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Millfield care home, Waterhead

618-622 Huddersfield Road, Waterhead, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3NN

0161 620 3477

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Welcome to Millfield

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A warm welcome

Find out about making an enquiry and how we ensure a warm and friendly welcome to all new residents.

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Anchor's Millfield care home in Oldham is a trusted provider of residential care for elderly people, and we offer support for older people who have residential and dementia care needs.

Our care home’s well trained and helpful staff provide 24-hour care and support you to maintain your chosen lifestyle.

At Millfield, activities play an important role and we aim to enhance our residents’ quality of life by providing a varied range of social activities.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our catering, with our Chef Manager preparing meals daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Situated between Oldham and Saddleworth, Millfield is set in its own beautiful grounds. Our home is close to local services and amenities, including shops and a bus terminus.

In times of uncertainty, Anchor is a care provider you can depend on. We are proudly not-for-profit with 60 years of experience.

We’re here to help and look forward to giving you a warm welcome.

Care quality commission
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26 Sep 2023
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The service at Millfield is performing very well

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Veteran Friendly Framework accredited

We are proud to have been awarded Veteran Friendly Framework [VFF] accreditation in recognition of our work to support the wellbeing needs of veterans by ensuring that Armed Forces status is included in care planning.

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My mum has been a resident here for 4 months. The care is exemplary - the staff are friendly and caring. There are daily activities for the residents ranging from music to current affairs to gentle exercise. Information is shared in Millfield's monthly magazine and via Facebook. Special events such as Easter, St George's day and (upcoming) VE day a… re celebrated as are birthdays. I'd certainly recommend Millfield to anyone looking for a care home.

Christine F

07 May 2025

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My aunt has been a resident at Millfield for 2.5 years, she is very well cared for. The home has such a nice atmosphere which you feel as soon as you walk in. Visitors are welcomed, the staff are kind and cheerful. The facilities are excellent, the food looks wonderful. There is even an upstairs hair salon, with a visiting hairdresser attending e… very week. My aunt has recently had a birthday and for the 2nd year running, the home arranged for a professional Elvis impersonator for my aunt and the other residents to enjoy. There is always a lovely cake for birthdays. When Millfield had first learned of my aunt's love for Elvis, they arranged a wonderful canvas picture of a young Elvis for my aunt to have on the wall of her room. It was a very kind and thoughtful gesture, entirely at their own initiative and expense. Millfield is really lovely home, we feel so fortunate that my aunt has a place there. The residents' best interests are at the heart of everything they do.

Rachel P

02 Apr 2025

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Mum was a resident at Millfield for 2 1/2 years. I really couldn't have placed her in better care. The staff were so caring and compassionate and acted in mums best interest every time. Mum came to regard the staff as her friends and part of her family. Thank you so much to everyone at Millfield for making her last years so enjoyable.

Beverley H

26 Mar 2025

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The team at Millfield went above and beyond in making Mum's birthday special for her and the visiting family. Nothing was too much trouble, we could all join Mum for cake and coffee and she had a wonderful day. Over the last 12 months, we have been so happy with the care that Mum gets every day, and all the staff have become friends and it is a j… oy to visit such a great care home.

Carolyn B

19 Feb 2025

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Having carried out my own research of prospectus homes with input from trusted friends, the one which received real reviews was Millfield. So I elected to make an unannounced visit to Millfield where I received a warm welcome and a comprehensive tour of the facility. The tour included a visit to each department and an introduction to staff along t… he way. Thankfully my brother was accepted, so to in very happy. I now have peace of mind knowing he is in good hands. Activities I don't know yet.

W J

13 Feb 2025

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I find the staff are very hard working. The feeling is that the staff all seem to get on well with the residents and each other. I find if you ask for help then it is soon taken care of. I do tell people that I could live there, that is how high I rate the place.

I M

05 Feb 2025

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Last year my aunt chose Millfield as her preferred place to live when she could no longer live independently at home. This was not an easy decision as she had been a very independent person. Since moving there, she has experienced a loving environment, the reassurance of safety, companionship and stimulating activities. On my visits, I am always wa… rmly welcomed by the staff team. The manager promotes an ethos of family first and personally goes above and beyond to ensure family relationships are maintained. It is great to visit Aunt and spend time in her homely room, where she has an invaluable landline phone, to maintain contact with her family. She has had an amazing full life, it is wonderful to see her enjoying her later years surrounded by love. Thank you to the entire team.

Veronica W

30 Jan 2025

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Features of Millfield

Communal facilities

Shared facilities complementing each private residence:

  • Engaging activities programme
  • Communal lounge

Care and support

In addition to residential care, we also offer:

  • Respite care
  • Dementia care
  • Personalised care plans

Food and dining

We promote wellbeing through a positive dining experience:

  • Communal dining area

Life at Millfield

At Millfield care home, we provide quality 24-hour residential care.

We support and develop our staff on an ongoing basis to enable them to provide the highest quality care for our residents.

At our home we have:
- A library
- A holistic therapy room
- A ‘pets are welcome’ policy by arrangement with the Manager
- A shop for small items
- A hairdressing salon
- A lift to upper floors
- A personal laundry facility and laundry service
- The facility for a private telephone line in each room
- Regular religious services and meetings should you wish to take part
- Newspapers which can be ordered and delivered daily to your room
- Wheelchair access and car parking

Nearby facilities:
- Oldham town centre is 3 miles away and can be reached using excellent bus services
- The nearest hospital is The Royal Oldham Hospital
- Metro link station
- A theatre, swimming pool, golf course and supermarket are nearby

Millfield - Facilities

Millfield is a unique, purpose-built residence, which was designed to provide social care. Set in a quiet location and in its own grounds, Millfield has 37 single, en-suite rooms. Many of the rooms have lovely views of the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Our home is fully furnished and decorated to a high standard with a call system which ensures that help is at hand 24 hours a day.

We also have:
- Some rooms with views of the gardens
- A television point and connections for satellite and digital TV
- Tea-making facilities available to make drinks for you and your visitors

Other accommodation facilities include:
- Cosy lounges with TVs and quiet areas for reading and relaxing
- Bathrooms specially equipped so you can relax in comfort
- Safe, enclosed gardens

We encourage you to bring small personal items to enhance your room.

Millfield - Accommodation

We know how important mealtimes are to our residents, so we always try to make this a sociable and enjoyable experience, whilst recognising individual choice.

Millfield's Food Promise ensures all our menus offer freshly cooked, appetising and nutritionally balanced meals including:

- Cooked breakfast everyday
- Wholesome homemade soup everyday
- Freshly baked biscuits and cakes everyday
- Traditional Sunday Roast
- Fish and Chip Friday
- A variety of snacks available all day

Our Chefs understand the nutritional needs of older people and ensure that our meals are prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

We serve tasty, wholesome dishes and involve residents in selecting our menus at a local level. We offer daily choice of meals and cater for special dietary needs and preferences, helping keep our residents healthy and well nourished.

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Our care home organises and arranges a variety of opportunities for our residents to enjoy daily activities in our home and in the local community.

We work in partnership with the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA) and encourage activities that enhance our residents’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing.

Residents preferred activities, interests and ability are discussed when they move in and an agreed plan ensures that these requests are fulfilled (wherever possible). Our residents’ suggestions for activities also help shape the planning process.

We organise supervised day trips to leisure facilities and places of interest as well as social events in the home, including themed restaurant evenings, arts and crafts, quizzes and regular entertainers.

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Health

At Millfield, our caring and attentive staff work with our residents and their loved ones to create a detailed care plan which ensures our residents individual health and care needs are met.

We know how important it is to care for our residents with the dignity and respect they deserve and this is at the heart of what we do at Millfield.

Our health and social care partners include:
- A GP who is available on request
- A hairdresser visits every week
- A chiropodist visits on request
- A dentist and optician who visit the home
- The district nurse and physiotherapist, who visit by arrangement
- Holistic therapist visits can be arranged

Pricing information

We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. For further information please contact us.

How much does it cost?

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Our current private weekly fee at Millfield is from £1,100. This can vary due to resident dependency, size of room and location. Our Home Manager and other colleagues will be happy to discuss fees and any other questions you may have about paying for care.

What is included in care home fees?

For many people, moving to a care home is a big decision and it can be difficult to know where to start. Care home fees are based on a range of factors, including specific care needs, which can change over time.

Living in an Anchor care home you can be confident that a single fee covers the cost of your personally tailored 24 hour care and support, utility bills and meals, as well as a fantastic range of daily activities. In an Anchor care home our weekly charge includes:
- cost of personal care
- accommodation
- utilities e.g. heating and light
- all resident catering, meals, snacks and drinks
- laundry undertaken on the premises
- television licence, including for person use
- housekeeping services.

The following extra items and services are not covered by the weekly fees, however we can arrange for them to be provided (at an additional cost):
- professional hairdressing
- personal copies of newspapers or magazines
- personal purchases such as stationery, confectionery, toiletries etc.
- clothing, shoes and slippers
- dry cleaning
- private telephone line rental and calls and cable connections.

In the absence of free provision by the NHS, we can also arrange for the following healthcare services to be provided, these will be charged in addition to the weekly fees:
- chiropody
- optometry
- dentistry
- physiotherapy
- other privately arranged healthcare
- care staff accompaniment to regular medical appointments.

No upfront deposit is required at any of Anchor’s care homes to secure a room.

At Anchor we pride ourselves on offering a truly tailored approach to care and therefore need to fully understand your needs to provide you with an accurate fee estimate. Please call us to discuss your specific care needs today. Alternatively we welcome you to visit us to discuss your situation face-to-face.

Want more information on care home fees?

Learning about the different funding options available to you can also help you feel confident in your decisions. Anchor know that securing care home funding can sometimes appear a rather daunting task and so to help we have put together a free guide covering requesting assistance, top up fees and third-party payments.

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Ann Marie Widdowson

Ann Marie Widdowson

Administrator

My name is Ann Marie and I have been the Home Administrator here at Millfield since 2007. I am a key lead for Marketing and Enquiries for the home and always provide a warm welcome. I have a very strong commitment to the home and work within our team to ensure the standards we provide are to their highest. We offer safety, support and stimulation for our customers. We aim to provide an environment which enhances the quality of life for both customers and their families.

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19 May 2025

Monday afternoon current affairs discussion about things going on in the world Anchor #NewsUpdate #chattingwithfriends

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19 May 2025

Monday morning music group always popular with the residents Anchor Manchester Camerata #napamusicalexpression #music #singing

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16 May 2025

Eleanor really enjoyed a shopping trip in to Oldham town centre with staff Shelly treated herself to some new things,visiting outside Candlelight which brought back memories of her singing days chatted to some lovely people and first time on a bus in a long time clear to say she had a great morning Anchor #shoppingtime #sunshineandsmiles

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13 May 2025

Tuesday afternoon Bingo session Anchor #foxybingo #winnerwinnerchickendinner

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Sara Thomson appointed as Interim Chief Risk Officer for Anchor
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13 May 2025

Sara Thomson appointed as Interim Chief Risk Officer for Anchor

Anchor is delighted to welcome Sara Thomson as Interim Chief Risk Officer (CRO).

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13 May 2025

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13 May 2025

This mornings church gathering with Maisie from the Salvation Army and friends always enjoyed by our residents Anchor #salvationarmy #church

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Shaping a career in care: The role and responsibilities of the Service Improvement team
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13 May 2025

Shaping a career in care: The role and responsibilities of the Service Improvement team

Asa Johnson is Anchor’s National Service Improvement Manager and leads a team of Service Improvement Advisors. In his blog, he shares how he came into the role and his day-to-day responsibilities.

The importance of personalised dementia care
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12 May 2025

The importance of personalised dementia care

Asa Johnson, our Service Improvement Manager, shares his expert view on personalised dementia care in a featured article on the Care Choices website.

Seven Anchor care homes across the Northwest unite for VE Day 80th anniversary celebration
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12 May 2025

Seven Anchor care homes across the Northwest unite for VE Day 80th anniversary celebration

Seven Anchor care homes from across the Northwest came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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8 May 2025

VE Day Anchor #napamusicalexpression #veday80thanniversary

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8 May 2025

80th anniversary VE Day celebration Elm Bank Anchor #veday80thanniversary #VeteranSupport

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8 May 2025

A great Day out with the residents to Elm Bank to celebrate 80th Anniversary VE Day with other Anchor homes Anchor #veday80thanniversary #VeteranSupport

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8 May 2025

Jenny singing wartime classics military style Anchor #napamusicalexpression #veday80thanniversary

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How Extra Care helped one resident gain back their independence
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7 May 2025

How Extra Care helped one resident gain back their independence

Hear from Mick, one of our residents, about how moving to Anchor Extra Care Housing helped him regain his independence after a brain injury.

Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day
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1 May 2025

Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

8 May 2025 sees the 80th anniversary of VE Day, an international celebration of the arrival of peace in Europe and an important moment for Anchor's residents and colleagues. Read more.

Welcoming you

To start your enquiry simply click 'Enquire now' at the top of the page and either call us or complete an online enquiry form.

We’ll provide you with full details of the home, along with any other information you’d like, such as sample menus and activity schedules.

Whether you’re looking to stay with us permanently, or for a short break, we’d be delighted to take you on a show round of the home in person. Simply book a visit with the home manager once you’ve made your enquiry.

If you or your loved one doesn’t live nearby or are unable to visit in person we can provide a virtual show round. Either way, we’re keen to show you what daily life is like here and for you to meet our friendly team.

We hope you decide, following your visit, that you or your loved one would like to move into the home, in which case we’ll organise a pre-assessment to make sure we can meet all your care needs.

Our friendly onsite team will discuss every area of moving-in with you in detail to make sure you and your loved-one know exactly what to expect and feel confident, safe and welcomed when coming to live with us.

Before you move in, we will find out if there are any of your possessions that you wish us to place in your room before you arrive. Please bring your family photographs and most treasured possessions to help make your room your home.

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We understand how important visits are for everyone and we welcome regular visits from family and friends. We also actively support our residents to enjoy visits away from the care home.

Each of our homes is different and the manager of the care home you’re interested in will provide all the information you need around visiting.

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618-622 Huddersfield Road, Waterhead, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3NN

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