
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,048
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2026
- Beds
- 50
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £54,496 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,096 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £741 a week less than two places.
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 The Willows
The Willows is a nursing home in Salford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Unity Homes, which operates 6 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated The Willows Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Willows has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Salford with a fee on record typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £1,048 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 44 registered care homes in Salford. The nearest to The Willows include Bluebell Court Care Home, The Laurels and Castlerea House, 1 of which has a fee on record. 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
Registration
- Provider
- Unity Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2026)
- Council area
- Salford
- Town
- Salford
Rated Good overall, but well-led was Requires Improvement because some notifications were not sent to CQC and there was no registered manager.
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
The Willows has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Salford typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £1,048 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Willows
How much does The Willows cost?
The Willows has not published its fees. Care homes in Salford typically charge about £1,055 a week for residential care and £1,048 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Willows?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Willows Good in May 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Willows provide nursing care?
Yes. The Willows 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 The Willows offer dementia care?
Yes. The Willows is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Willows have?
The Willows is registered for up to 50 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Salford
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. 90 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
“She is an exemplary carer, she is knowledgable empathetic and very respectful in the home.”
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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