
Live-in care vs care home: Kenn and Nicole’s story
When dementia specialists advised against a care home, Kenn and Nicole found live-in care as another way to support their parents and keep them in the family home.
Read Kenn and Nicole's storyOperated by Oldham Care and Support Ltd · 4 beds
New Willow House is a small care home situated in Oldham, with four beds. The care home cares for adults of all ages with physical disabilities. The care home also cares for residents with learning disabilities and sensory impairment.
167 Hunt Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9JJ, Oldham, OL9 9JJ
New Willow House is a small care home situated in Oldham, with four beds. The care home cares for adults of all ages with physical disabilities. The care home also cares for residents with learning disabilities and sensory impairment.
The home has been operating since November 2016. The CQC last updated their ratings of the residency in February 2022, giving it an overall rating of good.
The care home is managed by Oldham Care and Support Ltd. Oldham Care and Support Ltd runs a group of care homes, with two others registered with the CQC in England.
To find out more about New Willow House, please give the office a call at 01617705092. Additional information is available online at www.miocare.co.uk.
Registration date: 18 November 2016
Last CQC inspection: 9 February 2022
Ratings are provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and reflect the most recent report for this care home, which was published on 9 February 2022.
See CQC's page explaining ratings for more details about ratings and inspection practices of care homes in England.
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