What is available?
There are many different types of residential homes in Stockport
where a number of people live together, looked after by care staff,
24 hours a day. They are independently run by a variety of
private and not-for-profit organisations.
All registered residential care homes are regulated by the
Care Quality Commission so if you are looking for a home
yourself visit their website at www.cqc.org.uk where you will find general
information, star ratings and copies of inspection reports.
Residential homes
Who can go into a residential home?
Residential homes are for people over the age of 18 who live in
Stockport and who are no longer able to remain living independently
at home due to physical or learning disabilities, sight or hearing
loss, frailty or illness. In certain circumstances, short term
places are also available for people recovering from a hospital
stay or illness, or to give the person who cares for them a break
from their caring responsibilities.
If you need financial support from Stockport Council to enable
you to move into a residential home, we will carry out an
assessment to work out just how much, and what type of, care you
need.
What is an assessment?
If, following the assessment, we agree that a residential home
is the best place for you to live, we can then recommend which ones
would best meet your needs and also tell you whether they have any
vacancies. If you are looking for a residential home in Stockport,
we can help you to find one in an area near to your own home or
close to family and friends. We will encourage you, or your
relatives or carer, to visit the home to see if you would be happy
there and to ask any questions you may want answering.
Can I choose my own home?
Yes if you don't need financial support from Stockport
Council, or you just want see what is available, you can use
the search facility in the box above. Just use the dropdown boxes
to select the type of care needed and the area that you are
interested in then click 'Next'. To get details of all care
homes in the area just click 'Next' without selecting anything in
the dropdown boxes.
Remember
All registered residential care homes are regulated by the
Care Quality Commission so if you visit their website you will find
copies of recent inspection reports and star ratings. Please
note that 3 Stars = Excellent, 2 Stars = Good, 1 Star =
Adequate, 0 Stars = Poor.
What are the different types of care
home?
How much does it cost?
The costs of residential homes vary, often depending on the type
of facilities provided and the amount and type of care you
need.
Can I get help with the cost?
It is possible. If you want us to arrange a place in a
residential home for you, and need financial support from us to
help pay for it, then we will help you fill out a financial
assessment form to see if you qualify for financial help. To get a
rough idea of costs you can carry out a quick, confidential
financial self assessment, online.
How much will I pay for residential
care?
Useful contacts
Please note that links to websites will open in a new
window.
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Address: Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PA
Phone: 03000 616161
Fax: 03000 616172
Web: www.cqc.org.uk
Email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
How to get in touch
The Adult Social Care Team is the first point of contact for all
referrals and general enquiries. You can contact them from 8am to
6pm, Monday to Friday on 0161 217 6029.
When you contact us we'll discuss your situation over the phone.
Depending on your personal situation, we may follow this up with a
visit to your home to talk about your needs, discuss what help is
available and what type of home would best meet your needs.