Buccleugh Lodge

Elizabeth Slinger Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 2XA

01612173932

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Beds

14 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 3 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Buccleugh Lodge

Buccleugh Lodge is a 14-bed nursing home located on Elizabeth Slinger Road in Manchester. It is operated by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. As an NHS-run facility, the home integrates nursing support with specialist services tailored to its diverse resident population.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Prospective residents and families should contact the home directly to discuss specific care needs, admission criteria, and current availability, as the smaller size of the facility may affect placement opportunities.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Buccleugh Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Buccleugh Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Buccleugh Lodge'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