Lighthouse

44 Farrant Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M12 4PF

01612252777

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 April 2022

Provider

Wellington Healthcare Limited

Beds

44 beds

About Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a residential care home in Manchester, providing accommodation and support for adults with substance misuse issues and associated mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This residential care home provides accommodation and support for up to 44 adults with substance misuse issues and associated mental health needs. At inspection, 37 people were living at the home. Residents were positive about their experience, reporting they received medicines safely and when needed.

Staff had received training in safeguarding and knew how to identify and report concerns. Accidents and incidents were documented with lessons learned where appropriate.

The home had recently undergone an impressive refurbishment in which residents were actively involved and pleased with the results. Care assessments were person-centred and tailored to individual needs. Staff were motivated, well-trained, and found supportive by residents.

Both people and staff spoke positively about the culture at the home, with effective management systems in place to drive continuous improvement. Infection control training was delivered to staff, and they reported enjoying working at the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 May 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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: 44 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M12 4PF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Substance misuse problems.

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 25 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 April 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 10 July 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 July 2019: Requires improvement
Well-led: Good

Questions prompted by these ratings

Responsive: How are care plans, activities and complaints adapted to each resident?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Lighthouse'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 Lighthouse, 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 Lighthouse, 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 Lighthouse'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