Blackley Premier Care

70 Hill Lane, Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 6PF

01617408552

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 October 2020

Provider

Mr David Arthur Hopkins

Beds

18 beds

About Blackley Premier Care

Blackley Premier Care is a residential care home in Manchester. The findings below cover the Care Quality Commission's most recent look at the home.

The home maintains a separate entrance and dedicated room for essential visits and appointments with healthcare professionals, minimising contact with other residents and staff. Residents receive support to visit relatives outdoors using an appointment system. The home has implemented infection control measures including PPE and hand sanitiser at the entrance, with visitors completing screening questionnaires and temperature checks upon arrival.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 October 2020

Specialist Care

Older people

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M9 6PF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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: Good.

Rating report published 16 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 October 2020.

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

Read Blackley Premier Care'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 Blackley Premier Care, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Blackley Premier Care, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Blackley Premier Care'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