High Peak Lodge Residential & Nursing Home in Leigh | Qualia Care
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds39
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-07-27
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe seeing their relatives become visibly happier and more settled after moving in. The difference shows in small but meaningful ways — better moods, improved physical recovery, and a sense of being genuinely cared for. Staff take time to understand what each resident needs, whether during a short respite stay or longer-term care.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-07-27
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the June 2023 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and whether staff have the knowledge to meet complex needs including dementia. The published summary does not describe what dementia training staff have completed, how often care plans are reviewed, or how the home works with GPs and other health professionals. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means the home has indicated it is set up to support people living with this condition.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the June 2023 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are supported to maintain independence. The published summary does not include direct inspector observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or specific examples of how dignity was protected in practice. No concerns about the quality of caring relationships were raised.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the June 2023 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors care to individual needs, the range and quality of activities, how complaints are handled, and end-of-life care planning. The published summary does not describe specific activities, individual engagement approaches, or how end-of-life preferences are recorded and honoured. No concerns about responsiveness were identified.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the June 2023 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Nqobile Moyo, is in post, and a nominated individual, Mrs Lynn Patricia Fearn, is recorded. The home is run by Qualia Care Limited. The published summary does not include details of management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to feedback from residents and families. No leadership concerns were identified.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 with a range of needs including physical disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. This broad expertise means they're equipped for complex care situations. Dementia care forms part of their specialist provision. The staff's attentive approach and focus on individual needs helps residents with dementia feel more settled and content. 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
High Peak Lodge scored 72 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains with consistent positive findings, but the published report contains limited specific detail, direct observations, or resident testimony to push scores higher with confidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe seeing their relatives become visibly happier and more settled after moving in. The difference shows in small but meaningful ways — better moods, improved physical recovery, and a sense of being genuinely cared for. Staff take time to understand what each resident needs, whether during a short respite stay or longer-term care.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff respond to individual needs with real warmth, especially during the most difficult times. Families facing hospital discharges or end-of-life situations find staff provide not just practical care but emotional support too. The consistency of care over extended stays gives families confidence their relatives are in good hands.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the smallest gestures during the hardest times mean everything. That's what families remember here.
Worth a visit
High Peak Lodge Residential and Nursing Home in Leigh was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2023, published in July 2023. The home cares for up to 39 people including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A named registered manager was in post, and the home is run by Qualia Care Limited. All five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, were found to meet the required standard. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. Good ratings across all domains are a genuinely positive starting point, but they tell you the home passed rather than showing you how it lives day to day. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask to speak to staff on the floor, not just the manager. Pay particular attention to night staffing ratios, how agency cover is managed, and whether activity provision includes one-to-one time for people who cannot join group sessions.
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In Their Own Words
How High Peak Lodge Residential & Nursing Home in Leigh | Qualia Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where difficult transitions become moments of genuine comfort
High Peak Lodge Residential & Nursing Home – Expert Care in Leigh
When families face some of life's hardest moments, the right support makes all the difference. High Peak Lodge in Leigh provides residential and nursing care with a focus on individual needs and family wellbeing. The home specialises in complex care situations, from dementia to mental health conditions, always putting dignity first.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 with a range of needs including physical disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. This broad expertise means they're equipped for complex care situations.
Dementia care forms part of their specialist provision. The staff's attentive approach and focus on individual needs helps residents with dementia feel more settled and content.
“Sometimes the smallest gestures during the hardest times mean everything. That's what families remember here.”
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
High Peak Lodge scored 72 out of 100, reflecting a solid Good rating across all five inspection domains with consistent positive findings, but the published report contains limited specific detail, direct observations, or resident testimony to push scores higher with confidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe seeing their relatives become visibly happier and more settled after moving in. The difference shows in small but meaningful ways — better moods, improved physical recovery, and a sense of being genuinely cared for. Staff take time to understand what each resident needs, whether during a short respite stay or longer-term care.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff respond to individual needs with real warmth, especially during the most difficult times. Families facing hospital discharges or end-of-life situations find staff provide not just practical care but emotional support too. The consistency of care over extended stays gives families confidence their relatives are in good hands.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the smallest gestures during the hardest times mean everything. That's what families remember here.
Worth a visit
High Peak Lodge Residential and Nursing Home in Leigh was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2023, published in July 2023. The home cares for up to 39 people including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A named registered manager was in post, and the home is run by Qualia Care Limited. All five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, were found to meet the required standard. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. Good ratings across all domains are a genuinely positive starting point, but they tell you the home passed rather than showing you how it lives day to day. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask to speak to staff on the floor, not just the manager. Pay particular attention to night staffing ratios, how agency cover is managed, and whether activity provision includes one-to-one time for people who cannot join group sessions.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how High Peak Lodge Residential & Nursing Home in Leigh | Qualia Care measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How High Peak Lodge Residential & Nursing Home in Leigh | Qualia Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where difficult transitions become moments of genuine comfort
High Peak Lodge Residential & Nursing Home – Expert Care in Leigh
When families face some of life's hardest moments, the right support makes all the difference. High Peak Lodge in Leigh provides residential and nursing care with a focus on individual needs and family wellbeing. The home specialises in complex care situations, from dementia to mental health conditions, always putting dignity first.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65 with a range of needs including physical disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. This broad expertise means they're equipped for complex care situations.
Dementia care forms part of their specialist provision. The staff's attentive approach and focus on individual needs helps residents with dementia feel more settled and content.
Management & ethos
Staff respond to individual needs with real warmth, especially during the most difficult times. Families facing hospital discharges or end-of-life situations find staff provide not just practical care but emotional support too. The consistency of care over extended stays gives families confidence their relatives are in good hands.
The home & environment
The food gets particular mentions for helping with recovery and daily comfort. While the home focuses more on care quality than facilities, families appreciate how the basics are done well to support resident wellbeing.
“Sometimes the smallest gestures during the hardest times mean everything. That's what families remember here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
