The Lakes Care Centre
The Lakes Care Centre is a residential care home in Dukinfield, Tameside (SK16 4TX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About The Lakes Care Centre
The Lakes Care Centre is a residential care home in Dukinfield, Tameside, supporting older people and younger adults who need care and company close at hand. We try to run as a household rather than an institution, with the day shaped by the people living it. Our team helps with personal care, medication, mobility and meals, and just as much with the things that give a day its value: conversation, company for those who want it, quiet for those who do not, and fresh air whenever the weather allows. Residents keep their own routines where they can, personalise their rooms and decide how much of the day they spend with others. Relatives are welcome whenever they can come. Respite stays are available for people needing care for a short period, which some families use for a break and others as a way of finding out whether a longer stay would suit. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires Improvement. We would rather set that out ourselves than have you learn it elsewhere. We understood what was asked of us, we have been working steadily through it, and we are happy to go through the detail with anyone who asks. Please come and see us at an ordinary hour and judge the place on what you find.
Care provided at The Lakes Care Centre
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 January 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about The Lakes Care Centre
Where is The Lakes Care Centre located?
The Lakes Care Centre is a residential care home in Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 4TX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Lakes Care Centre provide?
The Lakes Care Centre is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Lakes Care Centre's CQC rating?
The Lakes Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 21 January 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Lakes Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Lakes Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Lakes Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Lakes Care Centre is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Lakes Care Centre is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Lakes Care Centre offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. The Lakes Care Centre supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
The Lakes Care Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from The Lakes Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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