England

EcclesholmeSalford

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Rated:GoodResidential

Ecclesholme

Vicars Street, Eccles, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 0DG

01617889517

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 November 2023

Provider

Franklin Care Group Limited

Beds

50 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 59 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 45 are the same and 11 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2018
GoodDec 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Franklin Care Group Limited, which runs 8 care homes in England: 6 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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.

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 Ecclesholme

Ecclesholme is a residential care home in Salford, providing personal care and support for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Ecclesholme provides personal care and support to up to 50 people, some of whom are living with dementia. The three-storey home has lift and stair access, with personal rooms and communal areas tailored to individual needs and preferences. At the time of inspection, 46 people were residing at the home.

People and their relatives described staff as kind, caring and respectful, with care provided in the way individuals wanted and needed. Inspectors observed warm and friendly interactions between staff and residents, as well as with visitors. The home maintained good standards of accommodation and hygiene overall.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities Programme

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists 50 single rooms, en-suite options, wheelchair access and a lift.
Shared outdoor spaces include a central courtyard and gardens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 50 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M30 0DG

Registered care categories

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

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 22 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 November 2023.

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

Read Ecclesholme'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 Ecclesholme, 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 Ecclesholme, 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 Ecclesholme'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