Kingarth
Kingarth is a residential care home in Manchester, Bury (M26 1LS). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Kingarth
Kingarth is a residential care home in Bury, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and people managing mental health conditions. Most of those living here are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. We treat this as where people live rather than where they have been placed. People arrange their own rooms, have a real say in the food and the shopping, and are involved in how the household runs. Where somebody can do a thing themselves, our job is to make that possible rather than to do it faster on their behalf, even when the quicker route is tempting on a busy morning. Where somebody wants a job, a course or a club, we treat that as the purpose of our support rather than an extra added on. It is usually what makes the rest of the week worth arranging. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of it and slightly cautious about it, because a rating describes a period rather than a permanent condition. What keeps it true is the same thing that earned it, which is asking the people who live here what would make this a better place to be, and then actually changing things.
Care provided at Kingarth
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 2 February 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Kingarth. Report published 2 February 2024.
- Visited 5 July 2023, a routine inspection.
- 7 places, 7 people were using the service at the time
- First assessment of the service
Safe
Inspectors found that staff understood how to protect people from poor care and abuse, and the service worked exceptionally well with other agencies to do so. Staff and people worked together to assess risks. Staff encouraged people to take positive risks, and CQC called this an exemplar of outstanding practice.
Effective
Inspectors found that staff helped people to reach specialist health and social care support in the community. Staff supported people with their medicines in a way that promoted their independence. Staff supported people to play an active role in looking after their own health.
Caring
Inspectors found that people received kind and compassionate care. Staff protected and respected people's privacy and dignity. Staff understood people's cultural needs and gave culturally appropriate care.
Responsive
Inspectors found that staff focused on people's strengths and promoted what they could do. This helped people to have a fulfilling and meaningful everyday life. Care was tailored to people's needs.
Well-led
Inspectors found that staff understood best practice for people with a learning disability and autistic people. Staff checked the quality of support and involved people, families and other professionals. People helped to develop the service's own approach, called KingCare.
Since the last inspection
This is the earliest inspection report we hold for this service, so there is no earlier rating to compare with.
- 2 February 2024: Routine inspection. This inspection gave the current rating.
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Kingarth compares in Bury
Measured against the 54 care homes registered in Bury. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 7 places. Smaller than 39 of the 54 homes. The local average is 33 places.
- CQC rating
- Outstanding. 42 of the 54 homes (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Bury the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 2 February 2024. 11 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- February 2022. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 13 of the 54 have registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Bury.
The local picture: Bury
What the numbers say about care for older people in Bury.
What care costs in Bury, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £773 | £1,249 to £1,514 (North West figure, because too few Bury homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409.) |
| Nursing care | £916 | £1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Bury homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 (North West figure, because too few Bury homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Bury homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 18,700. Rising to 20,400 by 2035, up 9%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,700. Rising to 6,700 by 2035, up 43%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,400. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 18%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 77%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 81
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 206 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Bury: 87%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Who pays, across Bury (estimate): 46% council, 30% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 3.1 miles: Victoria Mission Hardman Street Bolton. Application for a 15 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 16 June 2026. Decision pending.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Kingarth
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 9 February 2022, so 4 years.
- Run by
- Consensus Support Services Limited, which runs 59 adult social care services in England. 53 of the 56 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Kingarth
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, 4 miles away
It is about 4 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Clifton (Manchester) Station, 2.4 miles away
- Kearsley Station, 2.4 miles away
- Farnworth Station, 2.8 miles away
Around Kingarth
- H: Kingarth
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Kingarth
Where is Kingarth located?
Kingarth is a residential care home in Manchester, Bury, M26 1LS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Kingarth provide?
Kingarth is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Kingarth's CQC rating?
Kingarth is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 2 February 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Kingarth offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Kingarth offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Kingarth
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Kingarth is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Kingarth is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Kingarth offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Kingarth supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Kingarth has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Kingarth. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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