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Rated:OutstandingNursing

St Joseph's - Manchester

52 Plymouth Grove West, Longsight, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0AR

01612734147

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

14 November 2019

Provider

Little Sisters of the Poor

Beds

45 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 83 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 81 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2017
OutstandingDec 2019

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Little Sisters of the Poor, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 St Joseph's - Manchester

St Joseph's is a nursing home in Manchester, providing accommodation and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia and those with complex nursing needs. Further details on the service can be found in the findings below.

St Joseph's provides accommodation and personal care for up to 43 older people, including those living with dementia and complex nursing needs. The home features private bedrooms with en-suites, communal living areas, a chapel, library, activities room, hair salon, and well-maintained gardens. At the time of inspection, 30 people were using the service, with reduced occupancy due to ongoing expansion works.

People, relatives, staff and professionals described the service as exceptionally well managed, with an open and transparent culture. Relationships between residents and staff were genuine, with people appreciating the kindness and support offered. The home worked closely with health professionals to ensure people received appropriate care to maintain good health.

Dining experiences were of high quality throughout the inspection, with people reporting meals were varied and tasty. Residents felt genuinely valued and at the heart of the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 December 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

Fees and availability

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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: 45 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M13 0AR

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 14 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 November 2019.

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

Read St Joseph's - Manchester'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 St Joseph's - Manchester, 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 St Joseph's - Manchester, 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 St Joseph's - Manchester'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