Downing House
Manchester, M20 · 0.4 km · 25 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,277 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Laurel Court (Didsbury)
1a Candleford Road, Didsbury, M20 3JH
Nursing home · 91 beds · Methodist Homes
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,254
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- February 2026
- Beds
- 91
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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The typical nursing home in Manchester
£1,254a week
About £65,208 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,508 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,153 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Manchester
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Laurel Court (Didsbury)
Laurel Court (Didsbury) is a nursing home in Didsbury, in the Manchester council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 91 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Methodist Homes, which operates 69 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2011.
At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated Laurel Court (Didsbury) Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Laurel Court (Didsbury) has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Manchester with a fee on record typically charge about £1,277 a week for residential care and £1,254 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 86 registered care homes in Manchester. The nearest to Laurel Court (Didsbury) include Downing House, Abberton Road and Dermot Murphy Centre. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Methodist Homes
- Brand
- Methodist Homes
- Registered with CQC
- November 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (February 2026)
- Council area
- Manchester
- Town
- Didsbury
The CQC inspection, explained
Laurel Court (Didsbury) was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection control during a recent COVID-19 outbreak.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Laurel Court (Didsbury) has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Manchester typically charge about £1,277 a week for residential care and £1,254 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Laurel Court (Didsbury)
How much does Laurel Court (Didsbury) cost?
Laurel Court (Didsbury) has not published its fees. Care homes in Manchester typically charge about £1,277 a week for residential care and £1,254 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Laurel Court (Didsbury)?
The Care Quality Commission rated Laurel Court (Didsbury) Requires improvement in February 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Laurel Court (Didsbury) provide nursing care?
Yes. Laurel Court (Didsbury) is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Laurel Court (Didsbury) offer dementia care?
Yes. Laurel Court (Didsbury) is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Laurel Court (Didsbury) have?
Laurel Court (Didsbury) is registered for up to 91 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Manchester
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 89 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Portia M.
1 review
From £1,054 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Manchester. Can care for a couple
Camille F.
2 reviews
From £1,610 a week, 25 years caring
Works in the Manchester area. Can care for a couple
Margaret K.
1 review
From £980 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Manchester. Can care for a couple
Sikiru Michael A.
2 reviews
From £1,113 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Manchester. Can care for a couple
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
“She is an exemplary carer, she is knowledgable empathetic and very respectful in the home.”
See live-in carers near ManchesterProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Manchester
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Abberton Road
Manchester, M20 · 0.5 km · 5 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingNext Steps Mental Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,277 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Dermot Murphy Centre
Manchester, M20 · 0.8 km · 22 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,277 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week