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 qualified as a General Nurse in Romania in 2002 and have gained extensive experience across a range of healthcare settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, and domiciliary care services.
Throughout my career, I have developed strong clinical expertise alongside a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. In 2022, I progressed into a management role, where I continue to develop my leadership skills while supporting both residents and colleagues to achieve the very highest standards of care.
I am passionate about creating a warm, safe, and supportive environment where residents feel valued, respected, and truly at home. Building positive relationships with residents, families, and staff is at the heart of everything I do, and I believe that compassionate care and open communication are key to delivering excellent outcomes.
I am approachable and always happy to help. My door is always open, and I warmly welcome residents, families, and visitors to come and meet me at any time.
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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