Highbury Court Flats

443 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1QP

01617730776

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 February 2023

Provider

Outreach Community and Residential Services

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodNov 2018
GoodFeb 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Outreach Community and Residential Services, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Highbury Court Flats

Highbury Court Flats is a residential care home in Bury, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with mental health issues and learning disabilities who live in their own flats. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Highbury Court Flats provides accommodation and personal care to up to 6 adults with mental health issues and learning disabilities, who live in their own flats. At inspection, all 6 supported residents were using the service. Staff supported people to be as independent as possible, focusing on their strengths and promoting what they could do to enable fulfilling everyday lives.

The service is well-positioned within walking distance of local shops and amenities, with convenient access to public transport via nearby bus stops and tram links, allowing residents to travel and access their communities. Staff knew residents well and kept them safe from avoidable harm, working with other agencies to provide appropriate safeguarding. People were supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives, with staff supporting them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 February 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M25 1QP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; 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 15 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 February 2023.

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

Read Highbury Court Flats'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 Highbury Court Flats, 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 Highbury Court Flats, 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 Highbury Court Flats'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