Number 9 Anson

9 Anson Road, Victoria Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 5BY

01612240302

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

10 January 2024

Provider

Homesend Limited

Beds

20 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMar 2016
Requires ImprovementApr 2017
GoodMay 2018
GoodFeb 2024

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 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 Homesend Limited runs in England.

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 Number 9 Anson

Number 9 Anson is a nursing home in Manchester providing care and support for people with enduring mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The home provides nursing and personal care to up to 20 people with enduring mental health needs, with 15 residents at the time of inspection. Staff administer medicines as prescribed, though inspectors recommended improvements to observing people taking their medicines to align with best practice.

Care records document residents' preferences, support needs, and potential risks, with guidance regularly reviewed to manage these effectively. People and their relatives spoke positively about the staff and the care provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 February 2024

Specialist Care

Mental health

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M14 5BY

Registered care categories

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 6 February 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 January 2024.

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

Read Number 9 Anson'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 Number 9 Anson, 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 Number 9 Anson, 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 Number 9 Anson'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