Expert 2025 analysis of every care home in Greater Manchester
3 Recommended Homes — Free
A shortlist of 3 care homes matched to your priorities, with an initial funding eligibility check and local area analysis.
Takes 2 minutes to complete. Your report arrives within 10 minutes.
Takes 2 minutes to complete. Your report arrives within 10 minutes.
Need more detail?
Three short steps, with clear outputs at each stage.
A few straightforward questions about location, care needs, and budget. Takes about two minutes — less time than making a cup of tea.
We check CQC inspection reports, review company accounts, and look at how other families have rated their experience. Thorough, but not complicated.
Free shortlist within 10 minutes. Professional report within 24 hours. Clear recommendations, no jargon, and absolutely no sales calls.
Quality history. Financial stability. Staff satisfaction. We analyse all 312 Manchester homes so you don't have to.
Result: Information scattered across multiple sources. Difficult to get the full picture.
Five homes compared • comprehensive analysis • clear, neutral evidence.
Is the operator financially stable? (Company accounts analysis)
What do employees say about working here?
How has the quality rating changed over the past 5 years?
What are the food hygiene inspection results?
Can this home manage your family member's specific conditions?
What does the full inspection history show?
Key figures for the local care home market
Across Manchester and surrounding areas
Based on inspection reports
Residential care in Manchester
Based on 2025-2026 data
Information about the local care home landscape
Nearly double the national average, showcasing a focus on modern care alternatives.
Manchester leads the North West in care homes rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding'.
High occupancy rates for nursing beds make early planning essential.
Care homes across Manchester's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Premium neighbourhoods with leafy suburbs and high-quality nursing facilities
45 care homes available
Strong community atmosphere with a variety of residential care options
38 care homes available
Top-rated care homes in a family-friendly suburb
42 care homes available
Market town with high-end care and excellent local amenities
35 care homes available
Diverse range of affordable care homes with good accessibility
52 care homes available
Accessible and budget-friendly care homes with consistent quality
28 care homes available
Every care home in our Manchester database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Beyond basic ratings and reviews, our analysis includes financial stability, quality trends, and staff satisfaction data.
See how inspection ratings have changed over time. A home rated 'Good' today may have had issues in the past worth understanding.
We analyse company accounts to identify homes that may be under financial pressure. This can affect care quality and continuity.
Employee review data helps indicate workplace culture. Consistent staffing often correlates with better care outcomes.
Executive Summary with top 3 recommendations
Feedback from families who've used our analysis in Manchester
"The Manchester-specific analysis was exactly what we needed. Found a wonderful care home in Didsbury with excellent ratings and saved £780/month vs the initial quote."
Private families often pay 73% more than council-funded residents for equivalent care. Understanding this gap can help you make informed decisions.
Manchester care prices range from £850 in affordable areas to £1,700 for premium nursing care in Didsbury
Councils publish what they consider a fair rate for care. Our report includes this benchmark so you can see how your local homes compare.
Why this difference exists: This isn't about negotiating a lower price — it's about understanding what the local authority considers fair for the level of care provided.
Start free for your shortlist. Upgrade for full due diligence. Both use today's data.
Average care in Manchester costs £1,100/week. £119 is about 11% of one week's care.
Less than 1 day of residential care
One week of care costs £1,300+. Our report costs £119 — less than a single day.
13 independent data sources. 200+ data points per home.
Within 10 minutes
"The report flagged concerns about a home we'd shortlisted. Three months later, they went into administration."
Margaret T., Birmingham
Common questions about finding care in Manchester, plus general information about our service
How many care homes are in Manchester?
There are 312 registered care homes across Greater Manchester. Our database covers all CQC-registered facilities in Manchester city centre, Trafford, Stockport, and surrounding boroughs.
What's the average cost of a care home in Manchester?
The average weekly cost for residential care in Manchester is ~£1,100, ranging from £850 in areas like Stockport to £1,700 in premium locations like Altrincham and Didsbury.
Is there a shortage of nursing beds in Manchester?
Yes, as of 2023/24, Manchester faces a significant shortage of available nursing beds. Finding high-quality nursing care requires expert local knowledge and planning.
Which Manchester areas have the best care homes?
Sale, Didsbury, and Altrincham consistently show the highest CQC ratings (4.3-4.4/5). However, excellent care homes exist across all Manchester neighbourhoods at different price points.
How long does the assessment take?
About 2 minutes. We ask a few questions about care needs, location, and budget, then generate your personalised report.
How quickly will I get my results?
Free Report: Within 10 minutes. Professional Report: Within 24 hours. Both include personalised care home recommendations based on your priorities.
What's included in the Free report?
3 recommended care homes, an initial funding eligibility check, local area analysis, and a checklist of questions for visits. It's designed to give you a useful starting point.
What additional analysis is in the Professional report?
The Professional report adds financial stability assessment, multi-year quality trends, staff satisfaction indicators, detailed funding guidance for your council, fair cost comparison, and 27+ personalised visit questions. You can also share it with up to 5 family members.
What happens after I get the free report?
You'll receive your report within 10 minutes with 3 recommended care homes. If you'd like more detailed analysis — including financial stability checks and comprehensive funding guidance — the Professional Report is available for £119.
Can I share the report with my family?
Yes. The Professional report includes a share feature — you can give read-only access to up to 5 family members for 30 days, making it easier to discuss options together.
Why is there a fee for the Professional report?
We're funded entirely by families, not care homes. This means our analysis is independent — we have no financial relationship with the homes we assess. The £119 fee covers the comprehensive analysis and ongoing updates to our data.
What if the report doesn't help me?
We offer a 30-day refund guarantee. If you don't find the Professional report helpful, email us and we'll refund your payment.
Do you cover my local council area?
We cover all 152 Local Authority areas in England. The Professional report includes funding guidance specific to your council, with contact details and application information.
Where does your data come from?
We use official regulatory data, company accounts, food hygiene records, and staff review platforms. We update our data regularly and don't rely on care home self-reporting.
Is my information kept private?
Yes. We're GDPR compliant. Your personal information is encrypted and never shared with care homes or third parties. Your data is used solely to generate your report.
Can you identify homes at risk of closure?
Our financial analysis uses company accounts data to identify potential financial concerns. While we can't predict closures with certainty, we flag indicators that warrant attention.
What makes the Professional Report different?
The free report gives you a shortlist. The Professional Report gives you the evidence to choose between them — and the confidence to act. It compares 5 homes across 200+ data points, with match scores weighted to your priorities, category analysis, risk alerts and a 14-day action plan.
Can I find this information myself?
Much of our data comes from public sources — CQC, Companies House, food hygiene ratings. But gathering, cross-referencing and analysing data from 13 separate sources for 5 homes would take significant time. Our report brings it together in one place, with clinical suitability matching, quality trend analysis and a personalised visit checklist — ready within 24 hours.
Start with a free report and we'll guide you through the process.
Or email us at hello@rightcarehome.co.uk
Start with a free Manchester report, or go straight to the Professional Report — 13 data sources, 200+ data points per home, less than one day's cost of care.
5 quick questions, then your report arrives by email. No phone calls, no sales follow-up.
With 312 homes across Greater Manchester, expert guidance saves time and money.
Result: Comprehensive analysis including financial stability, quality history, and funding options.
"RightCareHome helped us navigate over 300 care homes in Greater Manchester. Their detailed reports highlighted quality issues we would have missed."
"As Manchester locals, we thought we knew the options. The hidden cost analysis revealed savings of over £14,000 annually at comparable quality homes."
Within 24 hours • Includes funding calculator