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There are 27 care homes in and around Sale on AskBart. 92% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,275 a week, while Trafford usually pays £955. The largest is Allingham House Care Centre, with 86 beds.

care homes
27
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
92%
typical residential fee
£1,275/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Trafford council pays
£955/wk

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Care homes in Sale (27)

★ With family reviews

6 in Sale, 21 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

Top-rated in Sale

Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Allingham House Care CentreGood · Jan 2026On request862.1 mi—1.6 mi
Amberley Care HomeGood£1,300722.9 mi—0.2 mi
Ann ChallisGood · Nov 2024On request233.0 mi—1.8 mi
Ascot HouseGood · Jan 2019On request453.3 mi—0.7 mi
Ashlands Manor Care HomeGood · Feb 2024On request573.1 mi—0.5 mi
Bange Nursing Homes Limited t/a Bradley House Nursing HomeGood · Mar 2023On request342.4 mi—0.7 mi
Bowfell HouseOutstanding · Oct 2021On request403.4 mi—2.4 mi
Brookfield Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2019On request212.8 mi—2.2 mi
Claremont Care HomeGood · May 2026On request282.7 mi—0.3 mi
De Brook LodgeGood · Oct 2021On request523.9 mi—2.9 mi
Faversham House Nursing HomeGood · Dec 2023On request203.2 mi—1.9 mi
Ferrol LodgeGood · Jul 2026On request232.6 mi—1.1 mi
Flixton ManorRequires improvement · Feb 2024On request403.5 mi—2.5 mi
Haylands Residential Home for GentlemenRequires improvement · Oct 2022On request242.7 mi—2.3 mi
Heathside Retirement HomeGood · Mar 2025On request302.4 mi—1.8 mi
Lime Tree HouseOutstanding · Dec 2023On request62.6 mi—0.3 mi
Manorhey Care CentreGood · Sept 2022On request833.0 mi—1.8 mi
Mayfield Care HomeGood · Dec 2019On request242.1 mi—1.1 mi
Norwood Drive—On request60.6 mi—2.6 mi
Oakfield Croft Care HomeGood£1,525602.9 mi—0.5 mi
Oldfield Bank Residential Care HomeGood · Jul 2023On request283.0 mi—2.5 mi
Timperley Care HomeGood · Feb 2026On request560.8 mi—2.3 mi
Upland Manor Care Home—On request591.9 mi—2.9 mi
Urmston ManorOutstanding · May 2019On request243.2 mi—1.9 mi
Woodend Care HomeGood£1,000793.2 mi—2.6 mi
Wyncourt Nursing HomeOutstanding · Jan 2024On request361.9 mi—1.4 mi
Yorklea Nursing HomeGood · Dec 2021On request352.6 mi—2.9 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Sale in numbers

92% of Sale’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 4 rated Outstanding. Based on 25 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Sale costs about £1,275/week, while Trafford’s published usual rate is around £955/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £320/week (about £16,640/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Trafford council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed27
Rated Good or Outstanding23 of 25 (92%)
Rated Outstanding4
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,275
Trafford usual weekly rate (2025)£955
LargestAllingham House Care Centre (86 beds)
Most recently inspectedAshlands Manor Care Home (January 2024)
Homes by care typeResidential 10 · Nursing 7 · Dementia 10 · Respite 5
Average house price, Trafford (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£396,811
Outstanding4
Good19
Requires improvement2
Not yet rated2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Sale£1,275/wk
  • Nursing, Sale£1,150/wk
  • Dementia, Sale£1,275/wk
  • Trafford average£1,293/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Trafford usual rate£955/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Trafford. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Trafford's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Trafford

The average house price in Trafford is £396,811, 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
£396,811
Detached
£800,316
Semi-detached
£448,945
Terraced
£347,155
Flats & maisonettes
£218,367

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.

Living in Sale

Sale is a suburban town in Greater Manchester with good everyday services and green space nearby, making it accessible for those wanting to stay connected to family and local life. The town centre is walkable, with 9 supermarkets and a strong social scene — though it's worth weighing what care-home choice actually exists here before committing.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
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, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 94% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1 crimes reported in March 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime1
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Mar 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Sale

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

The Cyril Flint Volunteer Charity

We aim to tackle loneliness and social Isolation in older people in Trafford and parts of South Manchester by offering a free one to one befriending service, accepting referrals of older people…

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1146179)
Charity

Chorlton Good Neighbours

Chorlton Good Neighbours recruits local volunteers to help support older people in Chorlton , Chorlton Park and Whalley Range. Services include transport , visiting and 1-1 support, small DIY and…

3.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1013285)
Charity

Assist

Assist is a volunteer-led charity based in Withington, (est 1969). Our main focus is to reduce social isolation and loneliness in our local elderly population.We host a weekly lunch club and…

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1062675)
Charity

Rusholme Fallowfield and Moss Side Good Neighbours

Rusholme Fallowfield and Moss Side Good Neighbours combats the damaging impact of social isolation on the health and wellbeing of older people and adults with health problems or disabilities by…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1182345)
Charity

Burnage Good Neighbours

Voluntary Care Group assisting the older people of the area with visiting, shopping, befriending, advice, practical tasks and social activities for our client base. Health related classes for…

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1146074)
Charity

Levenshulme Good Neighbours

Levenshulme good neighbours supports older people living in the levenshulme area of manchester. our work involves recruiting volunteer befrienders from the area who help people in a wide range of…

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163827)

Sale: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+29.5%
Projected change in Trafford, 2025 to 2035 (6,274 to 8,122). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+13%
Projected change in Trafford, 2025 to 2035 (43,045 to 48,638). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
8
Nearest: Hollowood Chemist (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
47
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 38 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 15 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Sale

  • Francis House Children's Hospice · 4.8 milesCQC Good (report published February 2022). CQC page
  • Moya Cole Hospice Heald Green · 5.6 milesCQC Good (report published November 2016). CQC page
  • Moya Cole Hospice Little Hulton · 8.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2022). CQC page

Hospitals near Sale

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Sale a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Sale

Sale suits people who value suburban convenience, proximity to Manchester, and a lively local community over a quieter retirement setting. It's well-served for everyday shopping and eating out, but care-home provision is modest and fees are above the national average. This is a place to retire if you want to stay embedded in a busy, accessible town and have already identified a specific home that meets your needs.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Multiple GP surgeries are available locally, and you're within reasonable reach of major hospitals in Manchester.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is low overall, though violent crime has been the most common category reported recently — worth discussing with any care home about their safeguarding approach.
  • Family & connection: Sale's proximity to central Manchester and road links to surrounding areas make it straightforward for family visits; consider whether your support network finds it convenient to reach.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in Sale are above the national average, so budget accordingly when comparing options with other areas in the North West.
  • Transport: Excellent bus network and direct rail links to Manchester city centre; the town itself is largely walkable for everyday needs, though a car is useful for wider trips.
  • Housing options: Care-home choice in Sale is limited; you'll need to research actively and may find your options narrower than in larger conurbations nearby.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 15 parks and 7 allotments offer good access to outdoor space; 62 restaurants and cafes and 20 pubs create a strong social and dining scene for those who enjoy eating out regularly.
  • Community: A busy, populated town with good access to clubs, groups and activities — enquire with any home about their links to local organisations and memory cafés.
  • Climate: North West England is typically cool and wetter than much of the south; expect regular rain and mild winters.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Sale has modest care-home provision, so finding a home that matches your specific needs and preferences may require flexibility or looking at nearby areas.
  • Above-average fees: Weekly care costs here run higher than the national average, so factor this into your long-term planning and compare closely with other North West locations.

Questions about care homes in Sale

How many care homes are there in Sale?

There are 27 care homes listed in and around Sale on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Sale cost?

Care homes in Sale range from around £1,000 to around £1,525 per week, with averages of £1,275 for residential, £1,275 for dementia, £1,150 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Sale compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Sale is about £1,275 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Sale are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

23 of the 27 care homes in and around Sale are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 4 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Sale?

Homes in and around Sale offer dementia (10), residential (10), nursing (7), respite (5). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Sale?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Sale:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Sale

Near Sale

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons