Oakbank Care Home

Oakbank, off Rochdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 5YA

01612058848

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

9 January 2023

Provider

Unity Homes Limited

Beds

55 beds

About Oakbank Care Home

Oakbank Care Home is a nursing home in Manchester, providing personal and nursing care, including support for people living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home provides personal and nursing care for up to 55 people, some with dementia. At inspection there were 41 residents using the service, with nursing care on the ground floor and residential care upstairs. The home has access to large grounds and a garden space.

Safeguarding systems protect people from avoidable harm, and staff were recruited safely. Residents reported feeling safe and happy at the service. Medicines are safely managed, and risks are regularly assessed and reviewed by nursing and management teams.

People are supported by a well-trained and knowledgeable staff team.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 February 2023

Specialist Care

Older people

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: 55 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M9 5YA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 7 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 January 2023.

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

Read Oakbank Care Home'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 Oakbank Care Home, 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 Oakbank Care Home, 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 Oakbank Care Home'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