Distance from the town centre: 0.2 miCQC Good
from £1300/wk
Nursing homes in Sale
7 homes
There are 7 nursing homes in and around Sale on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,150 a week, while Trafford usually pays £955. The largest is Allingham House Care Centre, with 86 beds.
- care homes
- 7
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 100%
- typical residential fee
- £1,150/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Trafford council pays
- £955/wk
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Care homes in Sale (7)
6 in Sale, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
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- Good
Top-rated in Sale
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
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Distance from the town centre: 0.3 miCQC Outstanding
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Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.9 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allingham House Care Centre | Good · Jan 2026 | On request | 86 | 2.1 mi | — | 1.6 mi |
| Amberley Care Home | Good | £1,300 | 72 | 2.9 mi | — | 0.2 mi |
| Ashlands Manor Care Home | Good · Feb 2024 | On request | 57 | 3.1 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Brookfield Nursing Home | Good · Sept 2019 | On request | 21 | 2.8 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Faversham House Nursing Home | Good · Dec 2023 | On request | 20 | 3.2 mi | — | 1.9 mi |
| Lime Tree House | Outstanding · Dec 2023 | On request | 6 | 2.6 mi | — | 0.3 mi |
| Woodend Care Home | Good | £1,000 | 79 | 3.2 mi | — | 2.6 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
100% of Sale’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Sale costs about £1,150/week, while Trafford’s published usual rate is around £955/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £195/week (about £10,140/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
| Nursing homes listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 7 of 7 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,150 |
| Trafford usual weekly rate (2025) | £955 |
| Largest | Allingham House Care Centre (86 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Ashlands Manor Care Home (January 2024) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 4 · Nursing 7 · Dementia 5 · Respite 2 |
| Average house price, Trafford (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £396,811 |
Outstanding1
Good6
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 November 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
- 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.
Superfast broadband
99.2%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
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
- Care homes near Trafford General Hospital · urgent care · 2.6 miles
- Care homes near Wythenshawe Hospital · A&E · 3 miles
- Care homes near Salford Royal Hospital · A&E · 4.7 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; 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 nursing homes are there in Sale?
AskBart lists 7 nursing homes in and around Sale, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Sale rated?
Of the 7 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 6 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Sale cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,150 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Sale?
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.
Weighing up your options in Sale?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Sale:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is A Nursing Home? The Ultimate Guide For 2025
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC): Eligibility and Rates In 2025!
More in our nursing care guides.
Header photo: David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons