The Maples

Simpson Road, Boothstown, Worsley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 1LT

01617897373

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Beds

14 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust runs in England.

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 The Maples

The Maples is a nursing home located in Salford, North West. Its registered care categories include older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and younger adults. The home has 14 beds. The home is operated by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Maples, 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 The Maples, 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 The Maples'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