St George's Care Centre
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 beds77
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-03-14
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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
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement70
- Food quality70
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership88
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-03-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and hydration. The published summary does not describe specific findings about dementia training content, how care plans are written or reviewed, or how the home manages GP access and health monitoring. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that these elements met required standards.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This means inspectors assessed staff interactions, dignity, privacy, and respect for independence and were satisfied with what they found. The published report does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, nor specific observations of how staff interacted with individuals during the inspection. A Good Caring rating at a home that previously required improvement is meaningful, as it suggests the people living here are being treated with genuine respect.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain covers how well the home meets individual needs, including activities, engagement, end-of-life planning, and complaints handling. The published report does not describe specific activities offered, how the programme is adapted for individuals with advanced dementia, or how end-of-life planning is approached. The home's specialism in dementia care suggests some tailoring is in place, but the published findings do not confirm the detail.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Outstanding at the September 2025 inspection. This is the highest rating available and means inspectors found the leadership of this home to be exceptional, not merely adequate. The home is led by registered manager Mrs Cheryl Newsome and the nominated individual is Mr Ian Forshaw, with the provider being Marantomark Limited. The Outstanding rating, combined with the home's improvement from a previous Requires Improvement, suggests a leadership team that has identified problems, acted on them, and built systems that inspectors consider exemplary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here supports residents across different age groups with varying needs, from physical disabilities to mental health conditions. They have experience caring for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents. The home provides specialist dementia care as part of their nursing support. Their team works with residents living with different stages and types of dementia. 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
St George's Nursing Home scores 81 out of 100, reflecting a home that has meaningfully improved from its previous Requires Improvement rating and now holds a Good rating across most domains, with an Outstanding rating for leadership. The score is held back by the limited specific detail in the published report, meaning several important areas cannot be independently verified.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St George's Nursing Home in Oldham was assessed in September 2025 and the report was published in November 2025. The home achieved a Good overall rating across Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains, and an Outstanding rating for Well-Led. This represents a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a positive sign that the leadership team has identified and addressed problems rather than allowed them to persist. The main limitation for families reading this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life inside the home. Ratings tell you inspectors were satisfied; they do not tell you what your mum's afternoon looks like or how staff speak to your dad at night. Before deciding, visit at a time that is not pre-arranged, ask to see the staffing rota for the past fortnight, and ask specifically what one-to-one engagement is available for residents with advanced dementia. The Outstanding Well-Led rating is encouraging and worth exploring directly with the registered manager.
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In Their Own Words
How St George's Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for complex needs in Oldham
Dedicated nursing home Support in Oldham
St George's Nursing Home in Oldham provides specialist support for people with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The home cares for both younger adults and those over 65, offering nursing care for residents with complex needs.
Who they care for
The team here supports residents across different age groups with varying needs, from physical disabilities to mental health conditions. They have experience caring for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents.
The home provides specialist dementia care as part of their nursing support. Their team works with residents living with different stages and types of dementia.
“If you're looking for specialist nursing care in Oldham, visiting St George's could help you understand if it's the right fit for your family.”
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
St George's Nursing Home scores 81 out of 100, reflecting a home that has meaningfully improved from its previous Requires Improvement rating and now holds a Good rating across most domains, with an Outstanding rating for leadership. The score is held back by the limited specific detail in the published report, meaning several important areas cannot be independently verified.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St George's Nursing Home in Oldham was assessed in September 2025 and the report was published in November 2025. The home achieved a Good overall rating across Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains, and an Outstanding rating for Well-Led. This represents a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a positive sign that the leadership team has identified and addressed problems rather than allowed them to persist. The main limitation for families reading this report is that the published summary contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life inside the home. Ratings tell you inspectors were satisfied; they do not tell you what your mum's afternoon looks like or how staff speak to your dad at night. Before deciding, visit at a time that is not pre-arranged, ask to see the staffing rota for the past fortnight, and ask specifically what one-to-one engagement is available for residents with advanced dementia. The Outstanding Well-Led rating is encouraging and worth exploring directly with the registered manager.
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In Their Own Words
How St George's Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for complex needs in Oldham
Dedicated nursing home Support in Oldham
St George's Nursing Home in Oldham provides specialist support for people with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The home cares for both younger adults and those over 65, offering nursing care for residents with complex needs.
Who they care for
The team here supports residents across different age groups with varying needs, from physical disabilities to mental health conditions. They have experience caring for younger adults under 65 as well as older residents.
The home provides specialist dementia care as part of their nursing support. Their team works with residents living with different stages and types of dementia.
“If you're looking for specialist nursing care in Oldham, visiting St George's could help you understand if it's the right fit for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
