
Next Steps Ashley Lane
Nursing Care
Not available
Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD
6 beds
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD, which runs 7 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 4 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.
- NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
- 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 Next Steps Ashley Lane
Next Steps Ashley Lane is a small nursing home located on Ashley Lane in Manchester's M9 postcode area. The home has six beds and is run by Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD. It provides nursing care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with mental health needs, offering a combined service model rather than specialising in a single client group.
The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. Being relatively compact in size, the home may offer a more intimate care environment compared to larger facilities. It is positioned within Manchester's North West region, which may be relevant for those seeking care close to local family connections or community ties.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Next Steps Ashley Lane, consider asking...
- 1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
- 2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
- 3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
- 4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
- 5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Next Steps Ashley Lane, look out for...
- 1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
- 2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
- 3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
- 4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
- 5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?
Could the NHS fund Next Steps Ashley Lane'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.
Location
79 Ashley Lane, Manchester, M9 4NU
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