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Fairfield Care Ltd

Fairfield Farm, Higher Thorns Green Farm, Castle Mill Lane, Ashley, Altrincham, WA15 0QZ

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 14 March 2019

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Last inspected 12 February 2019

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 14 Mar 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Wythenshawe Hospital

40.8% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

2.6 mi

Nearest GP surgery

MyGp

1.1 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Hale Barns Pharmacy

1.1 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.2 mi

2 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Cheshire East (2025–26)

£921

per week, residential

£1,108

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

0

Elderly population

19.3% of people in Cheshire East are aged 65 or over

55.8

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds1
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
Last inspected12 February 2019
Registered with CQC since24 February 2014
Registered managerFarai Mukanganise

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsCaring for childrenDementiaLearning disabilitiesMental health conditions

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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