Kingarth

Manchester · M26 1LS

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,030–£1,210/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Feb 2024
Capacity
7 beds
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What the evidence shows

Kingarth is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Feb 2024).

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Learning disability support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: reports of unprofessional staff behaviour
  • Registered financing and security arrangements

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing information needs clarification: round-the-clock nurse cover is listed, but a nursing service is not confirmed. Ask whether support comes from on-site registered nurses or visiting clinicians.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Consensus Support Services Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Bury
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Opened
2010

Provider network: 59 homes; 85% rated Good or better (6 Outstanding, 44 Good, 5 Requires Improvement, 1 Inadequate).

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Kingarth Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Outstanding
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Feb 2024
Registered Manager
Rachel Lindsay Deku
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes learning disability support, mental health support, secure garden or area. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Learning disability support
  • Mental health support
  • Secure garden or area
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Important limitations

  • Nursing information needs clarification: round-the-clock nurse cover is listed, but a nursing service is not confirmed. Ask whether support comes from on-site registered nurses or visiting clinicians.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning disability
Mental health

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Hoarding

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Autism Spectrum

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Staff-to-Resident Ratio
High ratio of trained staff, including at least one Learning Disability Nurse on the rota at all times.
Nursing information needs clarification: round-the-clock nurse cover is listed, but a nursing service is not confirmed. Ask whether support comes from on-site registered nurses or visiting clinicians.
Registered Manager
Rachel Lindsay Deku

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Kingarth: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,030–£1,210/week

≈ £4,479 - £5,261 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Admission categories include Local Authority, Social Services, Self Funding, and Private.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Bury, residential): £773/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Kingarth, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Kingarth is a residential care home in Manchester, North West, operated by Consensus Support Services Limited since 2022. The home has 7 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

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Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

17 New Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1LS

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
500m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

158m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

2 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Choice of Menu
Communal Dining Room
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

4 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Gardening
Pet Therapy
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Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

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Rooms

Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Secure Unit

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Library
Bar
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Kingarth a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Kingarth

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  1. Observe staff interactions with residents for professionalism and respect

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

  3. Ask residents about their experiences with staff

  4. Check for evidence of resident-to-resident respect and support

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Kingarth

What does the inspection rating for Kingarth show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection report was published on 2 February 2024.

Is Kingarth a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection report was published on 2 February 2024. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 1 charge was recorded as outstanding when checked. 1 was created in the preceding 90 days. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Kingarth cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Kingarth: £1,030–£1,210/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Kingarth accept NHS or local authority funding?

Kingarth accepts self-funding and local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Kingarth a nursing home or a residential care home?

Kingarth is registered as a residential care home. Nursing information needs clarification: round-the-clock nurse cover is listed, but a nursing service is not confirmed. Ask whether support comes from on-site registered nurses or visiting clinicians.

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How many beds does Kingarth have?

Kingarth has 7 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Kingarth?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 out of 5.

Are Kingarth's reviews enough to make a decision?

Kingarth's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Kingarth safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Kingarth is "Outstanding". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Kingarth?

Kingarth is operated by CONSENSUS SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED (Company registration number: 04081379). Ownership type: independent.

Has Kingarth had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Kingarth in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Kingarth's provider?

Kingarth's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Kingarth?

Ask Kingarth how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Kingarth?

Before choosing Kingarth, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Manchester to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Kingarth's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Kingarth's inspection position is improving. The inspection report was published on 2 February 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Kingarth?

When visiting Kingarth, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Kingarth?

Our visit checklist for Kingarth starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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