Carr Bank House

9-11 Heywood Street, Bury, BL9 7EB

01617977130

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 June 2021

Provider

CarrBank House Ltd

Beds

14 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 52 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 39 are the same and 11 are lower.

39 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJul 2015
Requires ImprovementFeb 2016
GoodFeb 2017
GoodMay 2018
GoodJul 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home CarrBank House Ltd runs in England.

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.

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 Carr Bank House

Carr Bank House is a residential care home in Bury providing personal care and accommodation for adults with mental health needs. Details of the CQC's most recent inspection findings are set out below.

Carr Bank House is a residential care home providing personal care to 11 people with mental health needs, with capacity for up to 14 residents. The service operates from two adjoining properties adapted into a large house, where each person has their own bedroom. Four rooms include en-suite facilities while others share bathing facilities.

The home supports people with mental health needs, offering them accommodation and personal care within a structured residential environment. Staff work to help residents manage their conditions and maintain their wellbeing within the community setting.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 July 2021

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder 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.

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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: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BL9 7EB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

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 14 July 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 June 2021.

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

Read Carr Bank House'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 Carr Bank House, 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 Carr Bank House, 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 Carr Bank House'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