Greater Manchester Care Homes: Compare The County Before You Shortlist
Greater Manchester has 282 care homes in the current RightCareHome dataset, with 80% rated Good or Outstanding. The county layer compares town clusters including Manchester, Stockport and Wigan, pricing from £700 to £2,100/week, care-type depth, provider-record coverage, and postcode-level signals before families narrow to individual homes.
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Where to start in Greater Manchester
A county-level view of supply, CQC quality, pricing and linked city markets, built from the same signals used in the directory below.
Homes analysed
282
Open care home records currently covered in Greater Manchester.
CQC quality mix
80% Good+
11 Outstanding, 180 Good, 46 Requires Improvement and 2 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost signal
£1,216/week
Use this as a market guide, then verify home-level fees.
View evidenceCare type split
187 residential
100 nursing homes and 159 dementia-care signals across Greater Manchester.
Largest town cluster
Manchester
52 homes, 74% Good+, £1,225/week average.
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Greater Manchester Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
What the local care home market looks like in Greater Manchester
Across Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
252 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Greater Manchester care homes
Greater Manchester homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
85% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Care market across Greater Manchester
93% of 16 homes there are rated Good or Outstanding.
Average weekly costs range from about £946 to £1,359 across the county's larger towns.
159 homes (56%) currently offer this specialist support.
53 homes sit in the county's biggest local-authority cluster.
Care Standards in Greater Manchester
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 282 homes
Overall quality
80%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
159 homes
Dementia support (56%)
Specialist Care Coverage
This is the clearest specialist category currently reaching meaningful scale in the public county dataset.
159 (56%)
Dementia
Families looking for this type of support have a meaningful county-wide shortlist here, even if other specialist categories are less visible in current public records.
Major towns in Greater Manchester
Compare how care quality, pricing, and nursing supply vary across the main towns and local care markets in Greater Manchester.
Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater Manchester, with 110 homes in the current county dataset. 74% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 5 Outstanding and 67 Good ratings in the dataset. 40 nursing homes and 52 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,219/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Stockport
Stockport
Stockport is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater Manchester, with 50 homes in the current county dataset. 75% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 31 Good ratings in the dataset. 16 nursing homes and 29 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing is currently above the county average at £1,349/week, so the important question is whether quality, nursing depth, or visiting practicality justify the premium.
Wigan
Wigan
Wigan is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater Manchester, with 29 homes in the current county dataset. 92% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 21 Good ratings in the dataset. 14 nursing homes and 21 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,235/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Manchester
Salford
Manchester is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater Manchester, with 110 homes in the current county dataset. 74% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 5 Outstanding and 67 Good ratings in the dataset. 40 nursing homes and 52 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,219/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Salford
Salford
Salford is one of the key care markets in Greater Manchester, with 16 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here sit below the county average.
Oldham
Oldham
Oldham is one of the key care markets in Greater Manchester, with 15 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here sit below the county average.
Which towns are easiest to visit and support in Greater Manchester?
These town-level signals use the homes we already track across the county: transport access, healthcare proximity, green space, and practical features such as parking, lifts, and Wi-Fi.
Easiest for repeat family visits
Stockport
Stockport currently looks like the easiest town in this county for repeat visits, based on how accessible homes appear by transport and basic arrival logistics.
- Avg train station distance 0.8km
- 9 bus stops nearby
- 59% of homes show parking
- 74% of homes show lift access
Strongest healthcare access around homes
Manchester
Manchester currently stands out for local practical support around care homes, with the strongest combined access to hospitals, GPs, and pharmacies in the county dataset.
- Avg hospital distance 1.0km
- Avg GP distance 0.8km
- Avg pharmacy distance 0.7km
Most convenient day-to-day setup
Wigan
Wigan currently looks strongest for day-to-day convenience, based on the mix of practical in-home features and the surrounding setting families are likely to notice once visits become routine.
- 74% of homes show Wi-Fi
- 93% of homes show gardens
- 56% of homes show parking
- Avg green space distance 693m
County-wide data signals for Greater Manchester
A structured view of the care type, CQC, provider-record, postcode and linked-city signals behind this county guide.
Care type split
282 homes analysed
- 100 nursing homes (35%)
- 187 residential homes (66%)
- 159 dementia-care signals (56%)
CQC distribution
80% Good or Outstanding
- 11 Outstanding
- 180 Good
- 46 Requires Improvement
- 2 Inadequate
Provider-record coverage
50% coverage
- 140 homes with provider-record data
- 68 records reviewed
- 31 points to clarify
- 41 important to verify
Postcode clusters
Strongest local postcode samples
SK7
9 homesSK7 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Greater Manchester, with 9 homes around Stockport. Visible weekly fees average £1,213. 78% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
M7
8 homesM7 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Greater Manchester, with 8 homes around Salford and Manchester. Visible weekly fees average £1,013. 88% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
M40
7 homesM40 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Greater Manchester, with 7 homes around Manchester. Visible weekly fees average £1,171. 100% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
M6
7 homesM6 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Greater Manchester, with 7 homes around Salford. Visible weekly fees average £1,081. 86% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
Linked city guides
Strongest city connections
Manchester is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater Manchester, with 110 homes, 74% Good/Outstanding ratings, 40 nursing homes and 52 dementia-care signals.
Stockport is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater Manchester, with 50 homes, 75% Good/Outstanding ratings, 16 nursing homes and 29 dementia-care signals.
Wigan is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater Manchester, with 29 homes, 92% Good/Outstanding ratings, 14 nursing homes and 21 dementia-care signals.
Salford is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater Manchester, with 16 homes, 93% Good/Outstanding ratings, 6 nursing homes and 9 dementia-care signals.
Oldham is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater Manchester, with 15 homes, 90% Good/Outstanding ratings, 3 nursing homes and 14 dementia-care signals.
Town clusters
Where the county market is most concentrated
Manchester
110 homesManchester is a major Greater Manchester care market with 110 homes in the county dataset. 74% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 40 nursing homes and 52 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Stockport
50 homesStockport is a major Greater Manchester care market with 50 homes in the county dataset. 75% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 16 nursing homes and 29 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Wigan
29 homesWigan is a major Greater Manchester care market with 29 homes in the county dataset. 92% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 14 nursing homes and 21 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Salford
16 homesSalford is a major Greater Manchester care market with 16 homes in the county dataset. 93% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 6 nursing homes and 9 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Oldham
15 homesOldham is a major Greater Manchester care market with 15 homes in the county dataset. 90% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 3 nursing homes and 14 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Why families in Greater Manchester use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 282 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Greater Manchester
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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More county care markets near Greater Manchester
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Greater Manchester
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Greater Manchester homes worth shortlisting first
A county-wide starting shortlist drawn from the live directory. We prioritise current CQC rating first, then show the other public signals available on each home card.
Auden House Residential Home, Greater Manchester
From ≈ £4,283 / mo
from £985 / wk
Belong Atherton Care Village, Greater Manchester
From ≈ £6,979 / mo
from £1,605 / wk
Belong Wigan Care Village, Greater Manchester
≈ £6,979–£7,414 / mo
£1,605–£1,705 / wk
Bowfell House, Greater Manchester
From ≈ £5,557 / mo
from £1,278 / wk
Cheshire House, Greater Manchester
From ≈ £6,522 / mo
from £1,500 / wk
Church Road, Greater Manchester
From ≈ £5,670 / mo
from £1,304 / wk
Dystlegh Grange, Greater Manchester
From ≈ £4,566 / mo
from £1,050 / wk
Mary & Joseph House, Greater Manchester
From ≈ £4,348 / mo
from £1,000 / wk
Moston Grange Nursing Home, Greater Manchester
From ≈ £5,218 / mo
from £1,200 / wk
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Choose the right next step for care in Greater Manchester
You’ve seen the market. Now choose the next step that fits your decision: verify one specific home, compare a few in depth, or check affordability.
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Use the Greater Manchester county page as the control layer before opening more local pages: compare 282 homes, 100 nursing homes, 159 dementia-care signals, 187 residential homes, postcode clusters such as SK7, and the strongest linked city guides inside the county.