Alexandra Lodge Care Home

355-357, Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M16 8NP

01618605400

Care Type

Nursing Care

Rating report published

22 September 2022

Provider

Alexandra Lodge Care Home Limited

Beds

37 beds

About Alexandra Lodge Care Home

Located on Wilbraham Road in Manchester, this nursing care home accommodates 37 residents and provides care for both older people and younger adults with nursing needs. The home is situated in an established residential area of South Manchester, with local amenities and transport links nearby. As a nursing facility, it offers medical care alongside personal support for residents requiring ongoing health management.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in September 2022, when it received a rating of Requires Improvement. This rating indicates that while the home meets fundamental standards, there are areas identified for development in its operations and care delivery. Relatives considering this home should review the detailed inspection report for specific findings, as ratings can evolve following subsequent visits or improvements implemented by the provider.

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 37 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M16 8NP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 22 September 2022.

Safe: Requires improvement
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Alexandra Lodge Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Alexandra Lodge Care Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Alexandra Lodge Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Alexandra Lodge Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees