Watford House Care Home
Residential care home · High Peak
Watford Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4EJ
Run by Priory CC147 Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01628 662888
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 October 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Watford House Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-26736171575
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Watford House Care Home
Specialist dementia, residential and respite care is available at Watford House Care Home, a period home in a rural setting near New Mills. Around-the-clock assistance and individual care plans support older people while helping them retain personal routines, hobbies and social connections.
The home offers an activities programme and secure gardens, with on-site chefs and assisted baths among its practical amenities. Care plans are developed with residents and loved ones and updated as needs change. Gardening and regular entertainment are among the activities available, while residents’ lounges and dining areas support shared time. The setting combines a characterful period building with ongoing residential care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with High Peak
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarry HillHigh Peak | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Phoenix LodgeHigh Peak | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Mellor Nook Residential Care HomeStockport | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| OrcadiaStockport | 1.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dystlegh GrangeStockport | 2.3 miles | Outstanding | 9.6 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Period home in rural surroundings
- Secure landscaped gardens
- Updated individual care plans
Suits: Older people needing dementia, residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Watford Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4EJ
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Watford House provide?
Watford House provides specialist dementia care, residential care and respite care.
Does Watford House create personalised care plans?
Yes. They work with each resident and their loved ones to create an individual care plan that can be updated as needs change.
What personal care services are available at Watford House?
Watford House arranges regular visits from chiropodists and hairdressers as part of its resident wellbeing support.
Does Watford House provide 24-hour care?
Yes. Watford House provides around-the-clock assistance to residents.
How much does Watford House Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Watford House Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Derbyshire council paid on average £1,060 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.