The Dell

55 Sibley Street, Manchester, M18 8LN

01612234709

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 February 2022

Provider

Franklin Care Group Limited

Beds

40 beds

About The Dell

The Dell is a residential care home in Manchester, providing accommodation for older people, including those living with dementia, as well as intermediate care placements for people recovering after a hospital stay. Further details on the service are set out in the CQC findings below.

The Dell provides accommodation for up to 40 older people, including those living with dementia, and also offers eight rooms for short-term intermediate care placements for people recovering after hospital discharge. At inspection, 33 people were living at the home. Residents reported feeling safe and happy, with one person saying, "This is my home and I am very lucky to have great people caring for me.

" Inspectors observed a kind and caring culture with positive interactions between staff and residents throughout.

Staff levels were adequate to meet people's needs, with residents, relatives, and staff all confirming sufficient staffing. Inspectors noted that people were supported promptly and staff did not appear rushed. The service supported people to have maximum choice and control in their lives, using the least restrictive approaches and acting in residents' best interests.

Appropriate infection control procedures were in place to keep people safe.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists wheelchair access, a lift and residents’ gardens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M18 8LN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 24 February 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 February 2022.

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

Read The Dell'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 The Dell, 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 The Dell, 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 The Dell'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