Care Homes in Manchester: A 2026 Guide for Families
Everything you need to know about finding the right care home in Manchester — from CQC ratings and specialisms to costs and what to look for when visiting.
CQC Ratings Overview
Manchester has 181 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. 9 are rated Outstanding — the highest level of care quality. 118 homes are rated Good, meaning most families in Manchester have access to well-rated care options.
69 homes offer nursing care (with qualified nurses on-site), while 111 are residential care homes providing personal care without nursing. 86 homes in {data.name} specialise in dementia care. The total capacity across all homes is 5,261 beds.
Top-Rated Care Homes in Manchester
| Name | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belong Atherton Care Village | Outstanding | Nursing | 73 |
| Moston Grange Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 64 |
| St Joseph's - Manchester | Outstanding | Nursing | 45 |
| Mary & Joseph House | Outstanding | Residential | 41 |
| Bowfell House | Outstanding | Residential | 40 |
| Auden House Residential Home | Outstanding | Residential | 24 |
| Urmston Manor | Outstanding | Residential | 24 |
| Kingarth | Outstanding | Residential | 7 |
| Lang Riggs House | Outstanding | Nursing | 4 |
| The Heathlands Village | Good | Nursing | 109 |
| Fountains Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 98 |
| St Mary’s Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 84 |
| Manorhey Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 83 |
| Brookvale - Prestwich | Good | Residential | 80 |
| Belong Morris Feinmann | Good | Nursing | 74 |
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Nursing vs Residential Care in Manchester
Nursing Homes (69)
Qualified nurses on-site 24/7 for residents with complex medical needs, post-surgical recovery, or conditions requiring regular clinical care.
Browse nursing homes in Manchester →Residential Homes (111)
Personal care support for daily living — meals, washing, dressing, social activities — in a homely setting without on-site nursing.
Browse residential homes in Manchester →Dementia Care in Manchester
86 care homes in Manchester specialise in dementia care. These homes typically offer secure environments, specialist training for staff, and activities designed for people living with dementia.
How to Choose a Care Home in Manchester
- 1Check CQC ratings — Start with homes rated Outstanding or Good. 127 homes in Manchester meet this standard.
- 2Match the care type — Decide between nursing (69 homes) and residential (111 homes) based on medical needs.
- 3Visit at least 3 homes — Use our visiting checklist to compare homes in person.
- 4Understand the costs — Care home fees in England average £800–£1,200/week. See our funding guide.
- 5Save and compare — Use the shortlist feature on each care home page to save and compare your favourites side by side.
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