Fountains Care Centre
Manchester, M27 · 98 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,048 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Nursing homes in Manchester
7 of the 24 care homes in Manchester are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 4 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Manchester typically cost £1,048 a week, about £54,496 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,001 to £1,341. That is close to the typical residential fee in Salford of £1,055. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near Salford and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical nursing home in Manchester
£1,048a week
About £54,496 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,096 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
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.
See live-in carers near Salford
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Salford
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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Salford
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Salford
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Barton Brook Care Home
Manchester, M30 · 120 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
from £954 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Bridgewater Manor Care Home
Manchester, M28 · 71 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,048 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Care at home
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.
Franklin O.
1 review
From £1,050 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 4 minutes from Salford. Can care for a couple
Sikiru Michael A.
2 reviews
From £1,113 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 8 minutes from Salford. Can care for a couple
Mobolaji A.
1 review
From £1,204 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 9 minutes from Salford. Can care for a couple
Portia M.
1 review
From £1,054 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Salford. 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 SalfordProfiles, 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.
Typical nursing homes fees in Manchester
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 7 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,048
- Usually £1,001 to £1,341 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,080
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Manchester cost?
Nursing homes in Manchester typically charge £1,048 a week, usually between £1,001 and £1,341. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Manchester?
7 of the 24 CQC-registered care homes in Manchester are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Manchester?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Manchester?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Salford council for a needs assessment.