Highgrove

High Grove, Broad Oak Lane, Bury, BL9 7NL

03000024040

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

13 April 2023

Provider

Ansar Projects

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2018
GoodApr 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

This is the only care home Ansar Projects 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 Highgrove

Highgrove is a residential care home in Bury, providing short-stay breaks for people with learning disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Highgrove provides short-stay breaks for people with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs who live with their families. The home accommodates a maximum of three people at any time and supports around ten individuals across varying stays. Staff focus on ensuring residents receive respect, equality, dignity, and choices while maintaining independence and facilitating access to their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 April 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Highgrove, 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 Highgrove, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Highgrove'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