Shawcross

Overview

Shawcross Care Home is located on the outskirts of Ashton-in-Makerfield, a pretty market town in Greater Manchester. Offering residents a homely and friendly atmosphere, the Shawcross care team provides residential care, nursing care for people who have complex medical needs and specialist dementia care that is accredited as part of the Four Seasons Dementia Care Framework. The home even scooped a Top 20 Homes award from carehome.co.uk, which is reflected in its fun and vibrant atmosphere and varied activities programme. Shawcross is close to public transport links and local shops and other amenities are a short walk away.

BrandFour Seasons

Purpose BuildYes

Opening Date1996

Beds50

Ensuite Facilities100%

All InclusiveNo

Types of Elderly Care*

Residential Care

Individuals with low care needs but may need assistance with personal care and day-to-day tasks including dressing, food preparation and washing.

Dementia Care

Individuals that have been diagnosed with dementia and are no longer able to live independently at home due to requiring specialist 24-hour care services.

Nursing Care

Individuals that require 24-hour assistance due to medical conditions and/or personal living needs. This may include people that require intensive rehabilitative care following a stroke, or simply need support using a peg feeding tube.

Respite Care

Individuals that require a temporary living arrangement at a care home. Respite is also referred to as a short care home stay and may range from a few days to a couple weeks.

Care Home Facilities

Wi-Fi

Recent years has seen the rise of the silver surfer! 65% of care seekers want high-speed Wi Fi in their care home.

Garden Area

A care home’s garden is considered to the most important facility with over 84% of care seekers voting it as a must have!

Hair & Beauty Salon

38% of care seekers told us that having a hair & beauty salon was a key consideration to their selection process.

Wi-Fi

Recent years has seen the rise of the silver surfer! 65% of care seekers want high-speed Wi Fi in their care home.

Garden Area

A care home’s garden is considered to the most important facility with over 84% of care seekers voting it as a must have!

Care Home Activities