Nursing Homes in Salford
Salford has 14 CQC registered nursing homes. 11 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 11 of the 14 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Salford at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Salford.
- Salford City Council pays, residential care: £688 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514, median £1,409
- Care home beds filled across Salford: 93%. The 12 month average is 91%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86
- People aged 75 and over: 17,900. Rising to 19,400 by 2035, up 8%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 107 beds.
- Who pays, across Salford (estimate): 58% council, 21% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,600 by 2035, up 14%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,500. Rising to 5,700 by 2035, up 28%
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Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Salford and What to Look For
Registration for nursing is what separates these homes from residential care. It means a registered nurse carries clinical responsibility on every shift, which is what makes this kind of setting appropriate once health needs move beyond what care staff can safely manage alone. Fourteen homes in Salford hold that registration, and beyond the shared requirement they differ in scale, in atmosphere and in the conditions they are equipped to support.
Working Through the Judgements
Eleven homes are rated Good, including Abbeydale Nursing Home, Arden Court, Bridgewater Manor Care Home, Fountains Care Centre, Kenyon Lodge, Beenstock Home, Bluebell Court Care Home, Broughton House Veteran Care Village, Cherrytrees Care Home, Pendleton Court Care Home and The Willows. Barton Brook Care Home and Newlands Care Home require improvement, and The Maples has no published rating yet. Where a home has fallen short, the report will say whether the concerns sat with governance and records or with the care residents actually received.
What to Establish on a Visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty overnight as well as during the day, and how the home covers sickness without relying heavily on agency staff who do not know the residents. Ask how dementia is supported where that applies and how the building helps people find their way. Turn up a second time less formally if you can, ideally near a mealtime, because mealtimes reveal staffing pressure more honestly than a scheduled tour ever will.
Arranging Care in Salford and Paying for It
Before anything is signed, ask for a care needs assessment. It costs nothing, anyone who appears to need care and support is entitled to one whatever their savings, and it gives an independent view on whether nursing care is the right answer or whether a residential home or support at home would serve as well. Requests go to Salford City Council Adult Social Care, the authority responsible for assessing people who live in Salford and for arranging funded support where someone is eligible.
The Financial Assessment
Income, savings and capital are then set against nationally set thresholds to work out what the individual pays and what is met publicly. The health service contribution towards the nursing part of a fee is not means tested, so it should be claimed even by those arranging their own placement. Where health needs are substantial and continuing, continuing healthcare funding may cover the full cost, and it is reasonable to ask to be assessed for it rather than waiting to be offered.
Understanding the Fees
Expect nursing fees to run above residential rates, and expect variation across the homes listed here by room, setting within Salford and the intensity of care. Ask for a written breakdown, check what is billed separately, and confirm the notice period before any increase takes effect. Where a third party top up is discussed, establish clearly who is committing to pay it and what would follow if that became difficult.
14 nursing homes in Salford
- Abbeydale Nursing Home · 10-12 The Polygon, Eccles, Salford, M30 0DS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Innovation Health Care Ltd
Abbeydale Nursing Home is a nursing home in Eccles, caring for older people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside support with everyday living. Because registered nurses are part of our team, we can look after people with complex...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Arden Court · 76 Half Edge Lane, Manchester, Salford, M30 9BA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Wellington Healthcare (Arden) Ltd
Arden Court is a nursing home in Salford, in the Manchester area. We care for older people and younger adults who need skilled nursing, including adults with physical disabilities, and we take respite bookings for people who need a stay of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Barton Brook Care Home · 201 Trafford Road, Manchester, Salford, M30 0GP
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Ultimate Care Limited
Here at Barton Brook Care Home, we provide nursing and residential care for people in the heart of Salford, Manchester. Our home supports older adults, younger adults living with physical disabilities, and those in the earlier or later...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bridgewater Manor Care Home · 301 Walkden Road, Manchester, Salford, M28 2RZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by New Care Worsley (OPCO) Limited
Here at Bridgewater Manor Care Home, we are proud to be part of the Salford community, providing nursing home care for people who need a little extra support to live well. Our most recent Care Quality Commission rating is "good", and that...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Fountains Care Centre · Victoria Park, Manchester, Salford, M27 4DZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by WCG Fountains Ltd
Fountains Care Centre is a nursing home in Salford. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for people with physical disabilities, for people living with sight or hearing loss, and for people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Kenyon Lodge · 99 Manchester Road West, Manchester, Salford, M38 9DX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Trees Park (Kenyon) Limited
We are Kenyon Lodge, a nursing home in Salford, Manchester. We provide nursing care for older people, and we also welcome people for respite stays. Having qualified nurses on site at all hours is what a nursing home is for. It means a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Newlands Care Home · 18 Tetlow Lane, Manchester, Salford, M7 4BU
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Angel Care plc
We are Newlands, a nursing home in Salford. We care for older people and for younger adults with nursing needs, including adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Combining nursing care with the kind of support people need to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Maples · Simpson Road, Manchester, Salford, M28 1LT
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
The Maples is a nursing home in Salford, caring for adults who need nursing support alongside help with everyday life. Having qualified nurses on the team means we can look after people whose health needs would be beyond a residential...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Beenstock Home · 19-21 Northumberland Street, Salford, Salford, M7 4RP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Beenstock Home Management Co. Ltd
Beenstock Home is a nursing home in Salford for older people who need nursing care as well as help with everyday life. Having qualified nurses on the team alongside our care staff means we can look after residents whose health needs would...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Bluebell Court Care Home · Wellington Street West, Salford, Salford, M7 2FH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Unity Homes Limited
We at Bluebell Court Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care for older people in the heart of Salford, providing a warm and welcoming home where residents living with dementia and complex health needs can feel safe, valued...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Broughton House - Veteran Care Village · Park Lane, Salford, Salford, M7 4JD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Broughton House - Veteran Care Village
Broughton House is a nursing home in Salford and a care village for veterans. The people we look after have served, and that shared background shapes the place in a way that is difficult to manufacture anywhere else. Conversations start...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cherrytrees Care Home · Mandley Park Avenue, Salford, Salford, M7 4BZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MNS Care Plc
Cherrytrees Care Home is a nursing home in Salford. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Pendleton Court Care Home · 22 Chaplin Close, Salford, Salford, M6 8FW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
Pendleton Court Care Home is a nursing home in Salford. We care for older people whose needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, and for people with physical disabilities....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Willows · 1 Murray Street, Salford, Salford, M7 2DX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Unity Homes Limited
We at The Willows are proud to offer dedicated nursing home care in the heart of Salford, providing a warm and supportive environment where older people can feel truly at home. Nestled within the local community, our home is a familiar and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Salford, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North West figure, because too few Salford homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. | £688 | £1,249 to £1,514 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Salford homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £900 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North West figure, because too few Salford homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533. | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Salford homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- The Willows, 6 May 2026, Good
- Barton Brook Care Home, 15 December 2025, Requires improvement
- Pendleton Court Care Home, 18 March 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- The Maples, 9 January 2014, Not yet rated
- Cherrytrees Care Home, 25 December 2018, Good
- Bluebell Court Care Home, 13 March 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Salford
How many nursing homes are there in Salford?
Salford has 14 CQC registered nursing homes: 11 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Salford?
Salford City Council pays an average of £688 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514 a week. North West figure, because too few Salford homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Salford were inspected most recently?
The Willows (6 May 2026), Barton Brook Care Home (15 December 2025) and Pendleton Court Care Home (18 March 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.