Bridgewater Manor Care Home
Bridgewater Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Manchester, Salford (M28 2RZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Bridgewater Manor Care Home
Here at Bridgewater Manor Care Home, we are proud to be part of the Salford community, providing nursing home care for people who need a little extra support to live well. Our most recent Care Quality Commission rating is "good", and that reflects the effort our whole team puts in every single day to make sure the people living with us feel safe, comfortable and genuinely at home. We support a wide range of needs under one roof. Our specialisms include Older Person Care, Nursing Care and Dementia Care, and we also welcome people living with a physical disability, younger adults who require nursing support, and those joining us for a short respite stay. Whether someone moves in with us permanently or comes to us for a few weeks while a family carer takes a break, we aim to provide the same level of attentive, consistent care throughout. We know that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that lightly. From the very first conversation, we try to be honest, straightforward and welcoming, answering questions openly and making sure prospective residents and their loved ones feel genuinely informed rather than overwhelmed. Life at Bridgewater Manor is shaped as much as possible by the people who live here. We take time to understand individual routines, preferences and life histories, because good care has to be personal to actually mean anything. Our nursing team works closely with GP practices, community health professionals and families to make sure each person receives the right clinical support alongside the everyday warmth and companionship that makes a real difference. If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, we would be very happy to hear from you.
Care provided at Bridgewater Manor Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 April 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Bridgewater Manor Care Home
Where is Bridgewater Manor Care Home located?
Bridgewater Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Manchester, Salford, M28 2RZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Bridgewater Manor Care Home provide?
Bridgewater Manor Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bridgewater Manor Care Home's CQC rating?
Bridgewater Manor Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bridgewater Manor Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Bridgewater Manor Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Bridgewater Manor Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Bridgewater Manor Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Bridgewater Manor Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Bridgewater Manor Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Bridgewater Manor Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Bridgewater Manor Care Home 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. Bridgewater Manor Care Home 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
Bridgewater Manor Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Bridgewater Manor Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Bridgewater Manor Care Home
Respite Care at Bridgewater Manor Care Home
Short stays are easiest where the home already knows the person, which is one reason families use respite before they strictly need it. Expect a minimum of one or two weeks, book early for holiday periods, and send labelled clothing with medication in its original packaging. A stay at Bridgewater Manor Care Home can also serve as a trial before any permanent decision.
Nursing Care at Bridgewater Manor Care Home
The nurse on duty is what the extra money buys in a nursing home, and it is the only reliable way to meet needs that cannot wait for a district nurse. Dressings, feeding tubes, unstable conditions and complex medication regimes are the usual reasons somebody needs that level of care. Bridgewater Manor Care Home in Manchester is registered for nursing care and was rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission in April 2023. Where the NHS agrees nursing input is required, NHS Funded Nursing Care adds about £235 a week towards the nursing element, which reduces what a family pays. Ask who applies for that assessment, how often it is reviewed, and what the home does if somebody deteriorates overnight.
Dementia Care at Bridgewater Manor Care Home
People with dementia read atmosphere long after they stop following the words, which is why a calm, unhurried home matters more than a smart one. Consistent staff, predictable mealtimes and a layout that can be understood without directions take most of the difficulty out of a day. Distress usually has a cause, and pain, noise, thirst or needing the lavatory explain the bulk of it. Bridgewater Manor Care Home is registered for dementia care, so ask how the team responds when a resident becomes frightened or tries to leave. Ask whether a resident can stay as dementia advances, and how relatives hear about gradual change.
Older Person Care at Bridgewater Manor Care Home
The questions that matter most are the dull ones about rotas, mealtimes and who is on at night. Day to day the work is help with washing and dressing at a reasonable pace, medication given accurately, meals, and company in the long afternoon. Bridgewater Manor Care Home is registered for older person care, with weekly fees across the North West commonly between £1000 and £1300 while Salford pays about £800 to £980 for placements it funds. A top up often covers the difference, so establish early who would be expected to pay. Ask how much choice residents have over bedtimes and baths, and how quickly a call bell is answered overnight.
Younger Adults at Bridgewater Manor Care Home
A resident of forty five will have different needs from the majority of people around them, and that only works where a home has thought about it. Bridgewater Manor Care Home is registered for younger adults, so ask how many live there now, what their week contains, and whose company they keep. Internet access and help getting out locally are fair questions.
Physical Disability at Bridgewater Manor Care Home
Space is the first thing to check: beside the bed, inside the bathroom, and through every door on the route. Bridgewater Manor Care Home is registered to support adults with a physical disability, though registration describes permission rather than the premises. Ask which rooms have level access bathing, how transfers are managed, and how personal care is planned so the resident still sets the order of the morning.
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