Lightbowne Hall

262 Lightbowne Road, Moston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 5HQ

01616833170

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 March 2023

Provider

Anchor Hanover Group

Beds

52 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 85 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 63 are the same and 19 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementNov 2015
InadequateJul 2017
Requires ImprovementJul 2017
Requires ImprovementAug 2018
GoodSept 2019
GoodApr 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 6 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Anchor Hanover Group, which runs 121 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding, 99 Good, 17 Requires Improvement and 2 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.

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 Lightbowne Hall

Lightbowne Hall is a residential care home in Manchester, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia, as well as people with learning disabilities or autism. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Lightbowne Hall is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 52 people, including older people living with dementia and those with learning disabilities or autism. The service occupies 3 floors, each with its own lounge, dining area and adapted facilities. At inspection, 47 people were using the service.

People felt safe at Lightbowne Hall, with risks identified and guidance in place to manage them. However, risk assessments could be more detailed regarding how staff support people who may become agitated. People received their medicines as prescribed, though there was a gap in recording when thickeners were used to reduce choking risks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 April 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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: 52 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M40 5HQ

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 13 April 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 March 2023.

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

Read Lightbowne Hall'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 Lightbowne Hall, 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 Lightbowne Hall, 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 Lightbowne Hall'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