Belong Atherton Care Village
CQC Outstanding
Belong Atherton Care Village is a 73-bed nursing home in Bury, Greater Manchester, run by CLS Care Services Limited.
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Nursing homes in Manchester
There are 4 nursing homes in and around Manchester on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,084 a week, while Wigan usually pays £779. The largest is Belong Atherton Care Village, with 73 beds.
Average residential fee in Manchester: £1,084/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Manchester
| Nursing homes listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,084 |
| Wigan usual weekly rate (2025) | £779 |
| Largest | Belong Atherton Care Village (73 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Belong Atherton Care Village (March 2018) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Manchester
Green SurroundingsWell ServedLow Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 89% of similar areas
Based on Greater Manchester data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Bolton data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Bolton data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Manchester is about £1,084/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Manchester
The average residential care home in Manchester costs about £1,084/week, while Wigan’s published usual rate is around £779/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £305/week (≈ £15,860/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Manchester
£1,084/wk
Wigan usual rate
£779/wk
Likely top-up gap
£305/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Wigan’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Manchester on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (1)
0 in Manchester, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Top-rated in Manchester
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
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What care costs in Manchester
Residential (avg)
£1,084/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,084/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,084/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Bolton
The average house price in Bolton is £202,770, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £202,770
- Detached
- £377,904
- Semi-detached
- £222,072
- Terraced
- £166,229
- Flats & maisonettes
- £116,964
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Manchester
Residential care homes
2 in ManchesterNursing homes
4 in ManchesterDementia care homes
4 in ManchesterRespite care
2 in ManchesterCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Manchester?
AskBart lists 4 nursing homes in and around Manchester, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Manchester rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Manchester cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,084 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Manchester?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
Near Manchester
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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