Heywood Court Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds45
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-07-07
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-07-07
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have considered whether dementia-specific training and care planning were in place. No specific detail on training content, GP access arrangements, care plan quality, or food provision is reproduced in the published summary. The Good rating indicates that inspectors were broadly satisfied across these areas.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. This domain assesses whether staff treat residents with warmth, dignity, and respect, and whether residents feel heard and supported. The published summary does not reproduce any direct inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or specific examples of dignified care. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the overall standard of care at the time of the visit. No quotes from residents or relatives are available in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individual needs, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and whether end-of-life care is planned and compassionate. The published summary does not describe specific activities, individual engagement practices, or end-of-life arrangements. The home lists dementia as a specialism, so responsive care for people living with dementia would have been part of the assessment. No detail on one-to-one activities or what happens for residents who cannot join group sessions is available.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the June 2022 inspection, and the home had improved from a previous overall Requires Improvement rating. A named registered manager (Mr Michael McPherson) and nominated individual (Mrs Kirsty Crozier) were both confirmed as in post. The improvement across all five domains from the previous inspection is the strongest available evidence of effective leadership and governance. The published summary does not include detail on staff culture, governance systems, or how the management team communicates with families. A subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring reassessment of the rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 years old. They also provide specialist dementia care services. For those living with dementia, the home's multiple lounges and accessible outdoor spaces can provide different environments throughout the day. The layout allows residents to move between areas as they wish. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Heywood Court Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its last inspection, having improved from Requires Improvement. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so many scores reflect the positive overall rating rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Heywood Court Care Home, on Green Lane in Heywood, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2022. Importantly, this represented an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you that the provider identified problems and addressed them. The home is registered for 45 beds and lists dementia, care for adults over 65, and care for adults under 65 as its specialisms. A named registered manager and nominated individual were both confirmed as in post at the time of inspection. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. Inspectors recorded domain ratings but few direct observations, quotes, or examples are reproduced in the available text. This means you cannot yet rely on the report alone to judge whether the home is the right fit for your parent. A visit is essential. On that visit, pay particular attention to night staffing ratios, agency staff usage, and how the team engages with residents living with dementia on a one-to-one basis, especially outside organised group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How Heywood Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Spacious care home with gardens in Heywood for those needing support
Heywood Court Care Home – Expert Care in Heywood
Heywood Court Care Home in Heywood provides residential care for adults over and under 65, including those living with dementia. The home features multiple lounges and accessible garden areas where residents can spend time. Located in the North West, this care facility offers different spaces for residents to choose from throughout their day.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 years old. They also provide specialist dementia care services.
For those living with dementia, the home's multiple lounges and accessible outdoor spaces can provide different environments throughout the day. The layout allows residents to move between areas as they wish.
“If you're considering Heywood Court, visiting in person will help you get a feel for whether it's right for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Heywood Court Care Home achieved a Good rating across all five domains at its last inspection, having improved from Requires Improvement. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so many scores reflect the positive overall rating rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Heywood Court Care Home, on Green Lane in Heywood, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2022. Importantly, this represented an improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you that the provider identified problems and addressed them. The home is registered for 45 beds and lists dementia, care for adults over 65, and care for adults under 65 as its specialisms. A named registered manager and nominated individual were both confirmed as in post at the time of inspection. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published summary contains very little specific detail. Inspectors recorded domain ratings but few direct observations, quotes, or examples are reproduced in the available text. This means you cannot yet rely on the report alone to judge whether the home is the right fit for your parent. A visit is essential. On that visit, pay particular attention to night staffing ratios, agency staff usage, and how the team engages with residents living with dementia on a one-to-one basis, especially outside organised group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Heywood Court Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Heywood Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Spacious care home with gardens in Heywood for those needing support
Heywood Court Care Home – Expert Care in Heywood
Heywood Court Care Home in Heywood provides residential care for adults over and under 65, including those living with dementia. The home features multiple lounges and accessible garden areas where residents can spend time. Located in the North West, this care facility offers different spaces for residents to choose from throughout their day.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 years old. They also provide specialist dementia care services.
For those living with dementia, the home's multiple lounges and accessible outdoor spaces can provide different environments throughout the day. The layout allows residents to move between areas as they wish.
Management & ethos
Some families report that staff respond quickly when medical issues arise and keep them informed about health decisions. Others have experienced delays in getting medical attention for their relatives.
“If you're considering Heywood Court, visiting in person will help you get a feel for whether it's right for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
